Introduction 1
1 Short title and commencement 1
2 Eligibility for admission 1
3 Age limit for admission 1
4 Eligibility certificate 1
5 Registration 1
6 Duration of the course 2
7 Commencement of the course 2
8 C
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Introduction 1
1 Short title and commencement 1
2 Eligibility for admission 1
3 Age limit for admission 1
4 Eligibility certificate 1
5 Registration 1
6 Duration of the course 2
7 Commencement of the course 2
8 Curriculum 2
9 Medium of instruction 2
10 Working days 2
11 Attendance 2
12 Condonation of lack of attendance 2-3
13 Commencement of the examinations 3
14 Cut-off dates for admission to the examinations 3
15 Grading System 3-4
16 Classification of successful candidates 4
17 Continuous (Internal) Assessment 4-5
18 Semester – End Examination (University/Department) 5
19 Examination Pattern 5
20 Marks qualifying for a Pass 5
21 Carryover of failed subjects 6
22 Revaluation of answer papers 6
23 Temporary break of study 6
24 Scheme of examination 7-13
25 Syllabus 14
C O N T E N T S
Regulations for B.Sc. (Allied Health Science) Course: 2017
Introduction
B.Sc. (Allied Health Science), a (3-year course work + 1-year internship) program under the Faculty
of Allied Health Sciences, is aimed at training students to prepare them as qualified physician
assistants who will be able to meticulously assist the concerned specialist in handing the various
illnesses. This program is a taught course that covers relevant topics and specialized areas of
knowledge as opted. The aim of this B.Sc. Program is to provide a thorough training to the
candidates through formal lectures and/or seminars and practical programs which culminate in a
one year internship that finally prepares the student for the rigors of the medical world.
1. Short Title and Commencement
These Regulations shall be called the “Regulations for B.Sc. (Allied Health Science) Course” of
BIHER. These regulations shall be deemed to have come into force from the academic year 2017-
18. These regulations are subject to modifications as may be approved by the Academic council from
time to time.
2. Eligibility for Admission
a) A candidate desiring to join the (3-year course work + 1-year internship) programme,
leading to the degree B.Sc. (Allied Health Science) should have passed the
HSC/CBSE/ISC or equivalent examination with one of the following subject combinations:
i) Physics, Chemistry, Biology
ii) Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology
b) A candidate shall, at the time of admission submit to the Head of the Institution, a
certificate of medical fitness from an authorized Medical Officer certifying that the
candidate is physically fit to undergo the academic course and does not suffer from any
disability or contagious disease.
3. Age limit for admission
A candidate should have completed the age of 17 years as on 31s December of the year of
admission.
4. Eligibility Certificate
Candidates, who have passed any qualifying examination other than the Higher Secondary
Course examination conducted by the Government of Tamil Nadu, shall obtain an Eligibility
Certificate, from BIHER and produce the same at the time of admission.
5. Registration
A candidate admitted to the course shall register his/her name with the University by submitting the
application form for registration, duly filled in along with the prescribed fee, through the Head of the
Institution within the stipulated date.
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