Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College

MBBS

What is MBBS?

MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) course is 5.5 years undergraduate degree with 4.5 years of course study and 1 year of mandatory internship in various fields of medicine.

The course is divided into 9 semesters in which one will gain an overview of various MBBS subjects like anatomy, pediatrics, biochemistry, and many other subjects during the whole course.

The syllabus, prescribed in such a way that MBBS degree holders can choose a specialization for further majoring and practicing medicine. The career specializations for MBBS students are Nephrology, Cardiology, Gynecology, Anesthesiology, Organ Transplant, Endocrine, and General Surgery, etc.

Eligibility

• Candidates must have passed Class XII/higher secondary/pre-university qualifying examination with Science subjects i.e. Physics, Chemistry and Zoology/Botany. They also must have studied English as the main subject for their qualifying examination.
• Moreover, candidates also need to fulfil the age limit criteria i.e. they must have completed 17 years of age at the time of admissions.
• There are additional eligibility conditions as mentioned by the regulatory authorities for MBBS i.e. Medical Council of India (MCI).

Syllabus

The MBBS syllabus for 9 semesters is tabulated below for aspirants to refer to.

Job Profiles

• General Physician
• Medical Officer
• Medical Coder
• Dietician
• Dermatologist,

Recruiters

• Biomedical Companies
• Health Centers
• Hospitals
• Laboratories,
• Nursing Homes
• Polyclinics
• Private Practice

Average Fee

MBBS fees vary depending on government and private colleges. With average MBBS course fees ranging from INR 10,000 to INR 6 Lakhs per semester.

Average Salary

The initial salary of a medical graduate doctor may be the Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 35,000 per month. After getting the experience and good hands on in this field, the candidate may get the handsome salary as 2 to 5 lakh per per month.

BDS

B.D.S. / Bachelor of Dental Surgery 

B.D.S. or Bachelor of Dental Surgery is an undergraduate Dentistry course. The duration of Bachelor of Dental Surgery course is 4 years regular study followed by 1 year of internship. After M.B.B.S., Bachelor of Dental Surgery is one the most sought after course in the field of medical science. B.D.S. enables one to become a Dentist. The curriculum of BDS is being regulated by the Dental Council of India (DCI).

Information on eligibility, admission procedure, exams, fee and other details is given below.

BDS: BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) is an undergraduate course for five years duration. Under this degree duration, four years will be for theory and one year will be for internship on rotation basis in every department. Dental Council of India (DCI) regulates dental education in the country.

Eligibility: Candidates have to fulfill the specified criteria in terms of nationality, age limit if any, qualifying exam, pass percentage, and more. In addition, they must also qualify NEET .

• For NEET candidates belonging from the general category must have to obtain a minimum of 50th percentile, for SC/ST/OBC candidates 40th percentile and candidates with locomotor disability 45th percentile.
• Candidates have to pass a recognized Higher/Senior Secondary Examination or the Indian School Certificate Examination equivalent to 10+2 Higher/Senior Secondary Examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology. Unreserved candidates and OCI, NRI, foreign candidates must have secured at least 50% in their qualifying exam in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/ Biotechnology and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes or Other Backward Classes (OBC)must have secured 40%.
• Candidates must have completed 17 years at the time of admission or before December 31 of the year of admission.

Syllabus of Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS):

Candidates can go through the below-mentioned syllabus of BDS degree, which an aspirant has to go through while completing the degree.

First Year of BDS

• General Human Anatomy including Embryology and Histology
• General Human Physiology and Biochemistry, Nutrition and Dietetics
• Dental Anatomy Embryology and Oral Histology
• Dental Materials
• Pre-clinical Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge

Second Year of BDS

• General Pathology and Microbiology
• General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics
• Dental Materials
• Preclinical Conservative Dentistry
• Pre-clinical Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
• Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology

Third Year of BDS

• General Medicine
• General Surgery
• Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology
• Conservative dentistry and Endodontics
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Oral Medicine and Radiology
• Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
• Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry
• Periodontology
• Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge

Fourth Year of BDS

• Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
• Oral Medicine & Radiology
• Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry
• Periodontology
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
• Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
• Public Health Dentistry

Scope:

