If you are a medical student and have dream of getting in one of the most reputed Medical Colleges of India for pursuing MBBS and unfortunately, your NEET score is not of that extent to allow you get in your favorite Medical College for doing MBBS , then today Amit Book Depot has something valuable to share with all Medical Aspirants.
For a medical student, MBBS is not the only option. Sadly, Many of us neglect other medical courses which are equally valuable and reputable like MBBS. So, what are they? Stay tuned.
a) BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) which is one of the most popular and designated degree of dentists is the only educational and professional course of Dental Surgery in India.
Equivalent to MBBS , BDS will give ‘Dr’ prefix to your name.
In BDS, students learn about denture, dental problems and surgery.
Eligibility:
Candidates who have passed the Class 12th examination with Science along with Physics, Chemistry and Biology and English are ready to go for the BDS course.
Duration:
BDS is a 5 Years Complete programme (including 4 years academy qualification and 1 year compulsory internship) . BDS can be pursued as full time and part time course.
Career & Jobs:
After the BDS, Students are entitled with ‘Dr’ prefix. Also, It is a professional career field with 100% job placements & growth opportunities.
Teaching Career is straightaway open and most liked by Candidates after pursuing BDS. Those who are interested can easily get a job as a Teacher in any of the best Dental Colleges of India.
Also,If Candidates are interested for further study, then Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) is an advanced degree in Dentistry.Also it allows the candidates to specialize in any of its discipline.
Job Profiles:
A BDS candidate is eligible for following great job profiles:
Dentist, Dental Surgeon, Endodontic, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist,Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Pedodontics, Periodontics, Prosthodontics .
Salary:
The initial salary of a dentist is minimum Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 30,000 per month and after getting experience and mastering in this field, the denstist may start getting handsome salary upto 4 to 6 lakh per annum.
b) BSC Nursing
B.Sc Nursing is a 4 year course recognized by the Indian Nursing Council.
This programme focuses on restoring health and providing care to sick. After pursuing BSc Nursing Students can opt for MSc in nursing which will improve their prospects/possibility in the job market.
Eligibility:
Candidates who have passed the Class 12th examination with Science along with Physics, Chemistry and Biology and English are ready to go for the Bsc Nursing course.
Duration:
The Duration of B.sc Nursing Course is 4 years.
B.sc Nursing Entrance Examinations:
Following is the list of Entrance Examinations required for getting in one of the most reputed Medical Colleges of India.
AIIMS – (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) |
B.Sc. Nursing Admission Test |
AFMC Entrance Exam |
Armed Forces Medical College B.Sc Nursing program entrance exam. |
Nitte University Mangalore |
B.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam (NUPMET) |
Banaras Hindu University |
B.Sc (Nursing) Admission Test |
PPMET |
Punjab Para Medical Entrance Test for Admission to B.Sc. Nursing courses |
CMC Ludhiana |
Entrance Test for Admission to B.Sc. Nursing courses |
Career &Jobs:
Bsc Nursing open gate of wide range of opportunities for you.
Candidates can either go for higher studies or apply for Jobs.
Job profiles:
After B.sc Nursing, Candidates can apply for job as Nursing Advisers to the Indian Government, Nursing Assistants/Supervisors, Teachers and Nursing Superintendents.
Salary:
The Initial salary after B.sc nursing course will be around Rs.15000/month and will gradually increase with experience.
MSc holder can get a Salary of Rs 25,000 to 40,000 per month.
c) Paramedical Courses
The demand for allied healthcare workers is rising in India. They are also in huge demand in foreign counties, where pay packages are very handsome. Paramedical courses are related to the allied healthcare sector.
Eligibility:
Candidates who have passed the Class 12th examination with Science along with Physics, Chemistry and Biology and English with at-least 50% marks are eligible for Paramedical Courses.
