An MBBS degree is an undergraduate course for aspirants who want to fulfill their dream of becoming a doctor. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), is a professional degree in medical science. After completing the MBBS course and obtaining the degree, students would be qualified as medical practitioners or doctors. The duration of the MBBS course is five years and six months including one year of rotational internship at hospitals, health centers, and health camps organized by nonprofit organizations (NGOs).
For admission to the MBBS course in India, a student needs to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). This is the only entrance test for admission to MBBS courses and is accepted by both government and private institutions.
In the MBBS course curriculum, aspiring doctors not only learn about everything in and around the medical and healthcare industry, but they also learn the ethical practices, get to intern with hospitals, and volunteer projects. The subjects in the MBBS course:
It must be noted by candidates that admission to PG courses in most of the colleges in India is done through National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate Medical Courses, commonly known as NEET PG, except for some colleges who do not come under the ambit of NEET PG which are AIIMS, PGIMER, Chandigarh, JIPMER, Puducherry, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum.
Doctor of Medicine (MD) is a program of 3 years PG course degree in medicine. Medical doctors or applicants possessing M.B.B.S. degrees in their undergraduates are eligible to apply for this course. To excel in the field of medicine applicants opt for a Doctor of Medicine or MD degree for specialization in post-graduation. After successful completion of MD, medical PG course, aspirants will be eligible to work as a physician. The following is the list of PG medical courses comprised under the Doctor of Medicine.
Master of Surgery (MS) is a program of 3 years PG course that leads to a postgraduate degree in medical surgery. Applicants who have completed their M.B.B.S. degrees in their under graduation are eligible to apply for this PG course. Candidates who want to have more theoretical/research knowledge, as well as practical and clinical skills regarding the surgery, can opt for a Master of Surgery while their post-graduation. After successful completion of the MS PG course, applicants will be eligible to work as Surgeon.
The following is the list of PG medical courses comprised under the Master of Surgery:
Post Graduate diploma program is a diploma programme in medicine is offered by various medical colleges or institutions across India. Candidates after their under graduation in MBBS can opt for the same while pursuing their medical PG diploma. The duration of this PG program varies from 2 to 3 years. The following is the list of medical PG diploma courses comprised under it.