Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University (TNMGRMU)

Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University was established with the need to have a separate Medical University in Tamilnadu exclusively to deal with medical education and research at Under graduate, Post graduate and Doctoral level in the state.  Based on the recommendations of the State Government appointed Committee, the Tamil Nadu Medical University Act, 1987 came into place. The Committee also suggested improvements to be made in other traditional systems of Indian Medicine viz. Siddha, Ayurveda and Unani. The medical university this established was aimed to bring about co-ordination between various educational and training institutions of modern medicine as well as other Indian Systems of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, etc. and promote research.

This is the only Medical University in Tamil Nadu capable of granting affiliation to new institutions under Government or Self-financing in Medical, Dental, Indian Medicine/Homoeopathy & Allied Health Sciences(Pharmacy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy etc.) and awarding degrees under a single umbrella to maintain uniform and high standards of education. Until 1988, all degrees of Health Sciences were awarded by the University of Madras.

Academic Programs of Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University

Medical Courses

Doctor of Medicine (D.M.)
  • Cardiology
  • Clinical Haematology
  • Endocrinology 
  • Gastroenterology
  • Hepatology
  • Medical Oncology
  • Neonatology
  • Nephrology
  • Neurology
  • Rheumatology
Magister Chirurgiae 
  • Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery
  • Endocrine Surgery
  • Neuro Surgery
  • Paediatric Surgery
  • Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Surgical Gastroenterology
  • Urology/Genito-Urinary Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
  • Anaesthiesiology
  • Anatomy
  • Bio-Chemistry
  • Community Medicine
  • Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy
  • Family Medicine
  • Forensic Medicine
  • General Medicine
  • Geriatrics
  • Immuno Haematology & Blood Transfusion
  • Microbiology
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Paediatrics
  • Palliative Medicine
  • Pathology
  • Pharmacology
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Physiology
  • Psychiatry
  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Radio Diagnosis
  • Radiotherapy
  • TB & Chest
  • Tuberculosis & Respiartory Diseases/Medicine
Master of Surgery (M.S.)
  • General Surgery
  • Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  • Opthalmology
  • Orthopaedics
  • Oto-Rhino-Laryngology
P.G. Diploma
  • Anaesthiesiology
  • Anatomy
  • Bio-Chemistry
  • Community Medicine
  • Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy
  • Family Medicine
  • Forensic Medicine
  • General Medicine
  • Geriatrics
  • Immuno Haematology & Blood Transfusion
  • Microbiology
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Paediatrics
  • Palliative Medicine
  • Pathology
  • Pharmacology
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Physiology
  • Psychiatry
  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Radio Diagnosis
  • Radiotherapy
  • TB & Chest
  • Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases/Medicine 

Undergraduate Degree Courses

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.)

Dental Courses

  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.)
Master of Dental Surgery
(M.D.S.)
  • Branch I - Prosthodontics & CrownBridge
  • Branch II – Periodontology
  • Branch III - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Branch IV - Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
  • Branch V - Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
  • Branch VI - Oral Pathology & Microbiology
  • Branch VII - Public Health Dentistry
  • Branch VIII - Paediatrics & Preventive Dentistry
  • Branch IX - Oral Medicine & Radiology

Homeopathy Courses

Under Graduate Degree Courses
  • B.A.M.S. - Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
  • B.H.M.S. - Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery
  • B.N.Y.S. - Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences
  • B.S.M.S. - Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery
  • B.U.M.S. - Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery
M.D. SIDDHA - (Siddha Maruthuva Perarignar)
  • Maruthuvam
  • Gunapadam
  • Sirappu Maruthuvam
  • Kuzhandai Maruthuvam (Pillaipini Maruthuvam)
  • Noi Nadal
  • Nanju Noolum Maruthuva Neethi Noolum
M.D. Homeopathy
  • Materia Medica
  • Organon of Medicine with Homoeopathic Philosophy
  • Paediatrics
  • Practice of Medicine
M.D.Yoga & Naturopathy
  • Yoga
  • Naturopathy
  • Acupuncture

Pharmacy

Post Graduate Degree Courses
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.)
  • Doctor of Pharmacy Post Bacculerate (Pharm. D. Post. Bacc.)
  • Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm.)
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis
  • Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Pharmaceutics
  • Pharmacognosy
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacy Practice
  • Phytopharmacy & Phytomedicine
Under Graduate Degree
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.)

