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Parul Thapa

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When it comes to choosing between a Paramedical course and MBBS, both options offer unique opportunities for professional growth in the medical field. A paramedical course focuses on equipping individuals with specialised medical skills and knowledge which allows graduates to contribute to patient care and support the work of medical professionals. On the other hand, pursuing an MBBS degree provides a comprehensive education in medicine, covering subjects like anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and clinical practice.

Candidates can look at the table below to see the comparison between the two courses.

Particulars

Paramedical Courses

MBBS

Course Level

UG, PG, Diploma & Certificate

UG

Course Duration

3-4 years

5 years

Average fee

  • Diploma courses - INR 35,000 to INR 40,000 
  • Bachelor's degree - INR 60,000 (per annum) 
  • Master's degree - INR 40,000 to INR 50,000 

INR 25,000 to INR 1.15 crore

Entrance Exam

NEET PG, CUET, NEET, IPU CET, INI CET, NEET MDS

NEET

Popular Colleges

Christian Medical College, AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER, Jamia Hamdard, etc.

AIIMS Delhi, 6 lang="EN-US"> Christian Medical College Vellore, 9 lang="EN-US"> Banaras Hindu University, JIPMER Puducherry, etc.

Average annual salary

INR 1.7 LPA - INR 17 LPA

INR 2.5 LPA - INR 15 LPA

Job profiles

Advanced Life Support Paramedic, Medical Assistant, Critical Care Paramedic, Radiologist, Occupational Therapist

Medical Surgeon, Medical officers, Paediatrician, General Physician, etc.

Top Recruiters

Nanavati Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Manipal Hospital, Apollo Hospital, MaxCure Hospital, Billroth Hospital, etc.

Medanta Hospitals, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Fortis Healthcare Ltd, Wockhardt Ltd, etc.

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Parul Thapa

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Paramedical courses and Nursing are two different fields in healthcare industry. 

Candidates can see table below to know the comparison between the two courses -

Particulars

Paramedical Courses

Nursing

Course Level

UG, PG, Diploma & Certificate

UG, PG, Diploma & PhD

Course Duration

3-4 years

2 years - 3 years

Average fee

  • Diploma courses - INR 35,000 to INR 40,000 
  • Bachelor's degree - INR 60,000 (per annum) 
  • Master's degree - INR 40,000 to INR 50,000 

INR 20, 000 - INR 3.8 Lakh

Entrance Exam

NEET PG, CUET, NEET, IPU CET, INI CET, NEET MDS

AIIMS BSc Nursing, PGIMER Nursing, CMC Ludhiana BSc Nursing, Indian Army Nursing, JIPMER Nursing, KGMU Nursing, RUHS Nursing 

Popular Colleges

Christian Medical College, AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER, Jamia Hamdard, etc.

AIIMS Delhi, King George's Medical University, Armed Forces Medical College, JIPMER Puducherry

Average annual salary

INR 1.7 LPA - INR 17 LPA

INR 3 LPA - INR 6 LPA

Job profiles

Advanced Life Support Paramedic, Medical Assistant, Critical Care Paramedic, Radiologist, Occupational Therapist

Nurse, Nurse Educator, Nurse supervisor, Professor, counsellor, etc

Top Recruiters

Nanavati Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Manipal Hospital, Apollo Hospital, MaxCure Hospital, Billroth Hospital, etc.

Government Hospitals, Government medical colleges, Ramaiah group of hospitals, Apollo Hospitals, Fortis Hospitals, Columbia Asia Hospitals, 

CMC, etc.

Note: The info is taken from other sources and can be different.

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Parul Thapa

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No, Paramedical and MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) are not the same they are two different study courses in the healthcare field, with jobs and careers that are different.

MBBS is a bachelor's degree program that equips one with the skills of becoming medical doctors with the license to diagnose, treat, and take care of medical conditions. Paramedical courses, therefore, are special programs that equip one with the skills of working in specific healthcare specializations that support and supplement the medical professionals.

