Bachelor of Medical and Psychiatric Social Work

4 Years Degree Programme

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Global Education, Global Acceptance

  • Quantitative and Research Orientation
  • Applied and Policy-Centred Learning
  • Experiential and Interdisciplinary Learning
  • Career and Professional Readiness

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Programme Details

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4 Years Programme

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Upto 100% Scholarship

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100% Placement Assistance

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Eligibility
Pass in 12th cl

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BMPSW is a 4-year, 8-semester, 184-credit undergraduate programme that builds a foundation in social work theory and practice and progressively specialises into medical and psychiatric social work. Semesters 1-2 lay the groundwork with Introduction to Social Work, Psychology for Social Work Practice, Social Sciences & Health, Theories & Perspectives in Social Work, Human Growth & Development, and foundational fieldwork in NGO/community settings. Semesters 3-4 introduce Medical & Clinical Social Work, Casework, Counselling, Social Work Research Methods, Introduction to Mental Health Disorders, Advanced Counselling, Clinical Social Work Practice, Health Policy & Legislation, and clinical-setting fieldwork. Semesters 5-6 deepen clinical and community competence through Psychosocial & Therapeutic Interventions, Public Health Social Work, Community Health Interventions, Social Security Schemes, Health Advocacy, a research project, Health Programme Management, Hospital & Health Systems Administration, and Advanced Therapeutic Interventions, alongside government-systems and industry/CSR fieldwork. Semesters 7-8 focus on specialised and clinical fieldwork, Psychiatric Social Work, Professional Ethics & Leadership, a Research Dissertation, and a substantial Block Fieldwork/Internship (600 hours).

  • Prepare graduates with a strong theoretical and value foundation in social work who can competently practice within medical and psychiatric healthcare settings.
  • Equip graduates with the clinical, counselling, and therapeutic skills needed to work with individuals, families, groups, and communities affected by illness and mental health conditions.
  • Enable graduates to engage effectively with hospital systems, interdisciplinary healthcare teams, government health programmes, and community organisations.
  • Instil professional ethics, social sensitivity, and a rights-based, non-discriminatory approach to healthcare social work practice.
  • Develop the research orientation and administrative capability required for evidence-based practice, programme management, and career progression in health and mental health systems.

  • Apply core social work theories, values, and ethics to practice in medical and psychiatric settings.
  • Demonstrate competence in casework, group work, and community organisation methods.
  • Use interpersonal, communication, and counselling skills effectively with service users, families, and caregivers.
  • Conduct psychosocial assessments and design appropriate therapeutic and rehabilitative interventions.
  • Apply knowledge of human growth and development, health, nutrition, and epidemiology to social work practice.
  • Navigate and contribute to hospital systems, health administration, and social security/welfare schemes.
  • Conduct basic social work research and use evidence to inform practice and dissertation work.
  • Demonstrate professional ethics, leadership, and reflective practice through supervised fieldwork across NGO, community, government, clinical, and industry/CSR settings.
  • Use digital, statistical, and communication tools appropriately in professional social work practice.

  • Deliver medical and psychiatric social work interventions, including counselling and advanced therapeutic techniques, within hospital and clinical settings.
  • Identify and respond to psychiatric disorders and mental health needs through appropriate psychosocial and rehabilitative interventions.
  • Design and implement community health, public health, and health advocacy initiatives responsive to social and commercial determinants of health.
  • Independently manage a supervised block fieldwork/internship and complete a research dissertation demonstrating integration of theory and clinical practice.

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CST- Common scholarship test is a national and international level online MCQ based examination funded for intellectual empowerment by Assam down town University.

CST- Maximum enrolment each year is 269 seats and any 10+2 students can apply. Adtu is northeast India’s first placement driven university to provide 100% scholarship benefits worth 35 cr.

CST aims to inspire brilliant and competent students to pursue further education. Accredited with a prestigious grade by NAAC, UGC and AICTE.

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A 50% scholarship on total semester fees is provided to all specially abled students.

A 100% scholarship on the last semester fee is provided to all the alumni of Assam down town University.

A 100% scholarship on total semester fee for Economically Backward Classes

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  • Yoga Center
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  • Swimming Pool
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  • ICT Enabled Classrooms
  • Well Equipped Laboratories
  • Auditorium & Seminar Halls

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Rural Empowerment with SFURTI scheme

SFURTI scheme to support rural entrepreneurs and innovators, an initiative by the Ministry of MSME

TIDE 2.0 scheme for ICT-based startups

TIDE 2.0 scheme for ICT-based startups which provides a grant of Rs. 4L and Rs. 7L under EiR and Grant categories respectively, an initiative by the Ministry of MeitY.

dtVL Ideation interest-free loans up to Rs. 2 lakhs.

dtVL Ideation, an incubation program for early-stage entrepreneurs with a market-ready solution/product, offering interest-free loans up to Rs. 2 lakhs.

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Sprout UP, an incubation program for students, faculties, and researchers with innovative business ideas, prototypes, or technology solutions.

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