Career Options after 12th Medical

The Healthcare industry is the most prospering industry in India. The boom in this industry offers promising career options and handsome packages. This is the reason why more and more students opt for medical in their 12th class. The general trend among the students is still to become a doctor or a dentist.

However, Subjects like physics, chemistry, maths, and biology have made a significant change in this trend as now students are ready to explore different career options with this diverse set of subjects. In this article, we will guide students to choose the best courses after 12th science to excel in their future.

We understand that choosing a career is the most important as well as difficult phase in every student's life where they have to choose the best one among the plethora of options available. Here, we will explore overall career options after the medical stream.

Medical Courses after 12th PCM

1. MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)

MBBS is the only reason behind the majority of students choosing medical in their 12th class. MBBS degree is a full-time 5.5 years long professional degree course including the internship of 1 year, offered by various private and government colleges worldwide. NEET is one of the famous entrance tests to enroll in this degree.

Job opportunities- After completing your degree you can work in hospitals full time or open your clinic.

2. Bachelor of Dentist Surgery (BDS)

BDS is also a practicing 5-year course for those who want to make a career as a practicing dentist or dental surgeon. BDS course is also offered by NEET

Job Opportunities- You can work in hospitals full time or can run your clinic.

3. Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)

BAMS is another professional course after class 12th medical and is based on ayurvedic medicine. This is also a 5 and a half year-long course including an internship of 1 year.

Career opportunities- You can enroll for MD after completion of this course or you can also practice in hospitals.

4. Bachelor of Homeopathic medicine and surgery (BHMS)

This is a graduate degree in homeopathy and is awarded after 5 and a half years of internship. In this course, students learn how to cure diseases naturally, with the help of nature

Career opportunities- Most homeopathic doctors run their private clinics or work with multi-specialty hospitals.

5. Bachelor of Veterinary Science- B.VSc

This has become one of the famous courses in recent times. B.VSc is also a 5-year undergraduate course that deals with treating animals. It provides practical as well as theoretical knowledge on how to treat animals.

Career Opportunities- Aspirants can practice in government as well as private veterinary hospitals or run their clinics.

6. Bachelor of Physiotherapy - B.Pth or BPT

This is also a graduate course in physiotherapy and is a 5 years long course that depends upon practical knowledge of how to treat different tissues, muscles, and bones of the human body.

Career Opportunities- Physiotherapists can practice in hospitals, fitness centers, private clinics, etc.

The above-mentioned are some of the medical courses that after 12th PCM that students can pursue.

Medical Courses after 12th without NEET

Gone are the days when NEET was the only option for medical aspirants. Nowadays there is an abundance of exciting opportunities available to students but it is generally seen that most students are not even aware of these opportunities. We have listed some of the best medical courses after 12th without NEET.

Pharmacy

Pharmacy is one of the booming industries due to immense job opportunities. Students can pursue B. Pharm from various government and private colleges without clearing NEET.

Life Sciences

Life sciences are another emerging course and are available with multiple ranges of subjects like botany, biology, zoology, biotechnology, ecology, etc. Students can explore different career options in this field.

Clinical Research

Clinical research is one of the important industries as well as the most interesting sector as it determines the safety of medicines and medical procedures. 

Nutritionist

Nowadays almost every person seeks to consult a nutritionist which has lead to sudden growth in this industry. Medical students can pursue this course without clearing NEET.

Some other Courses are-

1. Bachelor of Science in Microbiology (Non-Clinical)
2. Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
3. Bachelor of Technology in Biomedical Engineering
4. Respiratory therapy
5. Cardiac Care Technology
6. Operation Theatre and Anesthesia Technology

Conclusion

We have covered some of the best medical courses after 12th PCM for all the aspiring medical students. NEET is a dream for every other medical aspirant however not everyone could fulfill this wish due to the high difficulty level of the exam and the limited number of seats. However, the abundance of job-oriented options available after 12th with or without NEET for medical students has proved to be bliss as they can now choose the best course according to their interests and capabilities.

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