Program official name: Master of Science (MSc) in Medical Technology – Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre.
Overview
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LocationDhahan Kaleran, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district, Punjab
2 years (4 semesters)
Scheduling is set by Inder Kumar (IK) Gujral Punjab Technical University. Please refer to https://ptu.ac.in/ for more information.
Semesters begin in July and January. Programs begin in July.
Fees are set by Inder Kumar (IK) Gujral Punjab Technical University. Please refer to https://ptu.ac.in/fees-structure/ for more information.
Students should have an additional budget to pay for uniforms, hostel stays, meals, transportation, etc. These fees are not included in tuition.
For example:
Hostel fee: ₹30,000/- per semester (for the 2025 – 2026 year)
Uniform fee: ₹3,500
Allied health science researcher, assistant professor, operation theatre manager, anaesthesia technician, anaesthesiologist’s assistant, operation theatre technician (i.e. operation theatre technologist), surgical assistant, critical care unit worker.
Students may undergo further education to become a professor.
₹30,000 to ₹50,000 monthly
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology – Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre, or in any science, with at least 50% marks (or 45% in the case of reserved categories).
OR
Having completed a Diploma in Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology, in addition to having 3 to 5 years of professional experience.
Important: please see full admission requirements on the Inder Kumar (IK) Gujral Punjab Technical University website: https://ptu.ac.in/admission-2023-24/eligibility-criteria/#1649240290952-ff2a1720-016a
Varies from year to year, based on schedules released by Inder Kumar (IK) Gujral Punjab Technical University.
Please refer to https://ptu.ac.in/ for full application details relevant to the year in which you are applying.
Varies from year to year, based on schedules released by Inder Kumar (IK) Gujral Punjab Technical University. See note above.
Optional, on-campus housing
Inder Kumar (IK) Gujral Punjab Technical University in Kapurthala, Punjab.
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Note: no seats are reserved for specific candidates (such as those from special castes or tribes).
Minimum 75% attendance (irrespective of the kind of absence) in theory, for both core and electives.
100% attendance in practical segments for each course or subject.
Minimum 45% marks to pass each subject.
Maximum 4 years to complete all courses and exams.
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Medically fit, Hepatitis-B vaccination, COVID-19 vaccination. Tetanus and other communicable disease vaccinations are also recommended.
Program description
The Master of Science (MSc) in Medical Technology – Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre advances the knowledge of those with an existing Bachelor of Science. Upon completion, Master’s graduates can apply for upper-level allied health positions in operation theatres, or pursue academic and research opportunities in colleges and universities.
Going beyond operation theatre basics, students in the program learn how to administer, monitor and analyze patients under anaesthesia while assisting an anaesthesiologist. For example, they learn to monitor the central nervous system, neuromuscular blocks, breathing airways and blood loss. They learn anaesthesia applications such as medical gas, oxygen therapy and the use of pharmacological drugs. They learn how to avoid and address complications during surgeries.
Multiple types of surgeries using general, laparoscopic, laser, robotic and other tools are explored. An understanding of surgical equipment is covered, to be able to assist surgeons and care for patients during and after surgical procedures.
Students learn hands-on emergency medical skills such as Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). They also learn about suturing, incisions, intravenous (IV) therapy, medical inserts and more.
A scientific basis is provided for working in surgical rooms, with subjects to cover human bodily systems. Coursework covers the cardiovascular system, respiratory system and nervous system.
Students are provided with workplace readiness by acquiring knowledge on sterilization, roles and responsibilities of surgical teams, pre and post-operative procedures, hospital administration and more.
Students are examined on theory and practical work, complete assignments and participate in labs.
The last semester includes an internship and thesis paper, which students write and present before a panel of instructors.
Program syllabus
Semester I
- MAOTT 101-21 – Principles Of Anesthesia Technology
- MAOTT 102-21 – Surgical Equipments & Technology
- MAOTT 103-21 – Applied Anatomy & Physiology
- MAOTT 104-21 – Fundamental Operation Theatre Skills
- MAOTT 105-21 – General Principles Of Hospital Practices
- MAOTT 106-21 – Applied Anatomy & Physiology Lab
- MAOTT 107-21 – Principles Of Anesthesia Technology Lab
- MAOTT 108-21 – Surgical Equipments & Technology Lab
Semester II
- MAOTT 201-21 – Anesthesia Equipments & Technology
- MAOTT 202-21 – Surgical Tools & Techniques
- MAOTT 203-21 – Surgical Procedures
- MAOTT 204-21 – Surgical Instruments & Trays
- MAOTT 205-21 – Anesthesia Equipments & Technology Lab
- MAOTT 206-21 – Surgical Tools & Techniques Lab
- MAOTT 207-21 – Surgical Procedures Lab
- MAOTT 208-21 – Surgical Instruments & Trays Lab
Semester III
- MAOTT 301-21 – Anesthesia for Special Surgeries
- MAOTT 302-21 – Intensive Care Unit
- MAOTT 303-21 – Advanced Surgical Techniques
- MAOTT 304-21 – Applied Pharmacology for Anesthesia
- MAOTT 305-21 – Anesthesia for Special Surgeries Lab
- MAOTT 306-21 – Intensive Care Unit Lab
- MAOTT 307-21 – Advanced Surgical Techniques Lab
Semester IV
- Internship
- Dissertation/Thesis Submission