- Faculty
Faculty of Life and Allied Health Sciences
- Department
Department of Allied Health Sciences
- Campus
Gnanagangothri Campus
- Engagement Mode
Full Time
- Study
3 year + 1 year internship
Overview
The demand for dialysis technicians is rising due to the growing elderly population and the constantly increasing number of patients with kidney diseases. According to NCBI, the Indian dialysis market is projected to grow at 31% per year, compared with 8% in the rest of the world. Another report from Zippia unveils that the demand for dialysis technician jobs is expected to grow 9% from 2018 to 2028.
The BSc Dialysis Therapy Technology (Hons) is a specialised undergraduate programme designed to train students in the intricate field of renal care and dialysis technology. Under this programme, students engage in hands-on clinical training, gaining practical experience in performing dialysis procedures, monitoring patients, and ensuring the safe and effective operation of dialysis machines.
The curriculum of the programme covers essential aspects such as renal anatomy and physiology, principles of dialysis, patient care, and the operation of dialysis equipment. It provides a strong foundation in dialysis therapy and instils a sense of dedication in graduates to contribute to the well-being of individuals with renal conditions. After completing the programme, graduates are prepared for rewarding careers as dialysis technologists in hospitals, renal care centres, and healthcare facilities. Explore more BSc Dialysis Therapy Technology course details below.
Program Objectives
- A renowned establishment with a 62-year history
- NAAC A+ Accredited and NIRF Ranked
- PhD faculty comprising experts from top institutions
- Two hospitals on campus to facilitate in-depth learning and research
- Well-equipped labs and advanced facilities for immersive, application-based learning
- Group projects, expert guest lectures, workshops, and industry visits
Curriculum Details
| Sl.no | Course Code | Course Title | Theory (h/W/ S) | Tutorial (h/W/S) | Practical (h/W/S) | Total Credits | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AHD101A | General Anatomy | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 100 |
| 2 | AHD102A | General Physiology | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 100 |
| 3 | AHD103A | Health Care Delivery Systems of India | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 4 | AHD104A | General Microbiology | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 100 |
| 5 | AHN101A | Language-1 (English) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 100 |
| 6 | AHM101A | Digital Fluency/Basic Algorithm and Programming | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| 7 | AHD106A | Basic Electrical and Electronics | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 100 |
| 8 | AHD105A | Applied Physics | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 100 |
| Total | 16 | 0 | 12 | 22 | 700 | ||
| Total number of contact hours per week | 28 Hours per week | ||||||
| Sl.no | Course Code | Course Title | Theory (h/W/ S) | Tutorial (h/W/S) | Practical (h/W/S) | Total Credits | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AHD107A | General Biochemistry | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 2 | AHD108A | General Pharmacology | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 3 | AHD109A | Concepts of Hospital Infection Prevention | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 4 | AHD110A | General Pathology | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 100 |
| 5 | AHD111A | Environmental Studies and Health | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 6 | AHM113A | Health and Wellness | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| 7 | AHD112A | Directed Clinical Education-1 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 10 | 100 |
| Total | 10 | 0 | 24 | 23 | 450 | ||
| Total number of contact hours per week | 34 Hours per week | ||||||
| Sl.no | Course Code | Course Title | Theory (h/W/ S) | Tutorial (h/W/S) | Practical (h/W/S) | Total Credits | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DTC201A | Basic Concepts in Renal Diseases | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 100 |
| 2 | DTC202A | Applied Pharmacology related to Dialysis | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 3 | AHN202A | Language-2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 100 |
| 4 | Open Elective-1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50 | |
| 5 | AHM203A | SEC-2 Artificial Intelligence | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| 6 | AHM204A | Entrepreneurship | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 100 |
| 7 | DTC203A | Directed clinical Education-2 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 8 | 100 |
| Total | 12 | 0 | 20 | 23 | 550 | ||
| Total number of contact hours per week | 32 Hours per week | ||||||
| Sl.no | Course Code | Course Title | Theory (h/W/ S) | Tutorial (h/W/S) | Practical (h/W/S) | Total Credits | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DTC204A | Techniques in Haemodialysis (T+P) | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 100 |
| 2 | DTC205A | Investigations in Renal Diseases | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 3 | Open Elective-2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 100 | |
