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Bachelor of Cardiovascular Technology (BCVT)

Undergraduate Program

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

About the Cardiovascular Technology programme

Programme Overview

Cardiovascular Technology prepares you to run the tests and cath-lab procedures that diagnose and treat heart disease. At St. Mary's University (SMRU), Hyderabad you train in ECG, echocardiography, stress testing and catheterisation-laboratory support, with clinical postings in cardiac units. The programme runs for 4 Years. You can apply with 12th Pass (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics (PCB/PCMB). The current fee, intake and scholarship terms are confirmed with you at admissions counselling.

The Bachelor of Cardiovascular Technology is a four-year undergraduate program that trains students in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment support of cardiovascular diseases. The program covers cardiac anatomy, echocardiography, cardiac catheterisation, electrophysiology, vascular technology, and cardiac rehabilitation, equipping graduates with the technical expertise required by cardiology departments, cardiac catheterisation labs, and cardiovascular research centres. This program at St. Mary's University, Hyderabad is delivered through a partnership model: St. Mary's University provides the academic framework, degree conferral, examinations, and campus infrastructure, while Emversity delivers the industry-skilling component including AR/VR simulation labs, employer-co-designed modules, structured clinical internships, and placement assistance through its network of a network of healthcare employer partners. Graduates are equipped to work in cardiology departments, cardiac catheterisation laboratories, echocardiography units, electrophysiology labs, cardiac rehabilitation centres, and cardiovascular research institutions.

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Emversity is a future-focused education platform built to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world career readiness. Through industry-integrated degree programs in Healthcare and Hospitality, Emversity helps students gain practical skills, hands-on training, structured internships, and strong placement support.

What Students Study

Students study cardiovascular anatomy, ECG concepts, echo basics, cath-lab support, cardiac diagnostics, patient monitoring, and clinical technology workflows.

Learning Experience

AR/VR simulation labs, structured clinical internships, and hands-on cardiovascular technology training facilitated through industry-skilling modules.

Key Information

Duration

4 Years

Level

UG Program

Eligibility

12th Pass (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics (PCB/PCMB)

Annual Fee

Published at official admissions counselling — call the admissions office.

Intake / Batch Status

July / August (as per university academic calendar)

Admission Route

Apply online, then complete admissions counselling to confirm eligibility and your seat. No entrance exam is currently announced; any future test is published only through an official university notice.

Please contact the admissions office for the latest programme-wise fee, intake, eligibility, and admissions guidance.

Regulatory

Recognition & Verification

St. Mary's University is UGC 2(f) recognized at the university level. The degree is awarded solely by St. Mary's University, while Emversity handles the industry-skilling component. Students should verify current programme-level professional permissions through published university notifications or relevant statutory council documents. Where a professional council approval applies to this programme, it is published on the Approvals & Recognitions page.

Curriculum Structure

  • Year 1: Foundations of Health Sciences & Cardiovascular Basics (Semesters 1-2)

    • ✓Human Anatomy
    • ✓Pathology & Microbiology
    • ✓Human Physiology
    • ✓Pharmacology (General)
    • ✓Biochemistry
    • ✓Physics for Allied Health Sciences
    • ✓Introduction to Cardiovascular Sciences
    • ✓Cardiovascular Anatomy & Physiology (Advanced)
    • ✓Medical Terminology & Communication
    • ✓Constitution of India & Human Rights
    • ✓Computer Applications in Healthcare
    • ✓First Aid & Basic Life Support
    • ✓Environmental Science
    • ✓Lab Practicals - I
  • Year 2: Core Cardiovascular Sciences (Semesters 3-4)

    • ✓Electrocardiography (ECG) - Principles & Interpretation
    • ✓Cardiac Catheterisation & Angiography
    • ✓Echocardiography (Non-Invasive Cardiac Imaging)
    • ✓Electrophysiology & Pacemaker Technology
    • ✓Cardiac Pharmacology
    • ✓Vascular Technology & Peripheral Doppler
    • ✓Haemodynamic Monitoring
    • ✓Cardiac Rehabilitation Principles
    • ✓Cardiovascular Pathology
    • ✓Medical Ethics & Medicolegal Aspects
    • ✓Biomedical Instrumentation for Cardiology
    • ✓Infection Control & Biomedical Waste Management
    • ✓Lab Practicals - II
    • ✓Lab Practicals - III
  • Year 3: Advanced Clinical Practice (Semesters 5-6)

