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Academic Department Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Department of Physiology

Constituent Department of University of Madras, Chennai

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About Department of Physiology

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

The Department was established in the year 1976. Professor Saratha Subramaniam was the First Head of the Department. That time only Ph.D was offered by this department. In the year 1982 Dr. A. Namasivayam became the Professor and Head of the deopartment. He introduced Mphil (Physiology) and MD (Physiology). In the Year 1989 he indroduced Post Graduate course in Physiology under Faculty of Medcine. It is a three year programme. In 2001 Professor Namasivayam retired from service. Professor N. Suthanthira rajan became Head of the Department. after a short duration of his service he submitted Voluntary Retirement from service (VRS) Immediately after his VRS. Dr. R. Sheela devi became Head of the department.

Courses Offered :


=> M.Sc Physiology
=> Ph.D in Physiology

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation University of Madras, Chennai
Campus Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

=> M.Sc Physiology

Offered at University of Madras, Chennai

=> Ph.D in Physiology

Offered at University of Madras, Chennai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Physiology

Where is the Department of Physiology located?

The Department of Physiology is an academic teaching department of University of Madras, Chennai, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Physiology are conducted as per University of Madras, Chennai guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Physiology?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under University of Madras, Chennai.