| 4 | AHN203A | Constitution of India | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 5 | AHN204A | Professional Communication | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| 6 | AHN205A | Sports/Yoga | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 50 |
| 7 | AHN206A | NCC/NSS/R&R(S&G)/Cultural | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 50 |
| 8 | DTC206A | Directed Clinical Education | 0 | 0 | 20 | 10 | 100 |
| Total | 9 | 1 | 28 | 24 | 550 | ||
| Total number of contact hours per week | 38 Hours per week | ||||||
| Sl.no | Course Code | Course Title | Theory (h/W/ S) | Tutorial (h/W/S) | Practical (h/W/S) | Total Credits | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DTC301A | Techniques in Peritoneal Dialysis (T+P) | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 100 |
| 2 | DTC302A | Clinical Practice guidelines in Dialysis | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 3 | DTC303A | Nutrition in Renal Diseases | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 4 | DTC304A | Directed Clinical Education-4 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 10 | 100 |
| 5 | AHN306A | SEC-3 Cyber security | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| 6 | AHM305A | Project Management | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 7 | AHN307A | Ethics and Self awareness | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| Total | 10 | 1 | 28 | 24 | 450 | ||
| Total number of contact hours per week | 39 Hours per week | ||||||
| Sl.no | Course Code | Course Title | Theory (h/W/ S) | Tutorial (h/W/S) | Practical (h/W/S) | Total Credits | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | DTC305A | Extracorporeal Therapies other than Haemodialysis(T+P) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 4 | DTC306A | Pediatric Dialysis and Transplantation(T+P) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 5 | DTC308A | Directed clinical Education-5 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 12 | 100 |
| 5 | DTC307A | Research Methodology | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 50 |
| 6 | AHN308A | Personality development and soft skills | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 32 | 23 | 400 | ||
| Total number of contact hours per week | 37 Hours per week | ||||||
| Sl.no | Course Code | Course Title | Theory (h/W/ S) | Tutorial (h/W/S) | Practical (h/W/S) | Total Credits | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OPP401A | Research Project | 0 | 0 | 20 | 10 | 100 |
| 2 | OPI401A | Internship | 0 | 0 | 20 | 10 | 100 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 40 | 20 | 200 | ||
| Total number of contact hours per week | 40 Hours per week | ||||||
| Sl.no | Course Code | Course Title | Theory (h/W/ S) | Tutorial (h/W/S) | Practical (h/W/S) | Total Credits | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OPP402A | Research Project | 0 | 0 | 20 | 10 | 100 |
| 2 | OPI402A | Internship | 0 | 0 | 20 | 10 | 100 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 40 | 20 | 200 | ||
| Total number of contact hours per week | 40 Hours per week | ||||||
| Maximum Marks | 4500 | ||||||
| Total Credits | 186 | ||||||
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates seeking admission under the university quota need a minimum of 45% in Physics, Chemistry, Biology at 10+2 level.
For direct entry into the first year, candidates seeking admission under the Government of Karnataka quota need to have passed 10+2 examination with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology as compulsory courses obtaining at least 45% aggregate marks.
Candidates belonging to reserved categories need to have passed 10+2 examination with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology as compulsory courses obtaining at least 40% aggregate with the same criteria above.
Candidates must have passed Diploma examinations from an approved institution with a minimum of 45% marks in Dialysis Therapy Technology.
Candidates from the reserved category must have passed Diploma examinations from an approved institution with a minimum of 40% marks in Dialysis Therapy Technology.
Application Process Through RUAS-AT
Take the RUAS-AT Entrance Test
Admission counselling for selection
Once selected, students need to fill in the admission form
Pay tuition fee
Submit documents to the University
See Documents for Indian Nationals
See Documents for NRI/ OCI/ SAARC
Through CET TEST/SAT
Counselling and Selection
Download the admission form
Submit completed form and documents at the University Admissions Office
Pay fees online or through DD at the University admission Office. See full instructions
Other Accepted Scores
Contact Director of Admissions
Fees & Scholarships
Government Seats
As per the Government of Karnataka
University Seats
Refer Fee Structure
Foreign students should have 10+2 equivalent qualification approved by Association of Indian Universities.
Should have proof of proficiency in English with a minimum TOEFL score of 8.
Application Process Through RUAS-AT
Take the RUAS-AT Entrance Test
Admission counselling for selection
Once selected, students need to fill in the admission form
Pay tuition fee
Submit documents to the University
See Documents for Indian Nationals
See Documents for NRI/ OCI/ SAARC
Other Accepted Scores
Contact Director of Admissions
Fees & Scholarships
NRI/ Foreign Students
USD 6000 + Other fee Rs.38,550 per annum
Highlights
Proctoral System
Under the Proctoral System, every student is assigned a faculty member as a Proctor or a mentor.