In today's world, where oral health is one of the primary concerns for everyone, the scope of BDS in India and abroad is very high. People like to visit the dentist for their oral checkup in a month or two. The scope of Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in India is very vast and increasing at a rapid speed day by day. It depends on the respective aspirant’s skills, knowledge, calibers, and the place they are practicing. The course of BDS is very career-oriented and serves society with its application. BDS graduates can easily earn a handsome salary by working in both private or government organizations. Some of the employment area after graduating from BDS are mentioned below

• Dental Clinics
• Government hospitals
• Dental Institutions
• Pharmaceutical Companies
• Dental Products Manufactures
• Private Practice

Careers opportunities after BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)

A wide variety of career choices is open for students after BDS. The most obvious choice would be to practice as a dentist. An important point is that students must register with the Dental Council of India to be able to practice as a dentist. Some of the career options are mentioned below:

• Set up private practice: A common option followed by many dentists who have passed and registered themselves with the Dental Council of India. This will require some amount of funds and a good location. It also will take sometime before the dentists can establish themselves.
• Consultant: In case setting up one’s own practice is not appealing, working as a consultant with established hospitals is another option. Here, one would be like an employee who is required to take on the patients who visit the hospital for their dental problems.
• Teaching: Generally freshers are not taken in for teaching. The job requires experienced doctors who can answer queries and teach well. Mostly the doctors attached to the Govt hospitals also work as consulting professors to the students at the attached colleges. However, teaching is an option for dentists who are having some experience working as a dentist.
• Government Job: Most Govt hospitals, organizations, PSUs require doctors including dentists. So students can go in for these jobs for job security.
• Options Abroad: To work abroad or practice as a dentist, one needs to check the regulations of the country and fulfill them to start work.
• Further Study: Another option would be to go in for a Masters in Dental Surgery. The specializations available allow the dentist to choose the area in which they would like to mark their career. They have a choice of 9 specializations to choose from while pursuing their masters as given below.

1. Oral Medicine, Diagnosis, and Radiology
2. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
3. Oral Pathology and Microbiology
4. Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
5. Orthodontics
6. Prosthodontics
7. Periodontal Surgery and Oral Implantology
8. Pedodontics
9. Public Health Dentistry

MDS is not just the only option that is open for students. Dentists can also pursue a management course like MHA (Masters in Hospital Administration) or MPH (Masters in Public Health). This will allow them to step into the management side of health organizations or hospital chains.

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) Salary:

The salary of dental graduates depends upon their caliber and experience. Aspirants can earn a handsome salary both in the private and government sector. The experience wise salary after completing the graduation is :

0 to 6 years is 3 to 4 lakhs per annum, 6 to 12 years is 6 to 9 lakhs per annum (approx).

Fee:

The average annual fees to pursue BDS is around INR 1 Lakh to 8 Lakhs. 

BAMS

BAMS

BAMS or Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery is a 5.5 years long graduate degree that covers the study of the integrated system of modern medicine and traditional Ayurveda.

Eligibility Criteria

• Students should score at least 50%-60% in Class 12 from a recognized board Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in Class 12, as compulsory subjects.
• Applicants who satisfy the above qualification models need to show up for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and qualify it. Admission to the BAMS course is through a unified directing dependent on the NEET merit list.

BAMS Subjects

AMS course duration of 5 years and 6 months consists of syllabus including classroom training, practical training, workshops, conferences, etc., and 1 year of mandate internship in the fifth year.

Sanskrit is taught throughout the course for better subject understanding.The syllabus is made in such a way that has 3 Professionals of 1.5 years each, consisting of subjects such as:

• Ayurvedic Philosophy
• History of Ayurveda
• Toxicology
• Anatomy
• Physiology
• General Surgery and para surgical techniques
• Panchkarma, and others.