Types of Paramedical Courses:
1)Bachelor’s Degree courses
Bachelor of Physiotherapy,Bachelor of Occupational Therapy,B.Sc. in OTT (Operation Theatre Technology),B.Sc. in Dialysis Technology,B.Sc. in MLT (Medical Lab Technology),B.Sc. in X-Ray Technology,B.Sc. in Radiography,B.Sc. in Medical Imaging Technology,B.Sc. in Medical Record Technology,BASLP,B.Sc. in Ophthalmic Technology,B.Sc. in Audiology and Speech Therapy,B.Sc. in Optometry,B.Sc. in Anaesthesia Technology are some of the Best Bachelor Degree Paramedical Courses.
Duration: 3 years is the duration of these courses . Some academic courses are however 4 years long including theory & practical training.
2)Diploma courses
Diploma in Physiotherapy,Diploma in Occupational Therapy,DOTT (Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology),Diploma in Dialysis Technology,DMLT (Diploma in Medical Lab Technology),Diploma in X-Ray Technology,Diploma in Radiography,Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology,Diploma in Medical Record Technology,Diploma in Nursing Care Assistant,ANM,GNM,Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology,DHLS (Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech),Diploma in Anaesthesia Technology,Diploma in Dental Hygienist,Diploma in Rural Health Care,Diploma in Community Health Care are some of the Best Diploma Paramedical Courses.
Duration: 1-3 years is the duration of these courses.
3)Certificate courses
Certificate in X-Ray Technician,Certificate in Lab Assistant/Technician,Certificate in Dental Assistant,Certificate in Operation Theatre Assistant,Certificate in Nursing Care Assistant,Certificate in ECG and CT Scan Technician,Certificate in Dialysis Technician,Certificate in Home Based Health Care,Certificate in Rural Health Care,Certificate in HIV and Family Education,Certificate in Nutrition and Childcare are some of the best Certificate Paramedical Course. Even 10th pass can opt for these courses.
Duration: 6 months to 2 years is the average duration.
TOP COLLEGES OFFERING PARAMEDICAL COURSES IN INDIA:
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Christian Medical College, Pune,University College of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune,Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Mumbai, Kasturba Medical College Manipal University, Manipal,Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai,Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore,Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University,Christian Medical College, Ludhiana,St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai,Madras Medical College, Mumbai,Osmania University, Hyderabad,Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Symbiosis International University.
Career & Jobs:
Candidates who have pursued Paramedical Courses easily get jobs in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, and diagnostic centres .
d) Integrated B.Sc + M.Sc Course
Integrated M.Sc. course can be done after 12th.
It is equivalent to M.sc. It is like a deal wrapped with deep knowledge, less time consumption and nearly same amount of fee structure.
Duration: Integrated M.Sc. is a 5 year program that includes theoretical and practical sessions.
Top Colleges & Universities offering Integrated Bsc-Msc Course:
B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College Chennai, Birla Institute of Technology Pilani, Annex College of Science and Commerce Kolkata, C.M.S College of Science and Commerce, D.G. Ruparel College Mumbai, Thakur College of Science & Commerce Mumbai, Baba Farid Institute of Technology (BFIT) Dehradun, Institute of Global Business Management Studies (IGBMS) Bangalore, National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneshwar, Orissa Loyola College Chennai . Sikkim Manipal University, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, Kerala, Saveetha University, Chennai ,Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chattishgarh ,VIT University, SRM University, Sathyabama University.
Career &Jobs:
The career opportunity after Integrated M.Sc. is very high. A number of industries recruit the candidates who have pursued their degree in Integrated M.Sc.
Jobs Profile :
Candidates can get job profile such as scientist, researcher, lecturer or a consultant. These job profiles offer high remunerations compared to other jobs of the same kind.
e)Bachelor of pharmacy (B.pharm)
B.Pharm is an undergraduate degree course in the pharma field. The duration of this course is 4 years. After the completion of this course, an individual can practice as a Pharmacist or chemist.
Eligibility:
Candidates must have passed class 12th with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics/Biology with atleast 50% marks.
Also,if you have done diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) , you are eligible.
Admission:
Candidates can apply for national level or state level Pharmacy entrance exam. The national level entrance exam is Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT 2019). They can also apply for the state level exams such as TS EAMCET 2019, AP EAMCET 2019 BCECE 2019, WBJEE 2019 .