These mentors offer guidance, support and encouragement to students, helping them as they progress along their academic journey. From the choice of electives to their academic performance, from attendance to meeting their credit requirements, students can approach these mentors with any and every query.
Proctors also interact with parents/guardians and keep them updated on the progress of students.
To ensure that they reap the benefits of the Proctoral System, students are advised to be in regular contact with their Proctors.
Innovation Centre
At the Innovation Centre, students team up with faculty members to bring their innovative ideas to life.
Ideas are assessed based on their relevance to — and impact on — society. These are then translated into working projects that are entered in national and international competitions, and for registration as patents.
Hospital Posting
As part of the curriculum, students are posted to relevant departments of the hospital and gain hands-on experience to the actual working of the department and patient care. Students get sufficient practical knowledge to prepare them for joining the hospital as soon as they graduate.
Partner Facilities
The Ramaiah Group was established in 1962 with a teaching hospital for medical students that was founded in 1985, and a Memorial Hospital in 2014. These hospitals cater to various income levels with a wide range of specialties. Students from AHS get hands on training and home their skills under supervision at state of art multispecialty hospitals.
- Skill-based learning program.
- Includes high-level training in clinical and leadership skills for developing into an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Includes internship, training, and placement support with various universities and hospitals worldwide.
- Exposes students to experts in the field through guest lectures by experts from various institutions and hospitals.
- Includes laboratory-work, field trips, community visits, and postings in multiple specialties in hospitals.
- Includes opportunities to perform various invasive and noninvasive diagnostic examinations and therapeutic interventions of the heart and/or blood vessels at the request or direction of a provider.
- Includes a combination of academic, research, and clinical activities.
- We offer accommodation in student hostels on our campus and even offer third-party off-campus hotels where necessary to ensure students can focus on what matters the most.
- Our on-campus facilities include WiFi at any time of the day, 24/7.
- From a host of eateries and laundry facilities, we ensure that students have access to all facilities.
- We encourage students to participate in co-curricular activities on campus which include sports and cultural events, both at a university level and a faculty level.
- We help students focus on independent and sponsored research with projects and a dissertation.
Structure
Fee Structure
| Total Fees for 1st Year | NRI fee in USD |
|---|---|
| 165000 | 2500 |
Study Domains
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Humanities and Social Science
Includes an overview into Communication Skills, Healthcare Delivery Systems, Health Care Professionalism and values, and Sociology.
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Basic Core Subjects
A deep dive into the core domains of Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Physics, and Pathology.
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Core Courses
Students are exposed to core subjects related to Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology to include both theory and practical aspects to gain insights to the specialty.
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Directed Clinical Education
Students are posted in hospitals from the 2nd Semester onwards under supervision to develop their clinical skills.
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Group Projects
Interdisciplinary open elective courses offer a wide range of opportunity for students to expand their horizons..
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Group Projects
Students can work on a common project from across multiple disciplines to earn credits. The purpose of this is to learn how to design and develop a research project, to understand basics of biostatistics, validate and commercialise a product, technology or process in their area of specialisation.
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Internship
Students are offered a 1-year rotatory posting in hospitals to be groomed as per current needs of the profession.
Details
Teaching And Assessment
During each semester, students’ performance is assessed through Continuous Evaluation (CE) and a Semester End Examination (SEE). CE and SEE weightages carry equal weightage. Students are awarded grades based on the marks scored.
Key Skill Development
- Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and clinical fundamentals to solve complex problems in the dialysis unit.
- Ability to formulate and implement a plan for the dialysis requirements of the patient.
- Ability to manage acute emergent complications in a patient on dialysis.
- Ability to perform peritoneal dialysis.
- Ability to administer medications under the supervision of a nephrologist.
- Ability to provide safe and effective care to the individual.
- Ability to understand the process of operating dialysis equipment and how to perform alternate dialysis procedures.
- Ability to assess the patient for any complications with an understanding of the problem and recognise the need to report complications to the physician or nephrologist.
- Ability to respond effectively to the physical and emotional needs of the patient undergoing dialysis treatment.
- Ability to demonstrate a sensitive and caring attitude towards the patient.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and ability to operate and maintain all types of equipment in the dialysis unit.
- Ability to communicate relevant information to other members and complete accurate documentation.
- Ability to correctly position the patient.
- Ability to demonstrate professional behaviour.
Career Path
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