 Job profiles after completing the BAMS programme

• Lecturer
• Scientist
• Therapist
• Category manager
• Business development officer
• Sales representatives
• Product manager
• Pharmacist
• Jr. clinical trial coordinator
• Medical representative
• Ayurvedic doctor
• Sales executive
• Area sales manager
• Assistant claim manager health
• Manager – internal audit

Government Jobs

• BAMS graduates are hired as a homeopathy doctor in many govt hospitals and institutions with a salary of around INR 30,000 to INR 50,000. 
• With experience, the grade pay will increases .Some of the projects under which they are employed are National Health Mission schemes, among others where a doctor can earn around INR 35,000
• .In the evening, they can consult patients in private practice in clinics, and earn around INR 15,000 to INR 20,000 every month in major cities like Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, etc.
• Even esteemed institutions like AIIMS appoint BAMS doctor with the starting salary of around INR 85,000 to INR 90,000, with opportunities such as Junior Medical Officer and Senior Medical Officer with an average salary of around INR 1 Lakh per month. 
• Apart from these, you can take PSC and UPSC exams which are held every year, and go into administrative service and public sector.

Common Job Options:

Key employment areas:

Average fee

• The average BAMS course fee in India ranges from INR 25,000 - 3.2 lakh per annum

Average Salary

• The gross salary varies between Rs. 10, 000 – Rs. 15, 000. In private practice the earning is more and depends totally on the effort put into action.

BUMS

BUMS (Unani)

Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery is a 5 year course. Eligibility for the course is 10+2, intermediate cleared. Admissions for such course are on the basis of counseling after clearing entrance tests depending on the colleges. Unani is the fourth most popular medication system in India after the allopathic, Ayurveda and homeopathic system. According to this system there are four elements in human body as the Blood, Phlegm, yellow bile and the black bile. This is similar to the Ayurveda in term of the four elements and as popular as the Ayurveda.

Eligibility 

• The basic eligibility criteria for pursuing Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery (BUMS) course is a pass degree in Higher Secondary Examination or 10+2 in Science stream with subjects such as Physics, Chemistry and Biology with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized college or university.
• The students who have studied Urdu in class XII or having proficiency in Urdu language will be given preference in admission.

Syllabus and Course Description

Job profiles:

The job profiles after completing the BUMS programme are as the following:

• Hakeem
• consultant
• Lecturer
• Scientist
• Therapist
• Private practice
• Pharmacist
• Medical assistant
• Public health specialist
• Spa director

Recruiters or Employers:

• Unani Medical colleges
• Unani Charitable institutions
• Unani Clinic
• Unani medicine store
• Unani and ayurvedic Research institutes
• Unani Consultancies
• Unani medicine system education Training institutes
• Life science industries
• Healthcare community
• Unani Pharmaceutical industries like Hamdard
• Unani Government hospitals
• Unani private hospital
• Nursing home in Unani care
• Unani dispensaries

Average Fee

The tuition fees by average for Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery comes between INR 50,000 to 6.3 Lakhs for the span of three years.

Average Salary

The average salary for graduates Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery is around INR 2 to10 Lacs but this can be higher on the basis of experience and other factors.

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma)

B. Pharm. also is known as the Bachelor of Pharmacy is a bachelor's academic degree in the field of pharmacy. Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) is an undergraduate degree course in the field of Pharmacy education. The students those are interested in the medical field  can choose this course after the completion of class 12th . The duration of this course is 4 years.

Information on eligibility, admission procedure, exams, fee and other details is given below.

B. Pharmacy is the study of various subjects that come under pharmaceutical science such as drug safety, discovery, medical chemistry, industrial pharmacy, and several other subjects. This degree is apt for those individuals who are interested in becoming pharmacists and want to know how various medicinal drugs affect a human body. The B.Pharm is one of the popular job oriented course among the science students after class 12th. In this course the students study about the drugs and medicines, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Medicinal Chemistry etc. This course provides a large no. of job opportunities in both the public and private sector.

Eligibility:

Students who are interested in pursuing B. Pharm. have to meet the eligibility criteria mentioned below:

• Students must clear their 10+2 with physics, chemistry, mathematics, and biology as compulsory subjects.
• The minimum percentage to gain admission students must score a minimum of 50 per cent marks in the qualifying examination.
• Students who have completed their three-year diploma in pharmacy or D. Pharm are also eligible to pursue B. Pharmacy.
• Students should complete the age of 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission to the B Pharmacy course.
• Candidates who have cleared B Pharmacy Entrance Exams like MET, BITSAT, NIPER JEE, KCET etc

Syllabus of Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma)

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.

