IISc Medical School, The Next Frontier

IISc is creating the next generation of physician-scientists in India by fostering interdisciplinary research, to address the healthcare needs of the world.

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Cross-disciplinary research through seamless Integration.

Post Graduate Medical School will be the new frontier for the next century. Cross-disciplinary research through seamless integration of basic sciences, clinical sciences, applied engineering & clinical practice will enable both researchers and clinicians to significantly boost the impact of their work

Why IISc?

India's finest centers of its kind.

Started in 1909

One of the oldest and finest centers of its kind in India, and has a high international standing in the academic world.

2000+

Active researchers working in almost all the frontier areas of science and technology.

#1 in NIRF

For the fourth consecutive year, IISc has been ranked as India’s #1 university in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Rankings released by the Ministry of HRD.

#1 QS World

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has been ranked as the world’s top research university in terms of Citations per Faculty in the latest QS World University Rankings.

Research & Innovation
Possibilities at IISc

India's finest centers of its kind.

Infectious Diseases

HIV, COVID-19, Dengue, Tuberculosis, Drug-resistant Bacteria, Antiviral Drugs, Biomarkers, Antimicrobial Surfaces

Vaccines

Immunogens, Adjuvants, New Delivery Vehicles, mRNA & other Vectors, Immunogenic Response.

Diabetes

Artificial pancreas, Wound-healing patches, Inflammation markers, Early diagnosis of complications.

Cancer

Early diagnosis, Immune therapy, Targeted drug delivery, mRNA regulation, Anti-cancer drugs

Neurodegenerative disorders

Molecular mechanisms, Brain imaging, Neural prosthesis and implants

Precision Medicine

Pharmacogenomics markers for disease progression & responsiveness, Rare genetic disorders

Biomed devices

Biosensors, Wearable devices, Nanorobotics for therapy, Prosthetic devices, Implants, Medical instruments

AIEH

AI for diagnosis, Tele radiology, Remote critical care, Decision support systems

Digital Health

Digital twin, Body-on-a-chip, Human system modelling

Integrative Medicine

Traditional systems, Plant-based therapeutics, Reverse pharmacology, Yoga & mind-body connection.

Upcoming Academic Programs at IISc

Bridging the gap between lab research and clinical medicine.

MBBS Internship Programme

May 2022 – April 2023

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MCh

3 years

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DM

3 years

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MS

3 years

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MD

3 years

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MD-P.h.D.

5-6 years

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“The career of a physician-scientist is unique, who solves mechanisms underlying disease, ultimately translating to new cure for disease”

-Association of American Medical Colleges

Timeline

1

2021

DPR Completed

Fund Raising Initiated

2

2022

MoUs with national and international medical schools

Fundraising

Construction starts

3

2024

Hospital and other buildings to be ready

The hospital becomes fully functional by end of 2024

4

2025

Academic programs start

The first batch of medical students to be admitted

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IISc in the news

April 11, 2022

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) inks MoU with Ajit and Sarah Isaac to set up Centre for Public Health

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, India’s premier institute for advanced research and education, today entered into an MoU with Mr Ajit Isaac, Founder and Chairman of Quess Corp, and Mrs Sarah Isaac, for establishing a Centre for Public Health at the IISc campus.