Nursing

  • Post Graduate Degree Master of Science in Nursing (M.Sc.)
  • Child Health Nursing (Paediatric Nursing)
  • Community Health Nursing
  • Medical Surgical Nursing
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing (Maternity Nursing)
  • Psychiatric Nursing (Mental Health Nursing)
Under Graduate Degree
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Basic) B.Sc.(N)
  • Post Basic Bachelor of Science in Nursing P.B.B.Sc.(N)

Physiotherapy

  • Post Graduate Degree Master of Physiotherapy
  • Cardio Respiratory
  • Community Physiotherapy
  • Geriatric Physiotherapy
  • Hand Conditions
  • Neurology
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Orthopaedics
  • Paediatrics
  • Sports Physiotherapy 
Under Graduate Degree
  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.P.T.)
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Post Graduate DegreeMaster of Occupational Therapy (M.O.T.)
  • Under Graduate Degree Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (B.O.T.)

Allied Health Science Courses

Post Graduate Degree Course
  • M.Phill. Clinical Social Work
  • M.Phill. Clinical Psychology
  • M.B.A. - Hospital & Health Systems Management
  • M.Sc. Clinical Nutrition
  • M.Sc. Human Genetics
  • M.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology
  • M.Sc. Medical Sociology
  • M.Sc. Epidemiology
  • M.Sc. Molecular Virology
  • M.Sc. Biostatistics
  • M.Sc. Blood Banking Technology
  • M.Sc. Rgnerative Medicine
  • M.Optom.
  • Master of Hospital Administration (M.H.A.)
  • M.Sc. Genetic Counseling
  • M.Sc. Radiolog & Imaging Technology
  • M.Sc. Medical Biochemistry
  • M.Sc, Medical Microbiology
  • M.Sc. Clinical Care Technology
  • M.Sc. Clinical Care Technology
  • M.Sc. Medical Physics 
Post Graduate Diploma Course
  • P.G. Diploma in Public Health Entomology (DPHE)
  • P.G. Diploma in Learning Diasbility
  • P.G. Diploma in Diabetic Education
  • P.G. Diploma in Health Promotion & Education
  • P.G. Diploma in Emergency Medical Technology
  • P.G. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
  • P.G. Diploma in Ward Administration
  • P.G. Diploma in Radiology & Imaging Technology
  • P.G. Diploma in Auditory Verbal Therapy 
Under Graduate Degree (B.Sc.)
  • B.Sc. - Accident & Emergency Care Technology
  • B.Sc. - Audiology & speech Language Pathology
  • B.Sc. - Cardiac Technology
  • B.Sc. - Cardio Pulmonary Perfusion Care Technology
  • B.Sc. - Critical Care Technology
  • B.Sc. - Dialysis Technology
  • B.Sc. - Neuro Electrophysiology
  • B.Sc. - M.L.T.
  • B.Sc. - Medical Sociology
  • B.Sc. - Nuclear Medicine Technology
  • B.Sc. - Operation Theatre & Anaesthesia Technology
Bachelor of Science in Optometry
  • B.Sc. - Physician Assistant
Bachelor of Science in Prosthetics & Orthodontics
  • B.Sc. - Radiology Imaging Technology
  • B.Sc. - Radiotherapy Technology
  • B.Sc. - Medical Record Science
  • B.Sc. - Respiratory Therapy
  • B.Sc. - Fitness and Lifestyle Modifications
  • B.Sc. - Clinical Nutrition 
Diploma Course
  • Accident & Emergency Care Technology
  • Critical Care Technology
  • Health Care Aide (as per 245th GC)
  • Operation Theatre & Anaesthesia Technology
  • Ophthalmic Nursing Assistant
  • Podiatry
  • Scope Support Technology
  • Medical Record Science
  • Optometry Technology
  • Radiology & Imaging Technology
  • Medical Lab Technology
  • Cardiac Non Invasive Technology
  • Dialysis Technology 
Para Dental Courses
  • Dental Hygienist
  • Dental Mechanics
  • Dental Operating Room Assistant 
Diploma Course (One Year)
  • Diploma in Hearing, Language and Speech(DHLS) 
Certificate Course (One Year)
  • Certificate Course in Home Health Care Aide

Departments of Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University

  • Department of Experimental Medicine
  • Department of Epidemiology
  • Department of Medical Genetics
  • Department of Transfusion Medicine
  • Department of Medical Education and Curriculum Development
  • Department of Immunology
  • Department of Siddha

Admission in Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University

Selection of the candidates for all the courses will be based on the marks obtained in the merit list in qualifying entrance examination.

For candidates belonging to SC/ST/BC category, minimum required aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology is 40%. For general candidates, the required percentage is 50%.

Selection of the NRI candidates will be done on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying entrance examination.

The University follows a separate application process for Indian & NRI candidates.

Contact Details

Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University (TNMGRMU)
69, Anna Salai, Little Mount, Guindy, Chennai, 
Tamil Nadu 600032

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