B.Pharm Subjects:

• Human Anatomy & Physiology
• Biochemistry
• Pharmaceutical Maths & Biostatistics
• Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

The B Pharmacy course structure also requires the students to undergo a practical training of 150 hours during the course of study after the second year in either of these 2:

• Pharmacy Practice (Hospital or Community Pharmacy)
• Pharmaceutical and Allied Industries

An examination is held at the end of each academic year/semester of B Pharmacy. Each examination may be held twice every year as both regular and supplementary examinations. Students have to go through both written as well as practical examinations (including oral), the marks of which will be as stated by the Pharmacy Council of India from time to time.

Scope of B.Pharma:

When it comes to the scope of B. Pharm., there are plenty of opportunities for students of Bachelor of Pharmacy. For a better understanding of the scope of B. Pharmacy, we will divide it into three sections, scope in the government sector, scope in the private sector and higher education.

Scope in the Government sector: After completing B. Pharm., there are various options for a student to work in the government sector. Students can apply for the post of drug inspector or a pharmacist in the government sector. The salary of a government drug inspector is also quite good. A fresher can draw a salary of around Rs. 45,000 to Rs. 55,000 depending on the profession the student chooses.

Scope in the Private sector: There is a wider scope in the private sector for someone who has done B. Pharm. There are various jobs available in the private sector in the form of pharmaceutical marketing, quality control, production, and pharmacist. Various companies are looking for quality pharmacists not only in the above-mentioned jobs but others such as regulatory affairs and medical underwriting as well. Since the pharmacy sector in India is growing, there is a high demand for pharmacists in drug manufacturing companies.

Higher Education: If a person is interested in going for higher education, then there is scope for that as well. Those who are interested can opt for M. Pharm. One can-do Masters in pharmaceutics, pharmacology, biotechnology, and clinical pharmacology. Remember one thing, the higher the qualification of the candidate, the higher will be the salary package.

MBA as an option: Those who have completed their B. Pharm have the option of pursuing an MBA. An MBA can help the student get a job in one of the many reputed pharmaceutical companies in India. Also, if the student has completed his or her MBA from a reputed institution, then the salary will also be high.

Ph. D.: Those who are interested in going a step further in higher studies can opt for a PhD in the same. After doing a Ph. D. there are several opportunities. One can start teaching in an institute or do research or join a company as a researcher, the opportunities are plentiful.

Career Opportunities after B. Pharm. (Bachelor of Pharmacy)

After doing B. Pharm, there are several career opportunities for students. From the government to the private sector or setting up ones’ own business. Below we have mentioned a few career opportunities for students who have completed their Bachelor of Pharmacy.

Chemical Technician: A chemical technician also known as a drug technician is a professional who uses lab equipment and techniques to assist chemists and researchers to develop, produce, experiment and evaluate various chemical products. A chemical technician is responsible for processing chemicals and writing reports.

Drug Inspector: A drug inspector is an individual who has the authority and is qualified to supervise the manufacturing of medical drugs. It is the responsibility of a drug inspector to monitor the safety, utility, and efficiency of the drug which has been manufactured before it is being sold at the counter. It is their primary responsibility to ensure the quality of the drug.

Health Inspector: As a health inspector the individual must investigate various drugs that are deemed harmful for human consumption. It is their duty to eliminate any drugs, that might prove harmful for use by human beings. Health inspectors often look into the complaints and other health concerns, such as keeping a tab on harmful and expired drugs.

Pharmacist: Those who have completed their B. Pharma can also become pharmacists. The primary responsibility of a pharmacist is to provide prescribed medicine or drugs to the patients. They are also responsible for telling the patient how to consume medicine. Often, they also oversee how the patient consuming the medicine. In certain cases, they also conduct health screenings and give immunizations.

Research Officer: As a research officer one is expected to supervise various research projects and coordinate with the team members to ensure the best possible outcome of the research. They also help to determine the objectives of the research and how to go about doing it. They often analyse various data points during the research to determine the course of the project.

Salary

When it comes to salary, it depends on the profession which has been chosen by the student. The average monthly salary of a drug inspector is around Rs. 55,000 to Rs. 70,000, while a pharmacist earns around Rs. 45,000 to Rs. 60,000 per month on an average. Those working in private firms can earn up to Rs. 1 lakh per month after a few years of experience.