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Parul Thapa

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So, paramedical courses are basically all about the healthcare world, but not just being a doctor. There are tons of specializations, and some are super in demand right now. Which ones are “top” kinda depends on what jobs are out there, how much cash you can make, and what you're actually into. But here are five courses that people usually say are pretty lit because they're relevant and in demand:

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Parul Thapa

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Paramedical professionals work in healthcare settings to provide support and assistance to doctors and nurses. They are directly involved in patient care and diagnostics.

Biotechnology involves the application of biological and molecular principles to develop products and processes for various industries, including healthcare, agriculture, and the environment.

Candidates can view the table below to see the comparison between te two courses.

Particulars

Paramedical 

Biotechnology

Course Level

UG, PG, Diploma & Certificate

UG, PG, PhD, Diploma & Certificate

Course Duration

3-4 years

2 - 3 years

Course Fee

  • Diploma courses - INR 35,000 to INR 40,000 
  • Bachelor's degree - INR 60,000 (per annum) 
  • Master's degree - INR 40,000 to INR 50,000 

INR 654 - INR 13 L

Entrance Exam

NEET PG, CUET, NEET, IPU CET, INI CET, NEET MDS

GAT-B/BET, DU CUET

Popular Colleges

Christian Medical College, AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER, Jamia Hamdard, etc.

Banaras Hindu University, Bharathiar University, Calcutta University, Delhi University, Amity University, CGC Landran

Average Salary

INR 1.7 LPA - INR 17 LPA

INR 2.8 lakh - INR 6 lakh

Job profiles

Advanced Life Support Paramedic, Medical Assistant, Critical Care Paramedic, Radiologist, Occupational Therapist

Biochemist, Epidemiologist, Lab Technician, Research Scientist, etc. 

Top Recruiters

Nanavati Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Manipal Hospital, Apollo Hospital, MaxCure Hospital, Billroth Hospital, etc.Nanavati Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Manipal Hospital, Apollo Hospital, MaxCure Hospital, Billroth Hospital, etc.

Biocon, Cipla, GlaxoSmithKline, Cadila Healthcare, Reliance Life Sciences, etc.

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Parul Thapa

Contributor-Level 10

Nurse Anesthetist is like top job after paramedical courses

highest salaries for experienced CRNAs in India can go from INR 10 LPA to 20 LPA or even more per year in top hospitals and healthcare places

But yeah these numbers can change over time and salaries can be really different depending on region and how much CRNAs are needed

Also CRNAs need special training and certification and they work with doctors and other medical pros to make sure anesthesia is given safely Salaries for healthcare people, including CRNAs, depend on demand experience and where they work

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Parul Thapa

Contributor-Level 10

Yes there are many Paramedical courses you can go for like -

Medical Laboratory Technology

Radiography

Optometry

Physiotherapy

Occupational Therapy

Paramedical courses are offered at Diploma and degree levels in institutions and universities.

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Souvik Maity

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Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, located in Pune, is known for its physiotherapy program, including the Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) course.Some of the top recruiters are:- Apollo Hospitals Fortis Healthcare, Manipal Hospitals, Max Healthcare, Columbia Asia Hospitals, Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, Aditya Birla Memorial Hospital (Physiotherapy Department) Hosmat Hospital; Sports Authority of India; National Cricket Academy (Bangalore); Fit India Movement Olympic Training Centers Portea Medical. Placements depend on students' performance, specialization, and interests.

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Tavneet Kaur

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Yes student who did Physics, Chemistry and Maths (PCM) in Class 12 can go for the course.

Now, to join BSc Radiology, you must pass Class 12 with PCM or PCB from good school. You also must be 17 years old or more.

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Nikita Kumari

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B. K. Mody Government Pharmacy College in Rajkot, Gujarat offers 15 seats each for its M.Pharma. in Pharmaceutics and M.Pharma. in Pharmacology courses. To be eligible for admission, applicants must have scored at least 55% in their graduation. The total tuition fee for both courses is INR 4,700. 

 

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