MBBS Course Details
MBBS Course Details
MBBS Course DetailsMBBS: An Overview
How to get admission in MBBS?
MBBS Course Structure
Skills needed for a career in medicine
Major career options after MBBS
MBBS or Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery is the most sought after and popular undergraduate degree studied by students who want to pursue a career in medicine. It is a 5-year and 6-month course that includes a one-year rotational internship.
How to get admission in MBBS?
MBBS, is a highly sought after course after 12th class and admits the largest number of applicants. To get admission in the MBBS course, candidates have to clear the NEET UG entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Every year more than 16 thousand candidates register for the National Aptitude Test. It is the only entrance exam that all medical colleges in India have to take to offer admission to various medical courses. Candidates are advised to check NEET UG eligibility criteria before opting for MBBS.
Basic eligibility criteria for securing seat in MBBS course:
- Candidate must have passed 12th class examination with at least 50% marks in PCB – Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany and Zoology) and English.
- Students must be at least 17 years old at the time of application.
- There is no upper age limit for filing an application until the Supreme Court decides.
- Reserved category students should score at least 40% marks in class 12 (10% relaxation), Persons with Disabilities (PWD) should score at least 45% marks and for general category the minimum requirement is 50% marks.
- The candidate’s maximum number of attempts is unlimited.
- All Indian Nationals, Non-Resident Indians, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIC) are all eligible to pursue this MBBS course.
MBBS Course Structure
What will you actually study in MBBS?
MBBS is a thoroughly comprehensive course and covers all the basic concepts of medicine and surgery. The MBBS course syllabus is divided into 3 stages – pre-clinical, para-clinical and clinical stages.
Preclinical
It is a two-semester foundation phase where students get a head start and know-how about the basics. To participate in the next phase, one must qualify in the first phase of MBBS.
Paraclinical
MBBS graduates are recruited into the medical services in the three wings of the Army, Navy and Air Force. They are mostly recruited in army hospitals or infantry units. If you desire to serve the nation along with the army, what better way than to join the prestigious armed forces.
Clinical
This phase of the MBBS degree program is the last academic stage ranging from the fifth to the ninth semester. At this stage, the emphasis remains on the study of various specialties in medicine and surgery.
Skills needed for a career in medicine
Pursuing MBBS can be a very difficult and daunting task. Students are required to spend most of their time studying and training. However, to be a successful medical aspirant in the future, they must inculcate certain skills and qualities.
The following table lists all the major subjects included in the MBBS syllabus:
| Phase | Year | Semesters | Subjects |
| Pre-Clinical | Year 1 | 1 – 2 | Physiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry |
| Para-Clinical | Year 2 | 3 – 5 | Community Medicine; Forensic Medicine, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Clinical Postings inward, OPDs to start here |
| Clinical | Year 3 | 6 – 9 | Medicine and allied subjects (Psychiatry, Dermatology), Community Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology; Paediatrics. |
The following list highlights the main skills required for students who want to study MBBS:
- Main skills
- Analytical ability
- Communication skills
- Team play
- Organization of time
- Leadership skills
- Academic eligibility
- Good interpersonal relationships
- Decision making skills
- Technical skills
- Collaboration skills
- Empathy
Attention to detail
Major career options after MBBS
MBBS is a broad field that offers a range of career opportunities to students who qualify. Below are the major career options available to students after completing MBBS:
Combined medical services
Union Public Service Commission UPSC conducts Combined Medical Services Examination to appoint various medical professionals in central and state health sectors. It is very competitive but with proper preparation strategy students can crack this exam easily.
Defense Services
MBBS graduates are recruited into the medical services in the three wings of the Army, Navy and Air Force. They are mostly recruited in army hospitals or infantry units. If you desire to serve the nation along with the army, what better way than to join the prestigious armed forces.
Private hospitals
Various chains of private hospitals and clinics are always in high demand for doctors and health professionals. MBBS Graduates can apply. Although specialization would help in getting a better job opportunity, MBBS graduates still get great placement opportunities due to the endless demand of doctors in the world.
Clinical research
In addition to working in government and private hospitals, students can also engage in clinical research. Clinical research refers to the study of diseases and health problems in humans.
Future studies – PG
In addition to starting work as a professional, students can also opt for further studies in several traditional and new specializations available. They just need to identify their area of interest and go for a PG course in that particular specialization.
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