Medical Courses are to support the Healthcare, one of the largest service sectors in the world which including hospitals, medical equipment, clinical procedures, telecommunication and IT services for the medical field, medical tourism, and various health insurance services.
List of Medical Courses After Class 12th
Medical courses offer specialization in various health sectors including medical and biomedical sciences, pharmacy, allied health, nursing, health, and fitness. Students who have a medical and health science degree can apply for jobs in Hospitals, Private clinics, and in the healthcare sectors. A graduate in medical and health science can also find their career at research centers, laboratories, and Pharmaceuticals Industry.
Medicine and Health Sciences Eligibility and Entrance Exams
To participate in medical & health sciences entrance examinations, one must have successfully completed Class 10+2 (Higher Secondary) examination with English as the main subject, and Science subjects such as Physics, Chemistry and Zoology/Botany. Also, the candidate must have completed 17 years of age at the time of their admissions.
Top Entrance Exams for Medicine & Health Sciences are as follows:
List of Medical Courses Eligibility and Duration
The best medical courses/careers after 10+2 are as the following.
M.B.B.S. (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
Course Duration: 5.5 years
MBBS is a bachelor's degree in the medical field to cure & diagnose patients who have an illness. Candidates must have completed at least 10+2 level of education with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects. The minimum score requirement may vary but General candidates must have scored at least 50% marks in the Intermediate examination.
B.D.S. (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
Course Duration: 4 years
BDS is a professional degree program in dentistry. Candidates must have completed at least 10+2 level of education with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects. The minimum score requirement may vary but General candidates must have scored at least 50% marks in the Intermediate examination.
B.H.M.S. (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery)
Course Duration: 5.5 years
BHMS is a bachelor's degree in India, this Homeopathic Education is regulated by the National Institute of Homeopathy. Candidates must have completed at least 10+2 level of education with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects. The minimum score requirement may vary but General candidates must have scored at least 50-60% marks in the Intermediate examination.
B.A.M.S. (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery)
Course Duration: 5.5 years
BAMS is a bachelor's degree in Ayurveda, a system of the Indian medical field. Ayurvedic Education is regulated by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM). Candidates must have completed at least 10+2 level of education with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects. The minimum score requirement may vary but General candidates must have scored at least 50% marks in the Intermediate examination.
B.S.M.S (Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery)
Course Duration: 5.5 years
To pursue BSMS candidates must have to qualify for class 12 with at least 50% marks.
M.D. (Doctor of Medicine)
Course Duration: 3 years
M.D. is a degree that is awarded to doctors who are physicians. (Minimum eligibility for doing M.D. course is MBBS and 50% minimum aggregate score)
M.S. (Master of Surgery)
Course Duration: 3 years
M.S. is a degree that is awarded to doctors who master a course in surgery. (Minimum eligibility for doing M.S. course is MBBS.)
B.V.Sc (Bachelor in Veterinary Science)
Course Duration: 5.5 years
BVSc, also known as Bachelor of Veterinary Science is an undergraduate course of 5 years in the field of veterinary science. The minimum eligibility for B.V.Sc is class 12 with 50% marks.
D.M (Doctorate in Medicine)
Course Duration: 2 to 3 years
D.M is a doctorate degree equivalent to the Ph.D., awarded by many universities in the USA. Doctors who have an M.D. degree are eligible to apply for this. The minimum qualification required for D.M. is M.D. / M.S. / PG Medical Diploma, and 40% - 50% minimum score required.
B.Pth or BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)
Course Duration: 4.5 years
Candidates who pursue physiotherapy are known as physiotherapists. To pursue BPT, candidates must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in 10+2.
B.Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy)
Course Duration: 4 years
Candidate must have passed 10+2 with at least 50% marks with biology/mathematics as one of the compulsory subjects, or D.Pharm (Diploma in Pharmacy). This degree involves the knowledge of pharmacy.
B.Sc Nursing
Course Duration: 4 years
Candidate must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology with a minimum of 45% marks.
B.P.T (Physiotherapy)
Course Duration: 4.5 years
Candidate must have passed in 12th class or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in physics, chemistry, and biology.
B.O.T (Occupational Therapy)
Course Duration: 3 years
Candidate must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology. Some institutions may opt for an entrance examination.
B.U.M.S (Unani Medicine)
Course Duration: 5.5 years
BUMS degree is equivalent to the BAMS but in Unani medicines. Candidate must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology. Urdu is compulsory up to 10th class or equivalent Education.
BMLT (Bachelor of Medical Lab Technicians)
Course Duration: 3 year
BMLT is a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory technology, which contains the entire laboratory practices of the medical system. The candidate must have passed the 10+2 exam with Physics, Chemistry & Biology (PCB).
DMLT (Diploma of Medical Lab Technicians)
Course Duration: 1 year
DMLT is a medical diploma course of medical laboratory technology, contains the laboratory practices of the medical field. The candidate must have passed the 10+2 exam with Physics, Chemistry & Biology (PCB).
MBBS, BDS, BPharm, BSc Nursing, Public Health, Bachelor in Optometry, and more specializations are the courses offered under Medical and Health Science.