DM Neuroimaging & Interventional Radiology is a 3-years postgraduate course. Neuroimaging methods are used with increasing frequency in clinical practice and basic research. Designed for students and professionals, this course will introduce the basic understanding of neuroimaging applications.
This is a center dedicated to human brain research housing multiple neuroimaging tools in one building. The program contains specialized modules on the theory and methods of brain imaging and current advances in cognitive neuroscience linked to these methods taught by experts in the field.
The course will also introduce basic neuroscience concepts necessary to understand the implementation of neuroimaging methods, including structural and functional human neuroanatomy, cognitive domains, and experimental design. In this course special methods in neuroimaging, including functional connectivity MRI, diffusion tensor imaging, and spectroscopy imaging.
DM Neuroimaging & Interventional Radiology Highlights
Course Level |
Post-graduation |
Full-Form |
DM Neuroimaging & Interventional Radiology |
Duration |
3 years |
Examination Type |
Semester-based |
Eligibility |
Bachelor’s degree in biology/ biotechnology/ biochemistry/ neurobiology/ neuroscience or zoology with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized university |
Admission Process |
Merit-based/ Entrance Examination |
Average Salary |
INR 3-5 lakh |
Top Recruiters |
Educational institutes like NITs, IITs, IISCs, Pharmaceutical Companies like Cipla Ltd, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Lupin Ltd, etc. |
Job Profiles |
Neurobiologists, Psychophysicist, Educational Psychologists, Database and Databank Managers, Neurophysiologists, Neuropathologists, Biochemist, Biotechnologists, Neural Engineer, Professors, etc. |
Areas of Employment |
Forensic Science Labs, Colleges & Universities, Genetic Counselling Enters, Public Health Centers, Mental Health Centers, Psychology Centers, Health Sciences, Pharmaceutical Companies, etc. |
Eligibility Criteria for DM Neuroimaging & Interventional Radiology
1. Candidates must complete a B.Sc. or a Bachelor’s degree in biology/ biotechnology/ biochemistry/ neurobiology/ neuroscience/ zoology or MBBS with minimum 50% marks from a recognized university.
2. Candidates who have MD/MS/DNB/DPM from a recognized University or from any other University recognized by the Medical Council of India may apply for the course.
3. The minimum age of the applicant should be 20 years.
Admission Process
1. Selection will be purely based on merit in the ONLINE entrance test.
2. Candidates who are awaiting the results may also appear for the entrance test subject to production of proof of having passed the examination on or before the date of admission to the course.
3. The details regarding their intake and entrance examination will be released through their respective sites at the time of admission.
4. NEET-PG is the entrance examination for the selection of PG students. The exam is conducted for admission into multiple programs, including MSc Neuroscience.
Career after DM Neuroimaging & Interventional Radiology
After the course, students will have unique education and cross-cultural insight. They will be obvious candidates for industrial R & D positions, academic research, and/or clinical positions at neuro-oriented hospital departments or join neuroscience Ph.D. schools at universities and abroad.
Currently, The MSc degree program in Neuroscience and Neuroimaging targets students who would like to combine Neuroscience and modern advanced technology to create new technologies and forms of therapy that will help the growing number of patients with brain disorders.
Thus, there are a lot of opportunities open for students after they complete this course. Some of the major profiles are Neurobiologists, Psychophysicist, Neurophysiologists, Biochemists, Biotechnologists, Professors, etc.
Job Profile |
Job Description |
Neuroeconomist Consultant |
The job of a Neuroeconomist is to bridge the gap between psychology, neuroscience, and economics. It helps in better economic predictions as humans don’t always function as theorized. |
Pharmacological/Healthcare Consultant |
They work as a management analyst of a healthcare organization by examining the structure, profit and efficiency of the organization. |
Scientific Journal Editor |
Based on their knowledge, they will edit scientific papers/articles, reevaluate facts and decide which paper is eligible to be published as a scientific journal. |
Neurobiologist |
Diagnose the diseases in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, and examine the reasons behind its occurrence with full proof research. |
Professor |
Work in a neuroscience institution and educate the students about the various researches and studies in the field. |
Biochemist |
Develops new medicines for the cure of deadly diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, etc. |
DM Neuroimaging & Interventional Radiology Syllabus
1st Year |
2nd Year |
Cell biology and neuron organization |
Neuroanatomy |
Biochemistry |
Immunology |
Genetics and Molecular Biology |
Developmental Neurobiology |
Laboratory tools and techniques |
Cellular Neurophysiology and biophysics |
Lab Course 1: Cell Biology |
Lab Course 3: Neuroanatomy |
Lab Course 2: Genetics biochemistry and molecular biology |
Lab Course 4: Neurophysiology |
3rd Year |
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Neurochemistry |
Clinical Neurochemistry |
Regulatory system |
Nanotechnology and bioinformatics for neuroscience |
Sensory and motor systems |
Lab Course 7: Research methods, biostatistics, and computer applications |
Behavioral and cognitive neuroscience |
Dissertation |
Lab Course 5: Neuropathology |
Viva-voce related to the dissertation |
Lab Course 6: Behavior biology |
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