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B.Sc. in Cardiovascular Technology

A four-year, industry-integrated programme that combines cardiovascular science with hands-on clinical training to prepare students for modern cardiac care.

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Programme overview 

The B.Sc. in cardiovascular technology at Mahindra University, offered in collaboration with Apollo Healthcare Academy, is a 4-year programme designed to prepare students for modern cardiac care. It combines strong foundations in cardiovascular science with hands-on technical training, enabling students to build clinical competence & industry readiness.

Foundations in cardiovascular science and clinical practice

The programme builds a strong academic base in cardiovascular science, aligned with NCAHP guidelines, integrating theoretical learning with structured clinical exposure.

Hands-on training and simulation-based learning

Students train in advanced laboratories with access to simulation-based environments, developing practical skills in ECG, echocardiography, cardiac catheterisation and interventional procedures.

Clinical immersion through Apollo network

Learners undergo clinical rotations and internships across Apollo hospitals, gaining real-world experience under the guidance of experienced faculty and healthcare professionals.

Career readiness in cardiac care

Graduates are prepared for roles in cardiac care units, electrophysiology labs, diagnostic centres and advanced cardiology departments, supported by placement assistance and access to Apollo’s alumni network.

Programme details

Course structure

Year 1 subjects

  • Anatomy for health sciences
  • Physiology for health sciences
  • Biochemistry for health sciences
  • Microbiology for health sciences
  • Pathology for health sciences
  • Pharmacology for health sciences

Year 2 subjects

  • Anatomy and physiology related to cardiovascular technology
  • Pathophysiology related to cardiovascular technology
  • Pharmacology related to cardiovascular technology
  • General physics and biophysics
  • Medical electronics fundamentals and instrumentation in cardiovascular technology

Year 3 subjects

  • Procedures related to cardiovascular technology – I
  • Procedures related to cardiovascular technology – II
  • Procedures related to cardiovascular technology – III
  • Procedures related to cardiovascular technology – IV

Career prospect

Key sectorsRolesAvg. starting salary (LPA)
Cardiac care unitsCardiovascular technologist, cardiac care technician₹3.5–6
Electrophysiology labsElectrophysiology technician, cardiac monitoring specialist₹4–6
Diagnostic laboratoriesECG technician, cardiac lab technician₹3–5
HospitalsCardiac technicians, cardiac rehabilitation assistants, surgery assistants₹4–7
Research and specialty unitsClinical research assistant (cardiology), non-invasive cardiology support₹3.5–5.5

Curriculum

S. no.Course codeCourse titleCredits
1CVT1AAnatomy for health sciences4
2CVT1CPhysiology for health sciences4
3CVT1GPsychology for health sciences3
4CVT1EBiochemistry for health sciences4
5CVT1HMedical terminologies2
6CVT1JEnglish2
7CVT1BAnatomy for health sciences (practical)1
8CVT1DPhysiology for health sciences (practical)1
Total credits21
S. no.Course codeCourse titleCredits
1CVT2AMicrobiology for health sciences4
2CVT2CPathology for health sciences4
3CVT2DPharmacology for health sciences4
4CVT2HEnvironmental sciences2
5CVT2ESociology for health sciences3
6CVTEGeneral elective – to be chosen by students3
7CVT2BMicrobiology for health sciences (practical)1
8CVT2JObservational posting2
9CVT2GComputer science2
Total credits25
S. no.Course codeCourse titleCredits
1CVT3AAnatomy and physiology related to cardiovascular technology4
2CVT3LPathophysiology related to cardiovascular technology4
3CVT3NPharmacology related to cardiovascular technology4
4CVT3GResearch methodology and biostatistics for health sciences3
5CVTEGeneral elective – to be chosen by students3
6CVT3BAnatomy and physiology related to cardiovascular technology (practical)1
7CVT3MPathophysiology related to cardiovascular technology (practical)1
8CVT3HClinical training 15
Total credits25
S. no.Course codeCourse titleCredits
1CVT4JGeneral physics, biophysics and medical electronics pertaining to cardiac technology4
2CVT4LFundamentals and instrumentation related to cardiovascular technology4
3CVT4EMedical electronics for health sciences3
4CVTEGeneral elective – to be chosen by students3
5CVT4MGeneral physics, biophysics and medical electronics (practical)1
6CVT4KFundamentals and instrumentation (practical)1
7CVT4HClinical training 25
Total credits21
S. no.Course codeCourse titleCredits
1CVT5JProcedures related to cardiovascular technology – I4
2CVT5LProcedures related to cardiovascular technology – II4
3CVT5NQuality assurance in cardiovascular technology3
4CVTEGeneric elective – to be chosen by students3
5CVT5KProcedures related to cardiovascular technology – I (practical)1
6CVT5MProcedures related to cardiovascular technology – II (practical)1
7CVT5HClinical training 35
Total credits21
S. no.Course codeCourse titleCredits
1CVT6JProcedures related to cardiovascular technology – III4
2CVT6LProcedures related to cardiovascular technology – IV4
3CVT6EBasic life support and emergency care2
4CVT6KProcedures related to cardiovascular technology – III (practical)1
5CVT6MProcedures related to cardiovascular technology – IV (practical)1
6CVT6GAdvanced cardiac life support2
7CVT6HClinical training 47
Total credits21
S. no.Course codeCourse titleCredits
1CVT7AInternship15
Total credits15
S. no.Course codeCourse titleCredits
1CVT8AInternship15
2CVT8BProject6
Total credits21

Total Credits: 21+25+25+21+21+21+15+21 = 170

Note: “This is as per current NCAHP guidelines and is under discussion and may be subject to change.”