Fee:

The average B Pharm course fee ranges from INR 40,000 to 1 lakh per annum. Which may differ according to universities/colleges standards. Entrance exam which the candidate take to get admission will also be a factor for deviation in fees.

Doctor of Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy /Pharm. D.

Pharm. D. is a 6- year doctorate level course, including five years of academic study and a year of internship or residency. The course aims to prepare eligible candidates students in the management of patient medication therapy and improving patient outcomes.   Pharm. D. is a latin term which means pharmaciae doctor.

It is a registered qualification under pharmacy act, 1948. The course was introduced by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), regulatory body for pharmacy education in India. The course is generally meant for students who have interest in learning of concepts related to clinical research and acquire an in-depth understanding of pharmacy practice concepts. 

Also, such professionals take on a number of tasks that MBBS graduates perform, such as monitoring patients, diagnosing diseases, etc.

Eligibility

Candidates interested in pursuing the course are required to meet the following minimum eligibility criteria:

• A minimum aggregate score of 55% at both Higher and Senior Secondary levels (classes 10thand 12th) completed from a recognized educational Board.
• Also, candidates should have completed the Senior Secondary level (class 12th) in the science stream, with a minimum aggregate score of 60% in PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) or PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).

Syllabus:

A semester-wise breakup of the course’s syllabus is given below.

Career Prospects

Students holding PharmD degree get wide opportunities such as research and development, quality assurance and improvement, technical advancements in healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.

Some prominent employment areas are College/University, Pharmaceutical Company, Private practice firm, Hospital, Franchise, Self- Employed.

Average Fee

The average fee charged for the course in India ranges between INR 6 and 20 Lakhs, varying across Institutes. Various institutes accept score GPAT for the admission. 

Average Salary

he average initial annual salary offered to such postgraduates ranges between INR 3 and 10 Lacs, depending upon the candidate’s skillsets.

Nursing

BSc Nursing 

BSc Nursing is a 4-year long undergraduate degree course in India, focusing on preparing talented nursing and paramedical staff. ... The Syllabus of BSc Nursing focuses on teaching students the key skills of Nursing, Human Anatomy, Nutrition, Microbiology and Genetics.

B.Sc (N), this undergraduate degree course is of three types:

• B.Sc (N) Basic
• B.Sc (N) Post-Basic
• B.Sc (N) Distance

The four-year undergraduate course in Nursing has been designed to completely train and qualify the students to deal with various aspects of professionalism and care.

The programme will train the students to take up decisions on their own in different nursing situations, all within the scope of the field. It will also train them to protect the rights of the patients and groups included.

 The programme will further train the students to take up research initiatives in Nursing as well as apply an evidence-based form of practice

Eligibility Criteria

• All Candidates must have crossed at least 17 years of age as of 31st December of the year they wish to seek admissions.
• The Maximum age limit for the course is at 35 years of age by 31st December of the same year. Candidates must have cleared the class 12 board examinations from one of the recognized board education, in the stream of science with Physics, Chemistry and Biology along with English.
•  Candidates will have to individually pass all the mentioned subjects.
•  Candidates will further be required to have obtained 45% aggregate score in the qualifying exam.
• Since all admissions will be based on the performance in the entrance exam, the candidates will be required to sit for either a state-level entrance exam or university-level entrance exam.

Syllabus

Career Options

Job profiles

Nurse as/in

• Home Care
• Assistant
• School
• Junior Psychiatric Ward
• Infection Control 
• Assist Supervisor
• Tutor
• Educator
• Home Care Nurses
• Manager.

Top Recruiters

• Apollo Hospitals Enterprises
• Fortis Healthcare
• Medanta Medicity
• Columbia Asia Hospital
• Fortis Healthcare
• Coronation hospital
• Global Hospital
• Max Hospital
• Manipal Hospital
• Synergy Hospital, Dehradun

Average Fee

The average BSc Nursing fees in India can be anywhere between INR 2,000 per year to INR 2,00,000 per year

Average Salary

The average BSc Nursing salary in India as per Pay Scale and other agencies is INR 3-5 lakh. This increases with the increase in experience of the employee.