    • ✓Advanced Echocardiography (TEE, Stress Echo)
    • ✓Cardiac Surgery Assistance & Perfusion Basics
    • ✓Interventional Cardiology (PCI, TAVI, Device Closures)
    • ✓Heart Failure Management & Mechanical Circulatory Support
    • ✓Paediatric Cardiology & Congenital Heart Disease
    • ✓Preventive Cardiology & Lipidology
    • ✓Cardiac CT & MRI (Introduction)
    • ✓Nuclear Cardiology (Introduction)
    • ✓Research Methodology & Biostatistics
    • ✓Hospital Management & Quality Assurance
    • ✓Clinical Posting - I (Cath Lab & Echo Lab)
    • ✓Clinical Posting - II
  • Year 4: Specialisation & Professional Readiness (Semesters 7-8)

    • ✓Advanced Cath Lab Procedures & Leadership
    • ✓Professional Development & Soft Skills
    • ✓Simulation-Based Cardiovascular Training
    • ✓Cambridge English for Healthcare Professionals
    • ✓Clinical Audit & Evidence-Based Practice
    • ✓Capstone Project / Research Dissertation
    • ✓Elective - I (Interventional / Electrophysiology / Vascular)
    • ✓Elective - II
    • ✓Internship - I (Hospital Clinical Rotation)
    • ✓Internship - II & Placement Preparation

Admission Process

  • Visit the St. Mary's University official website and complete the online application form

  • Submit required documents (10+2 marksheet, ID proof, photographs, category certificate if applicable)

  • Appear for the university entrance examination or merit-based selection as applicable

  • Receive admission offer from St. Mary's University and complete fee payment through the university portal

  • Enroll in the Head Start Programme, a zero-cost online bridge course to build foundational skills before classes begin

Career & Higher Study Pathways

Graduates can work in cardiology departments, cardiac catheterisation laboratories, echocardiography units, electrophysiology labs, cardiac rehabilitation centres, and cardiovascular research institutions.

Cardiovascular Technologist
Echocardiography Technician
Cardiac Catheterisation Lab Technologist
Electrophysiology Technician
Vascular Technology Specialist
Cardiac Rehabilitation Technologist
Non-Invasive Cardiology Technician
Clinical Research Associate (Cardiology)

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Cardiovascular Technology Quick Answers

What is Cardiovascular Technology?

The Bachelor of Cardiovascular Technology is a four-year undergraduate program that trains students in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment support of cardiovascular diseases. The program covers cardiac anatomy, echocardiography, cardiac catheterisation, electrophysiology, vascular technology, and cardiac rehabilitation, equipping graduates with the technical expertise required by cardiology departments, cardiac catheterisation labs, and cardiovascular research centres. This program at St. Mary's University, Hyderabad is delivered through a partnership model: St. Mary's University provides the academic framework, degree conferral, examinations, and campus infrastructure, while Emversity delivers the industry-skilling component including AR/VR simulation labs, employer-co-designed modules, structured clinical internships, and placement assistance through its network of a network of healthcare employer partners. Graduates are equipped to work in cardiology departments, cardiac catheterisation laboratories, echocardiography units, electrophysiology labs, cardiac rehabilitation centres, and cardiovascular research institutions.

Who can apply to this program?

12th Pass (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics (PCB/PCMB)

What is the duration of this program?

4 Years

How do I apply for this program?

Apply online at apply.smru.edu.in, then complete admissions counselling to confirm eligibility and your seat. No entrance exam is currently announced; any future test is published only through an official university notice.

Which related courses should I compare?

Recommended related course pages include Anesthesia & OT Technology; B.Sc. Medical Imaging Technology; Bachelor of Dialysis Therapy Technology; Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics. Compare eligibility, duration, practical exposure, admission route, and official fee guidance before applying.

What are the fees for this program?

The current annual fee, hostel and other charges for Cardiovascular Technology are confirmed at official admissions counselling — call 7331119432 or email Reach@smru.edu.in. Pay only against the official fee schedule you receive there.

Are scholarships available for this program?

Scholarship eligibility and the current terms are assessed during admissions counselling, alongside the fee.

What does the curriculum cover?

Year 1: Foundations of Health Sciences & Cardiovascular Basics (Semesters 1-2); Human Anatomy; Pathology & Microbiology; Human Physiology; Pharmacology (General); Biochemistry; and other approved modules.

What practical experience is included?

AR/VR simulation labs, structured clinical internships, and hands-on cardiovascular technology training facilitated through industry-skilling modules.

What career pathways can this program support?

Listed pathways include Cardiovascular Technologist; Echocardiography Technician; Cardiac Catheterisation Lab Technologist; Electrophysiology Technician; Vascular Technology Specialist; Cardiac Rehabilitation Technologist; Non-Invasive Cardiology Technician; Clinical Research Associate (Cardiology). Professional requirements and current opportunities should be confirmed before application.

Where is this program offered?

St. Mary's University Campus, Hyderabad, Telangana

What recognition or approval applies to this program?

University-level recognition is published on the official approvals page. Programme-level permissions, where required, must be verified through current university notifications or relevant statutory documents.

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Cardiovascular Technology FAQs

What is Cardiovascular Technology?