FAQs

Students must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology and secured at least 50% marks. PCM students with supplementary Biology are also eligible.

The Career Development Cell offers placement support, including resume building, interview training, hospital networking and recruitment drives with top healthcare employers.

Yes, graduates may pursue M.Sc. in Cardiovascular Technology, M.Sc. Clinical Cardiology, or enter research, teaching and advanced clinical roles.

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M.Sc. by Research in Biotherapeutics

A research-driven Master’s programme focused on biologic-based medicines made from biological sources, addressing the discovery and manufacture of modern biotherapeutic products.

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M.Sc. by research in biotherapeutics overview 

Biotherapeutics are biologic-based medicines used for the treatment of certain diseases. This programme is designed to build competencies aligned with the needs of industry and academia through structured coursework, laboratory exposure and extended research. The focus is on end-to-end discovery and manufacturing of biotherapeutic products. Students experience:

Biotherapeutic product focus

Exposure to biosimilars, vaccines, recombinant proteins, monoclonal antibodies, gene therapies, ADCs, siRNAs, mRNA drugs, CAR T-cell therapies and microbiomes.

Bioprocess and manufacturing training

Learning across upstream and downstream processing, continuous manufacturing, multi-product operations and green manufacturing practices.

Regulatory and analytical grounding

Coverage of compliance, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, analytical characterisation and process analytical technology.

Research-intensive learning

One year of exclusive research focused on biotherapeutic discovery and manufacturing.

Programme details

Academic structure

Duration: 2 years / four semesters

Total credits: 80

Course CodeCourse TitleL–T–PCredits
BT5120Introduction to Biotherapeutics and Techno-commercial Landscape2-0-02
BT5121Biosimilars2-0-02
BT5122Molecular Basis of Disease and Disease Models3-0-03
BT5123Biotherapeutic Modalities3-0-24
BT5124Bioprocess Technology: Upstream and Downstream3-0-24
BT5125Biostatistics & Data Analysis2-0-23
BT5126Biomanufacturing Biotherapeutics2-0-02
Course CodeCourse TitleL–T–PCredits
BT5227Pharmacology and Toxicology3-0-24
BT5228Biopharmaceutical Bioinformatics3-0-24
BT5229Analytical & Functional Characterization of Biotherapeutics3-0-24
BT5230Formulation Development and Delivery Systems3-0-03
BT5231Quality, Regulatory Affairs & Compliance2-0-02
BT5232Pharmacovigilance1-0-01
BT5233Biotech Entrepreneurship and IPR Considerations2-0-02
Course CodeCourse TitleL–T–PCredits
BT5334Research Project or Internship0-0-4020
Course CodeCourse TitleL–T–PCredits
BT5435Research Project or Internship0-0-4020

Eligibility:

Qualifying Degree: B.Sc. (Biological Sciences/non-Medical) / B.Sc. (4-year program) / MBBS /BDS /B.Pharm./ B.Tech./ B.V.Sc.

Marks / CGPA / CPI in qualifying degree

  • A minimum of 60% marks in aggregate, OR
  • a first class as specified by the university, OR
  • a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) / cumulative performance index (CPI) of 6.0 on the scale of 0-10; OR
  • an equivalent to 6.0 on other corresponding proportional requirements when the scales are other than 0-10.

Fee structure (per annum):

ComponentAmount
Academic fees (per annum)₹ 1,00,000

Competencies & Research Focus:

This programme builds industry-relevant competencies and research depth aligned with current and emerging needs in biotherapeutics, spanning manufacturing, analytics, regulation and advanced therapeutic platforms.

Competencies developed

AreaCompetencies
BiomanufacturingContinuous manufacturing, upstream and downstream processing, multi-product operations
Quality & complianceCompliance and regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance integration
Sustainable practicesGreen manufacturing
Process monitoringProcess analytical technology
AnalyticsAnalytical characterisation
Digital & technical skillsComputer-aided drug designing, technical report writing

Research focus: biotherapeutic products

CategoryFocus areas
BiologicsBiosimilars, vaccines
Protein therapeuticsRecombinant proteins & peptides, monoclonal antibodies, bispecific antibodies (BsAb), nanobodies
Advanced modalitiesAntibody–drug conjugates (ADCs), siRNAs, anti-sense oligonucleotides
Genetic & cell therapiesGene therapy, CAR T-cell therapies
RNA & emerging platformsmRNA drugs
Novel systemsMicrobiomes

FAQs

It focuses on discovery and manufacturing of biotherapeutic products through coursework, laboratory training and research.

The first two semesters focus on coursework, followed by two semesters dedicated to research or internship.

Students have access to specialised bioprocess, molecular biology, cell culture and computational biology laboratories.

The project-based framework encourages students to design creative engineering solutions while developing collaboration and leadership skills essential to the industry.

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“What excites me at Mahindra University is the freedom to pursue interdisciplinary research. Collaborating with colleagues from engineering and social sciences has expanded my work in ways I never imagined.”

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