BVP CET 2019, IPU CET 2019, MHT CET 2019, etc are some exams conducted by private and public universities for offering admission in their various graduate and postgraduate Pharmacy courses.
Career & Jobs:
The pharmacy sector offers gate of lots of opportunities to the students after they complete the course.
Job Profile:
Students can work as Chemical/Drug Technician, Bio-Technology Industries, Drug Therapist, Drug Inspector ,Hospital Drug Coordinator, Health Inspector ,Pharmacist ,Pathological Lab ,Research & Development , Making Prescription to Patients ,Scientist ,Research Officer .
Top Recruiters:
Hospitals and Clinics (Government and Private), State wise Drugs and Pharmaceutical Boards, Medical Shop chains (the likes of Apollo Pharmacy), Chemist Shops, Cipla, Abbott India, Research bodies and labs, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Biocon, Glaxo Smith Kline India .
Salary:
The initial salary for a fresher in Pharmacy field is around Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 18,000 per month in India and with experience in this field, salary gets increased gradually upto 9-12 lakh/anum.
f)Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
We all know about Ayurveda and aware of how successful it has always been in healing sick from ancient times. It is connected to the Vedic Period and its magical powers cannot be described in words.
BAMS can be said as an Integrated Indian course in medical fields which will teach you the cure and prevention of diseases and the power to heal the sick with Traditional Ayurveda Medicines .
Eligibility:
Candidate must have passed Class 12th with Science Stream i.e with Physics,Chemistry,Biology as main subjects with at least 50% marks.
Also,Candidates have to appear for NEET 2019 examination or Candidates can appear for State- Level entrance examinations like GCET 2018 (Goa Common Entrance Test), KLEU AIET ( KLE University) , Assam CEE, etc.
Your Admission in College will depend on your Class 12th marks and Entrance Examination scores.
Duration:
The duration for BAMS course is 5 years and 6 months which includes 4.5 years of academic study and 1 year of internship.
Career & Jobs:
Ayurveda is becoming popular day by day not just in India but also abroad due to its magical healing effects. Where allopathy fails, Ayurveda has always prevailed . So, the career opportunities for BAMS is not just in India but also in foreign countries.
The Candidate who does BAMS has earned the ‘Dr’ prefix and is ready to practice as ayurvedic pharmacist,doctor,therapist in Government or private hospitals or he/she can get a job as Professor in reputed Medical Colleges of India.
Salary:
The initial salary for an Ayurveda specialist ranges from Rs 20,000 to Rs 50,000 and with expertise,this range can elevate very smoothly .
g)Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)
BHMS is an under graduation programme which covers the Homeopathic system of curing the sick. Homeopathy is the third most popular medication system in India, after the allopathic and the ayurvedic system.
Eligibility:
Candidate must have passed Class 12th with Science Stream i.e with Physics,Chemistry,Biology as main subjects with at least 50% marks. Also,Candidates have to appear for NEET 2019 examination or Candidates can appear for State- Level entrance examinations . Your Admission in College will depend on your Class 12th marks and Entrance Examination scores.
Duration:
The duration for BHMS course is 5 years and 6 months which includes 4.5 years of academic study and 1 year of internship.
Career &Jobs:
Homeopathy is also gaining popularity at a very fast pace which opens its scope not only in India but in foreign countries also.
Many people now-a-days are moving on to Homeopathy due to its anti-side effects medications. They are completely safe and activate natural healing powers of the body.
So, BHMS will entitle you with ‘Dr’ prefix and you can practice as Homeopathic Doctor in government or private hospitals in India or abroad.
Also, He/she is eligible to become a Professor in Medical Colleges of India.
Salary:
In Government sector, BHMS graduate can get Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000 as initial salary while for Private , it is generally around Rs 20,000 but as we know experience and hard work pays and this salary range will uplift in a very short time .
So,these were the Best Courses/Programmes other than MBBS which will lead you to a bright and reputed career. Also, if you are preparing for NEET 2019 , check this article for complete information regarding NEET 2019 and 10 Best Books for NTA NEET 2019.
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