Behind every diagnosis, procedure and treatment, there is a wider team of professionals whose specialised skills help healthcare services function effectively. Allied Health Sciences brings together several of these disciplines, giving students the opportunity to build a career in an area that matches their interests and strengths. At Shantha College of Allied Health Sciences, students can choose from programmes:

• Bachelor of Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology (BMRIT) 4 Years (3 Years + 1 Year Internship)
• Bachelor of Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology (BAOTT) – 4 Years (3 Years + 1 Year Internship)
• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (BMLS) – 4 Years (3 Years + 1 Year Internship)
• Bachelor of Respiratory Technology (BRT) – 4 Years (3 Years + 1 Year Internship)
• Bachelor of Dialysis Therapy Technology (BDTT) – 4 Years (3 Years + 1 Year Internship)
• Bachelor of Emergency Medical Technology (BEMT) – 4 Years (3 Years + 1 Year Internship)
• Bachelor of Optometry (B. Optom) – 5 Years(4 Years+1 Year Internship)
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy(B.OT) – 5 Years(4 Years+1 Year Internship)
• B. Sc Neuro Science Technology – (3 Yrs+1 Year Internship)
• B. Sc Perfusion Technology – (3 Yrs +1 Year Internship)
• B. Sc Cardiac Care Technology – (3 Yrs +1 Year Internship)
• Bachelors in Hospital Administration – 3 Yrs
• Bachelors In Public Health – 4 Yrs

Shantha College of Allied Health Sciences is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and recognised through the relevant healthcare education and regulatory bodies.

Different Disciplines, Different Possibilities

One of the strengths of Allied Health Sciences is the range of specialisations available. Each discipline has a distinct role within healthcare. For example, Medical Laboratory Technology focuses on laboratory-based healthcare services, while Medical Radiology & Imaging Technology is centred around diagnostic imaging. Occupational Therapy takes a different approach, supporting healthcare through therapy and rehabilitation. This range helps students consider the type of work that best suits their interests rather than approaching healthcare through a single career route. For students who enjoy laboratory work, diagnostics or therapeutic practice, the different programmes provide distinct pathways within the same broader healthcare environment.

Learning for the Real World

At Shantha, we build healthcare education around the connection between academic learning and practical exposure. We provide training through our 100-bed parent hospital and 300-bed affiliated multi-specialty hospital. This gives students access to clinical environments as part of their education. This achievement reflects our commitment to providing quality clinical training and hands-on healthcare experience, enabling our students to enhance their professional skills and gain valuable exposure to real-world medical settings. Our students are currently undergoing internship training at various renowned healthcare institutions across Karnataka. PostingHospitals 

• Sparsh Hospital
• NU Hospitals
• Vagus Hospital
• Manipal Hospitals
• Aster RV Hospital
• Narayana Health, Shivamogga
• AVM Hospital
• NIMHANS
• Apollo Hospitals
• BGS Hospital
• Fortis Hospital

Preparing for a Professional Career

Allied health professionals form an important part of the healthcare workforce. Our goal is to train students to become knowledgeable and competent practitioners who can respond to changing needs in healthcare delivery and society. Students are also encouraged to develop critical thinking, practical knowledge and professional responsibility. These are particularly relevant in healthcare environments, where accuracy, decision-making and effective teamwork matter every day.

A Pathway That Can Grow With You

An Allied Health Sciences qualification can be a starting point for a focused professional career. Students can develop their expertise within their chosen discipline and continue developing their knowledge through further study and professional experience. What makes the field particularly interesting is its scope. A student interested in diagnostics can explore laboratory or imaging-based education, while someone drawn towards rehabilitation can choose occupational therapy. The professional journey can look very different depending on the discipline chosen. Allied Health Sciences offers the chance to develop practical knowledge in a defined area while becoming part of the wider healthcare system. At Shantha, that journey begins with choosing the discipline that fits their interests and building the skills needed to take it forward.