These are the 4 main courses that are not just the most sought-after courses by medical aspirants but are also the most useful in the curriculum and career prospects.
MBBS
IIt won’t be wrong to say that the primary medical degree course in India would be the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery a.k.a MBBS. This is mainly a 5-6 year undergraduate (UG) course that is mainly followed in those countries that have by and large followed the British mode of education. There is a lot to know about this course, which is considered the paramount UG medical course in India.
1. This course attempts to train candidates to develop the ability to diagnose and treat medical illnesses.
2. Students are also made to develop the aptitude to constantly research new and innovative ways to combat newly mutating diseases.
3. They are taught the basics of various diseases and illnesses, along with the study of drugs, therapies, medical formulas, and others.
4. An important part of this course is for the candidates to be up-to-date with the latest norms and practices in the medical field. This also includes being aware of all the National and International health standards as well as policies, and how to abide by them without compromising on the quality of research.
5. An important yet overlooked aspect of MBBS is that it also makes the students aware of and abide by medical ethics. This is true in the case of research work, patient care as well as in day-to-day service.
6. This also involves good oral and written communication skills, which are also focussed on in this course.
All in all the MBBS course is a starting course for those who seek to become efficient medical professionals in the future. Students tend to gain basic knowledge and competencies during this course. It gives them an overall idea about the various medical disciplines and in turn, helps them to choose a specialization in the future.
BDS
Unlike MBBS, this isn’t an all-encompassing course but instead, focuses on one discipline i.e. Dentistry. This is evident from its name Bachelor of Dental Surgery. This is a 4-year undergraduate (UG) course that mainly trains students in understanding the facets of dental problems, surgery, and denture. There are a lot of other things that this course offers both, educationally, and practically.
1. Special emphasis is given to oral health, dental tools and practices as well as Dental Anatomy.
2. This course also adequately focuses on training the students to master the art of Prosthodontics as well as carry out Conservative dental practices like filling tooth cavities, etc. Students are given pre-clinical training on real-life-like models to perfect this art.
3. General Anatomy is one of the most important aspects of this course. This includes a study of the bones and muscles, with special emphasis on the Lymphatic System and organs as well as the Cardiovascular systems. Additionally, students are also made to understand the classifications of the above as well as the role of veins and arteries in these systems.
4. Other important fields that BDS focuses on include General Medicine General Surgery, and Radiology.
5. Just like Prosthodontics, BDS also focuses on various dental applications like Paedodontics and Endodontics.
6. Conservative Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry, and Microbiology are also important concepts taught here.
All in all, BDS focuses on ensuring that students taking this course are well-versed in the facets of Oral Medicine and Dental Surgery so that they become efficient dental medical practitioners in the future.
MBBS
It won’t be wrong to say that the primary medical degree course in India would be the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery a.k.a MBBS. This is mainly a 5-6 year undergraduate (UG) course that is mainly followed in those countries that have by and large followed the British mode of education. There is a lot to know about this course, which is considered the paramount UG medical course in India.
1. This course attempts to train candidates to develop the ability to diagnose and treat medical illnesses.
2. Students are also made to develop the aptitude to constantly research new and innovative ways to combat newly mutating diseases.
3. They are taught the basics of various diseases and illnesses, along with the study of drugs, therapies, medical formulas, and others.
4. An important part of this course is for the candidates to be up-to-date with the latest norms and practices in the medical field. This also includes being aware of all the National and International health standards as well as policies, and how to abide by them without compromising on the quality of research.
5. An important yet overlooked aspect of MBBS is that it also makes the students aware of and abide by medical ethics. This is true in the case of research work, patient care as well as in day-to-day service.
6. This also involves good oral and written communication skills, which are also focussed on in this course.
All in all the MBBS course is a starting course for those who seek to become efficient medical professionals in the future. Students tend to gain basic knowledge and competencies during this course. It gives them an overall idea about the various medical disciplines and in turn, helps them to choose a specialization in the future.
BDS
Unlike MBBS, this isn’t an all-encompassing course but instead, focuses on one discipline i.e. Dentistry. This is evident from its name Bachelor of Dental Surgery. This is a 4-year undergraduate (UG) course that mainly trains students in understanding the facets of dental problems, surgery, and denture. There are a lot of other things that this course offers both, educationally, and practically.
1. Special emphasis is given to oral health, dental tools and practices as well as Dental Anatomy.
2. This course also adequately focuses on training the students to master the art of Prosthodontics as well as carry out Conservative dental practices like filling tooth cavities, etc. Students are given pre-clinical training on real-life-like models to perfect this art.
3. General Anatomy is one of the most important aspects of this course. This includes a study of the bones and muscles, with special emphasis on the Lymphatic System and organs as well as the Cardiovascular systems. Additionally, students are also made to understand the classifications of the above as well as the role of veins and arteries in these systems.
4. Other important fields that BDS focuses on include General Medicine General Surgery, and Radiology.
5. Just like Prosthodontics, BDS also focuses on various dental applications like Paedodontics and Endodontics.
6. Conservative Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry, and Microbiology are also important concepts taught here.
All in all, BDS focuses on ensuring that students taking this course are well-versed in the facets of Oral Medicine and Dental Surgery so that they become efficient dental medical practitioners in the future.