| Acronym |
Full-Form |
| MBBS |
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery |
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or MBBS is called Medicinae Baccalaureus Baccalaureus Chirurgiae in Latin. As is apparent from the full form, MBBS is two separate degrees combined in one area and rewarded together during practice.
MBBS: Duration
To complete this undergraduate degree, 5 years of graduation and a mandatory 1-year internship under a non-profit organization (NGO) is mandatory. Thus, it takes 6 years to complete this degree. After completing the degree, the candidate can practise in hospitals and other health, and medicine departments.
MBBS: Eligibility
- Candidates who have a Science background in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and English and are eligible to appear for the entrance exam for MBBS.
- 50% marks in higher secondary examinations or pre-university qualification exams are essential. For OBC/SC/ST criteria is 40%.
- The age of the candidate must be between 17-25 while enrollment. OBC/SC/ST students get a relaxation of five years.
- Appearing for NEET-UG, which is conducted by the National Testing Agency, is important to grab admission for MBBS in one of the best colleges in India.
NEET
Conducted by NTA, NEET or National Eligibility cum Entrance Test is an important exam for the students to get admission to the best colleges for the NEET-UG and NEET-PG courses. The student must give the NEET UG exam to pursue MBBS. And, for PhD/Doctorate courses in medical science, NEET PG is compulsory.
Top Medical Schools in India
These are some of the top Medical Colleges in India. The top medical colleges become a defining factor in shaping the career and growth of the students.
- AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences), Delhi
- BMC (Bangalore Medical College)
- King George’s Medical University, Lucknow.
- Christian Medical College, Vellore
- Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
- Calcutta Medical College and Hospital
- Grant Medical College
- Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow
- Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, Delhi
- Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Advantages of MBBS
There are a number of benefits of pursuing the MBBS degree. We have mentioned some of them here:
1. An opportunity to study the human body- inside and out
You will get the opportunity to study the human body and learn about the various mysteries of the human body. You can learn the name of every bone their shape and their size. It is said the human body is the most complicated machine. While pursuing an MBBS degree you will get the opportunity to unveil the workings of this machine.
2. Job Security, even in a post-apocalyptic age.
The high salaries of doctors and medical job stability are something that is not hidden from anyone. But doctors even get the benefits in the post-apocalyptic. Thus if you have an MBBS degree you will get all the perks even after civilisation is wiped out.
3. Chance to study anywhere in the world.
The main advantage of a Medical Science degree is the fact that you will not be bound to your home country. All over the world, there are a number of study options and everybody needs a doctor.
So this could also be an opportunity for you to move out of the country and learn and practise medicine in different parts of the world.
4. Becoming a real scientist.
With doctors using leeches as treatment, medicine has gone a long way. And it can safely be said that it is now an established science. But it is also true of science that it always keeps growing and developing. This is the job of a medical researcher.
5. The aid of the latest technology and equipment.
You will be able to say something like, "Forget the new iPhone, this is my new surgery robot!" And this is just the tip of the iceberg. Today, companies are investing heavily in medical technology and you will always have the best and the most advanced tools at your disposal.
MBBS specialisations
You will have plenty of time to pick your specialization. There are a number of options like:
- Biomedicine: Medical science that puts biological and physiological principles into clinical practice.
- Pharmacy: Medical science that deals with the preparation and dispensation of drugs.
- Nutrition: Medical science deals with the study of various foods, their nutritional values and how different patients should consume different foods according to their bodies.
- Dentistry: Medical science of the oral region of the body.
- Physiotherapy: Medical science that deals with applying the modes of physical movement.
The list doesn't end here, there are more streams like Psychiatry, Endocrinology, Neurology, Sports Medicine, Gerontology, Oncology, Cardiology, Genetics, or Intensive Care.
