MBBS
Course Overview: The MBBS course is a 5.5-year undergraduate medical program that includes 4.5 years of academic studies and 1 year of compulsory internship. The course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the human body, its functions, and diseases.
Course Structure -The MBBS course is divided into four parts:
1. Pre-Clinical Phase (1st and 2nd semester): This phase focuses on the basics of medical sciences, including anatomy, 1
biochemistry, physiology, and pharmacology.
2. Para-Clinical Phase (3rd and 4th semester): This phase introduces students to the clinical aspects of medicine, including pathology, microbiology, and forensic medicine.
3. Clinical Phase (5th to 9th semester): This phase provides hands-on training in various clinical departments, including medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and community medicine.
4. Internship (10th semester): This is a compulsory one-year internship program that provides students with practical experience in a hospital setting.
Course Curriculum-The MBBS course curriculum includes:
1. Anatomy 2. Biochemistry 3. Physiology 4. Pharmacology 5. Pathology 6. Microbiology 7. Forensic Medicine 8. Medicine 9. Surgery
10. Pediatrics 11. Obstetrics and Gynecology 12. Community
Medicine Career Opportunities -After completing the MBBS course, students can pursue various career opportunities, including:
1. Clinical Practice: Students can work as medical officers in hospitals, clinics, or private practice.
2. Research: Students can pursue research careers in medical institutions, universities, or research organizations.
3. Academics: Students can teach medicine in medical colleges or universities.
4. Public Health: Students can work in public health organizations, NGOs, or government agencies.
5. Specialization: Students can pursue postgraduate studies in various medical specialties, such as MD, MS, or MCh.
Eligibility Criteria-The eligibility criteria for MBBS admission vary depending on the institution and location.
However, the general eligibility criteria include:
1. Age: The candidate should be at least 17 years old.
2. Qualification: The candidate should have passed the 10+2 examination with physics, chemistry, and biology.
3. Entrance Exam: The candidate should have qualified for the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) or other entrance exams.