M.Sc. MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

• Candidates who have passed the three years B.Sc. degree course with Zoology and Chemistry as the major subject or B.Sc. in Life Sciences or B.Sc. with Anthropology as major subject or a degree equivalent to the above from any recognized university would be eligible for admission to the program.
• PROVISION OF LATERAL ENTRY: Admission will be taken directly into 3rd semester of the course which will be opened to those having MBBS/ BDS/ BHMS/ BUMS/ BAMS or B.P.T. qualification from the recognized institute.

• 6 semesters for regular students.
• 4 semesters for lateral entry students.

THEORY EXAMINATION
Each theory question paper will comprise of long answer questions, short answer questions and brief answer questions maximum marks 80.

PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
It will be of 100 marks and comprise of Practical exercise and Viva voce.

DISSERTATION
Every student has to complete a dissertation which will comprise of a time bound research study to be conducted under supervision of a faculty from respective department. The maximum duration for dissertation completion shall be of 6 months during 5th semester. Dissertation report shall be submitted before the commencement of 6th semester. This report will carry maximum of 50 marks.

FIRST YEAR: SEMESTER - I

THEORY

• Endocrines
• Reproductive system
• Growth,development and Genetics
• Integumentary system
• Autonomic Nervous system
• Central Nervous System
• Special Senses

PRACTICAL
   Human Lab

• BMI, Pulse and general examination
• Examination of Respiratory System
• Examination of abdomen
• CVS Examination
• Lung Volumes ,Capacities
• Effect of Deglutition, Coughing, Sneezing, Hyperventilation and Breath Holding on Respiration
• Determination of BP, Effect of posture and exercise on BP,pulse rate and respiratory rate
• Recording of ECG
• Examination of I TO XII  Cranial Nerve
• Examination of Motor,Sensory Nervous System& Reflexes

Demonstrations

• Demonstration of Pulse&BP
• Demonstration of Cardio-Respiratory adjustment during exercise

SECOND YEAR: SEMESTER – III

• General Physiology
• Nerve MusclePhysiology
• Blood
• CVS

PRACTICAL
Human Lab

• Body Mass Index, Pulse and general physical examination
• Examination of Respiratory System
• Lung Volumes and Capacities
• Effect of Deglutition, Coughing,Sneezing,Hyperventilation and Breath Holding on Respiration
• Cardio vascular System Examination
• Determination of Blood Pressure, Effect of posture on BP
• Effect of Exercise on Blood Pressure  Pulse Rate and Respiratory Rate
• Recording of Electrocardiogram
• II Cranial Nerve (Optic Nerve)
• Examination of III, IV,VI & VIII  Cranial Nerve
• Examination of I, V, VII, IX,  X,  XI and XII Cranial Nerves
• Examination of Motor Nervous System
• Clinical Examination of Reflexes
• Clinical Examination of Sensory Nervous System

Amphibian/ Experimental Lab Experiments

• An Introduction to the Amphibian (Frog) Experiments and study of Apparatus
• Gastrocnemius Muscle and Sciatic Nerve Preparation of Frog
• Recording of Simple Muscle of Twitch
• Effect of changing the strength of stimulus on Skeletal Muscle contraction
• Effect of Temperature on Muscle Contraction
• Determination of Conduction Velocity of the Sciatic Nerve
• Effect of two Successive stimuli on Skeletal Muscle Contraction
• Genesis of Tetanus (Effect of many Successive Stimuli)
• Phenomenon of Fatigue and its site
• Effect of load and Length on Muscle Contraction (Free- and After- loading)
• Recording of  Normal Cardiogram
• Effect of Temperature on Frog’s Heart
• Properties of Cardiac Muscle
• Effect of Stimulation of Vagus nerve and white crescentic line (WCL) on the cardiogram
• Effect of Adrenalin, Acetylcholine, and Atropine on Heart
• Effect of Stimulation of Vagosympathetic Trunk and Crescent line, Vagal Escape, Effect of Nicotine and Atropine

SECOND YEAR: SEMESTER – IV

• Respiration
• Renal System
• GIT
• Endocrine

PRACTICAL
Haematology Lab

• Collection of Blood, Microscope
• Preparation and Staining of Blood Smear
• Identification of cell
• Differential WBC Count
• Arneth’s Count
• Haemocytometer
• Total WBC Count of Blood
• Total RBC Count of Blood
• Haemoglobin Estimation
• Blood Groups
• Hemin Crystals
• Platelet Count
• Bleeding and Coagulation Time
• ESR & PCV (Demonstration)
• Osmotic effects on RBC (Demonstration)

Amphibian/ Experimental Lab Experiments

• An Introduction to the Amphibian (Frog) Experiments and study of Apparatus
• Gastrocnemius Muscle and Sciatic Nerve Preparation of Frog
• Recording of Simple Muscle of Twitch (Effect of a single stimulus)
• Effect of changing the strength of stimulus on Skeletal Muscle contraction
• Effect of Temperature on Muscle Contraction
• Determination of Conduction Velocity of the Sciatic Nerve
• Effect of two Successive stimuli on Skeletal Muscle Contraction
• Genesis of Tetanus (Effect of many Successive Stimuli)
• Phenomenon of Fatigue and its site (Effect of Continued stimulation)
• Effect of load and Length on Muscle Contraction (Free- and After- loading)
• Recording of  Normal Cardiogram
• Effect of Temperature on Frog’s Heart
• Properties of Cardiac Muscle
• Effect of Stimulation of Vagus nerve and white crescentic line (WCL) on the cardiogram
• Effect of Adrenalin, Acetylcholine, and Atropine on Heart
• Effect of Stimulation of Vagosympathetic Trunk and Crescent, Vagal Escape, Effect of Nicotine and Atropine