The Bachelor of Cardiovascular Technology is a four-year undergraduate program that trains students in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment support of cardiovascular diseases. The program covers cardiac anatomy, echocardiography, cardiac catheterisation, electrophysiology, vascular technology, and cardiac rehabilitation, equipping graduates with the technical expertise required by cardiology departments, cardiac catheterisation labs, and cardiovascular research centres. This program at St. Mary's University, Hyderabad is delivered through a partnership model: St. Mary's University provides the academic framework, degree conferral, examinations, and campus infrastructure, while Emversity delivers the industry-skilling component including AR/VR simulation labs, employer-co-designed modules, structured clinical internships, and placement assistance through its network of a network of healthcare employer partners. Graduates are equipped to work in cardiology departments, cardiac catheterisation laboratories, echocardiography units, electrophysiology labs, cardiac rehabilitation centres, and cardiovascular research institutions.

Who is eligible for Cardiovascular Technology?

12th Pass (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics (PCB/PCMB)

How long is Cardiovascular Technology?

4 Years

Which programmes should I compare with Cardiovascular Technology?

Related options at SMRU include Anesthesia & OT Technology; B.Sc. Medical Imaging Technology; Bachelor of Dialysis Therapy Technology; Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics; Bachelor of Physician Assistant — compare eligibility, duration and clinical or practical exposure before choosing.

Is Cardiovascular Technology at St. Mary's University recognised?

St. Mary's University is recognised by the UGC under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956. Where a professional council approval applies to this programme, it is published on the Approvals & Recognitions page.

Is there an entrance exam for Cardiovascular Technology?

No university entrance exam is currently announced; admission is through the online application and admissions counselling. Any future test will be published only through an official university notice.

What does Cardiovascular Technology cost, and are scholarships available?

The current fee and any scholarship terms are confirmed at official admissions counselling — call 7331119432 or email Reach@smru.edu.in.

What curriculum and practical training does Cardiovascular Technology include?

Year 1: Foundations of Health Sciences & Cardiovascular Basics (Semesters 1-2); Human Anatomy; Pathology & Microbiology; Human Physiology; Pharmacology (General); Biochemistry; and other approved modules.

What career pathways can Cardiovascular Technology support?

Graduates typically work as Cardiovascular Technologist; Echocardiography Technician; Cardiac Catheterisation Lab Technologist; Electrophysiology Technician; Vascular Technology Specialist; Cardiac Rehabilitation Technologist; Non-Invasive Cardiology Technician; Clinical Research Associate (Cardiology). Professional registration for a given role is granted by the relevant council.

What does the Cardiovascular Technology syllabus and practical training focus on?

Students study cardiovascular anatomy, ECG concepts, echo basics, cath-lab support, cardiac diagnostics, patient monitoring, and clinical technology workflows. Detailed syllabus, semester structure, and practical-hour requirements should be confirmed through official St. Mary's University sources before application.

What career path should students verify for Cardiovascular Technology?

Career paths can include cardiac technologist, cardiovascular technology assistant, cath-lab support technologist, and cardiac diagnostics roles after source verification. Salary, placement outcomes, intake, and employer details should be verified through official university records.

What kind of clinical exposure and lab facilities are provided for Cardiovascular Technology?

Learning should emphasize cardiac diagnostics exposure, equipment familiarity, cath-lab support concepts, patient monitoring, and supervised clinical practice. The university offers specialized laboratories and simulation setups on campus, coupled with clinical postings at partner hospitals. Ensure to verify specific lab equipment and partner hospital details through the official admissions counselor.

Is an internship or clinical posting mandatory for Cardiovascular Technology?

Yes, for most allied health programmes, a supervised clinical internship is a mandatory component of the curriculum for degree completion. You must verify the exact duration (e.g., 6 months to 1 year) and the internship stipends or locations with St. Mary's University.

Are there any specific eligibility requirements for students from outside Telangana?

Students from all states (including Andhra Pradesh, North India, and South India) are eligible to apply. NRI or international students may have separate fee structures and eligibility criteria which must be verified with the university admissions team.

Can students from other Indian states or NRI/international applicants use this Cardiovascular Technology page?

Students from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, North India, South India, and other regions can use this page for programme discovery. NRI or international admission eligibility is not promised here and must be confirmed with the university admissions team.

How should I compare the best cardiovascular technology colleges in Hyderabad?

Compare the Cardiovascular Technology curriculum, eligibility, duration, practical or clinical exposure, faculty information, facilities, applicable approvals, fee disclosures, and career support. This page provides St. Mary's University programme information and does not claim an independent ranking.

Where can I check Cardiovascular Technology admission, eligibility, duration, and fees?

This page lists the available Cardiovascular Technology eligibility and duration details. Use the official admissions, fee, and contact links for current 2026 application and fee confirmation.
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