Course Includes:
- Mode: Private
- Web Url: https://www.tdu.edu.in/
- State: Karnataka
- Zip Code: 560064
The University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology (TDU)
Established in 2013 by the Government of Karnataka Act, the University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology (TDU) is situated in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The UGC has acknowledged TDU as a unique institution that integrates traditional health knowledge systems, particularly Ayurveda and Indian botany, with modern science. Its creative transdisciplinary approach seeks to connect modern health sciences with traditional wisdom.
This university promotes integrative healthcare education and sustainable health solutions through a partnership between academics, traditional healers, and scientific specialists.
Courses Offered
| Discipline | Programs Available |
|---|---|
| Transdisciplinary Health | B.Sc. in Life Sciences, M.Sc. in Life Sciences with specialization in Integrative Health Sciences |
| Conservation & Botany | M.Sc. in Medicinal Plant Sciences, Certificate in Ethnobotany |
| Clinical Research | PG Diploma in Clinical Research, Health Informatics |
| Traditional Knowledge Systems | Short-term certification in Ayurveda Biology, Local Health Traditions |
| Doctoral Research | Ph.D. in Integrative Health Sciences, Plant Sciences, Traditional Health Systems |
Admissions Procedure 2025
- Mode of Application: Online through the official TDU website
Method of Selection:
- UG/PG: Determined by a personal interview and academic merit
- Ph.D.: Interview and entrance exam
Qualifications:
- UG: 10+2 in biology or a similar field
- PG: Life Sciences/Health Sciences B.Sc. or its equivalent
- Ph.D.: Master's degree with a focus on pertinent research
Campus Facilities
- Situated on a Bengaluru campus that is environmentally sensitive and green.
- Modern botanical laboratory, an ethnobotanical garden, and AYUSH research facilities
- Blocks of classrooms with digital technology
- Availability of conventional knowledge bases and community engagement initiatives
- Research facilities that work together with scientists and traditional healers
Important Areas of Attention
- Integrative health education that blends contemporary science and Ayurveda
- Encouragement and preservation of regional health customs
- Research on natural medicine and medicinal plants that is sustainable
- Providing wellness and health literacy training to empower communities
Why Opt for TDU?
- The first institution in India to focus only on transdisciplinary health sciences
- Combines contemporary validation with solid roots in traditional Indian healing techniques.
- Exposure to practical research in herbal ecosystems and rural communities
- Specialized guidance from traditional practitioners and scientific professionals
- Prioritize community integration, public health, and sustainability.
- Scholarships are offered to worthy applicants.