THIRD YEAR: SEMESTER – V

Central Nervous System

• Introduction division of  nerves system, Receptor Physiology,
• Spinal cord & reflex action,
• Brain stem & its cross section at different levels,
• Cerebral Cortex & its lobes & their function,
• Pyramidal tract & its lesion,  Thalamus, Ascending Tracts, Section of spinal cord at different levels, 
• Cerebellum & its Physiological  lobes , Function of cerebellum & associated lesions,
• Hypothalamus (excluding endocrine function),
• Basal ganglia & associated diseases, 
• Limbic System & its applied aspect ,
• Sleep & ECG, Blood Brain Barrier, Cerebral blood flow & CSF,
• Extra pyramidal tact & applied aspect,
• Regulation of muscle tone & Posture, 
• ANS division: Parasympathetic system Various Receptor & their role, neurotransmitters at different levels,
• ANS division: Sympathetic system various receptors & their Role Neurotransmitter & their role

Special Senses

• Functional Anatomy of Eye,
• Physiology of image formation, refractive errors, Pupillary  & light reflex pathways accommodation Reflex,
• Visual Pathways, & lesion,
• Visual Pigment, dark adoption, night blindness, Color vision,  color blindness,
• Functional Anatomy of Ear – External &Middle Ear,
• Internal ear & mechanism of hearing,
• Patho-physiology of deafness, Tests for deafness,
• Mechanism of Equilibrium of posture,  defects of Equilibrium & tests,
• Perception of small & taste Sensations,
• Patho-physiology of altered Smell & taste,
• Audiometry & Visual evoke potentials 

PRACTICAL
Haematology Lab

• Determination of RBC Indices (Blood Standards)
• Determination of the Specific Gravity of Blood
• Determination of ESR ,PCV
• Determination of Osmotic Fragility of Red Blood Cells
• Determination of Platelet Count
• Determination of Reticulocyte Count
• Determination of Absolute Eisinophil Count
•  Study of the Haemopoietic cells present in the bone Marrow

Human Lab

• Phenomenon of Human Fatigue by Mosso’s Ergograph and HandGrip Spring Dynamometer
• Electromyography (EMG)
• Recording of a 12-Lead Electrocardiogram (ECG)
• Cardiorespiratory Response to steady state exercise
• Autonomic nervous System (ANS) testing
• Clinical Examination of abdomen, respiratory system, Cardiovascular system and Nervous system
• Perimetry
• Spirometry
• Measurement of basal metabolic rate (BMR)
• Stethography – study of Respiratory movement
• Pregnancy Diagnostic tests

THIRD YEAR: SEMESTER – VI

Reproduction

• Introduction of Male & Female Reproduction organs, 
• Sex differentiation & Aberration ,
• Function of testis, Male hormone, Spermatogenesis & its regulation,
• Function of ovary, oogenesis & its regulation,
• Ovarian changes & uterine changes in Menstrual cycle,
• Hormonal regulation of Menstrual cycle, ovulation, 
• Puberty in Male & Female, 
• Physiological changes during Pregnancy & lactation,
• Physiological effect of Sex Hormones, 
• Feto–placental unit,  fetal circulation, circulatory changes at birth , 
• Pregnancy test & menopause  ,
• Methods of contraception in Male & Female, Infertility 

Skin, body Temperature

• Structure of skin,
• Nerve Supply of Sweat glands  & their role in regulation of body temperature,
• Mechanism of temperature regulation,
• Mechanism of fever, heat stroke, cold injures   

PRACTICAL
Haematology Lab

• Determination of RBC Indices (Blood Standards)
• Determination of the Specific Gravity of Blood
• Determination of Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) and Packed Cell Volume (PCV)
• Determination of Osmotic Fragility of Red Blood Cells
• Determination of Platelet Count
• Determination of Reticulocyte Count
• Determination of Absolute Eisinophil Count
•  Study of the Haemopoietic cells present in the bone Marrow

Human Lab

• Phenomenon of Human Fatigue by Mosso’s Ergograph and HandGrip Spring Dynamometer
• Electromyography (EMG)
• Recording of a 12-Lead Electrocardiogram (ECG)
• Cardiorespiratory Response to steady state exercise
• Autonomic nervous System  testing
• Clinical Examination of abdomen, respiratory system, Cardiovascular system and Nervous system
• Perimetry
• Spirometry
• Measurement of basal metabolic rate (BMR)
• Stethography – study of Respiratory movement
• Pregnancy Diagnostic tests

Research Lab

• PFT
• Physiograph
• Polyrite

 Demonstration of Mammalian Experiments:

• Record of movements of isolated Rabbit intestine and effects of drugs and ions
• Perfusion of mammalian heart by Langendorff s Method and effect of drugs and ions

On successful completion of the course the candidates can join employment areas like:

• Clinical Laboratories
• Medical Colleges or Universities
• Hospitals
• Medical Research Units
• Biotechnological Companies as full time Researcher
• Academician
• Assistant Lab Technician
• Immunologist
• Neuroscientist
• Endocrinologist etc. in any government or private medical organization/college or university.

Job openings are also available in pharmaceutical sector and pathology sector.