Medicine is a science of Uncertainty and an art of Probability.
– William Osler
An MBBS degree is an undergraduate course for aspirants who want to fulfil their dream of becoming a doctor. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), is a professional degree in medical science. A person holding the MBBS degree becomes a certified medical practitioner.
Medical UG Courses
The following Undergraduate Medical Courses are :
- MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery.
- BDS – Bachelor of Dental Surgery.
- BAMS –Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery.
- BUMS –Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery.
- BHMS – Bachelor of Homeopathy Medicine and Surgery.
- BYNS– Bachelor of Yoga and Naturopathy Sciences.
MBBS
MBBS is one of the most preferred courses amongst science aspirants after passing class 12/PUC. Students who aspire to practice medicine or become surgeons will have to take up this course.
Duration: 5.5 years including one year internship
BAMS
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery is quite popular and many of the medical aspirants take up BAMS courses especially after the government started promoting AAYUSH and its benefits.
Duration: 5.5 years
BDS
Candidates who aspire to follow the career path of orthodontist or prosthodontist take up this course. BDS is a foundation course for those who want to become practising dentists or dental surgeons.
Duration: 4.5 years
BHMS
Since homoeopathic medicine is quite popular in India, pursuing the BHMS course is a good proposition for candidates who seek careers in the medical field. The course helps students how to heal patients by changing their surroundings in a natural and adaptable manner.
Duration: 5.5 years
Medical PG Courses
MD/MS:
The period for the Award of this Postgraduate Degree is three years. Different courses are
1.MD – General Medicine
2.MD – Pathology
3.MD – Forensic Medicine
4.MD – Dermatology
5.MS – General Surgery
6.MS – Ophthalmology
7.MS – Orthopaedics
8.MD -Radiotherapy
9.MS – Gynecology
MD-General Medicine
Post graduate in General Medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. The duration of the course is 3 years
MD-Paediatrics
Paediatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents, and the age limit usually ranges from birth up to 18.
Duration:3 years
MS-ENT
It is a three-year post-graduate programme aimed at providing in-depth knowledge of diseases related to the ear, nose, throat and head and neck.
MD-Dermatology
MD Dermatology involves advanced study of skin- related diseases. Dermatology as a branch of medicine deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases regarding skin, nails, and hair which include cancer, eczema, acne, psoriasis, skin allergies and nail infections.
Duration :3 years
MD-Radiotherapy
Post graduate in Radiotherapy is often abbreviated as RT, RTx, or XRT, is a therapy using ionizing radiation, generally as part of cancer treatment to control or kill malignant cells and normally delivered by a linear accelerator. The duration of the course is 3 years
MD-Anaesthesiology
The practice of administering medications either by injection or by inhalation that will induce a temporary state of loss of sensation or awareness, thus blocking operative pain and suffering. Anaesthesia includes analgesia (relief or prevention from pain), paralysis (muscle relaxation), amnesia (memory loss), or unconsciousness.
Eligibility Criteria..
For Undergraduate programme:
candidate must have passed PUC with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects, from a recognized board. Minimum aggregate marks required in PCB subjects- 50%.
Candidate must also have taken part in medical entrance examination organized by State or Central Government. Some of the well known entrance exam are- NEET UG, AIIMS Entrance, AIPMT, JIPMER, PGIMER and AFMC
For Postgraduate programme:
Candidates must have a valid MBBS degree from one of the recognised medical colleges or institutes in India or abroad.
Applications & Domains
It has wide range of applications in the stream of Drug reference, services to aid the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases and help ensure the safety of those at risk of acquiring infectious diseases, both in hospitals and in the community
Job Opportunities
Medical Professor, Medico Legal Advisor, Forensic Psychiatry, Public services, Govt Doctor, Own Clinic, Entrepreneurship
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