MD Courses after MBBS: Eligibility, Colleges, Specilizations, Fees, Scope

MD Eligibility

For pursuing a Doctor of Medicine, candidates are required to fulfill certain necessary eligibility criteria. If any one of the criteria is not fulfilled then the candidate's application might get rejected. Some of the essential eligibility criteria are listed below for your reference, 

• Candidates must hold an MBBS degree or provisional MBBS pass certificate as recommended under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
• Candidates must complete their mandatory 12 months of rotatory internship.
• Candidates must secure a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate if belonging to the SC/ST-PwBD category, and 55% in the OBC-PwBD Category in all MBBS/BDS professional examinations.
• Candidates must hold a permanent or provisional registration certificate issued by MCI or State Medical Council showing MBBS qualification.

MD Courses after MBBS

After MBBS, there are 68 MD courses that the candidates can pursue after MBBS course offering specialization in various areas of Medical science. Some of the specializations are pathology, microbiology, community Medicine, Psychiatry, Anatomy, radiodiagnosis, Anaesthesiology, Forensic Medicine, Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, radiotherapy, gastroenterology, radiology, etc. 

Let’s discuss each of the specializations in detail for your reference, let’s start with salaries according to specializations:

MD Medicine 

MD in Medicine deals to prevent, diagnose, and treating diseases. Some of the subjects included are Biostatistics and Clinical Epidemiology, Diagnostic investigation and procedures, diseases with reference to General Medicine, etc. After MD in Pathology, candidates can find opportunities working as General Practitioners, bacteriologists, Obstetricians, etc. 

MD Pathology

MD in Pathology deals with the study of medicine and diagnostics and the study of disease. This is a division of medical science on the effects, development, processes, and causes of diseases. Some of the subjects included are pathology, microbiology, Immunology, medical genetics, Neuroscience, etc. After MD in Pathology, candidates can find opportunities working as Medical Pathologist, Medical Examiners, Veterinary Clinical Pathologists, Pathology professors, etc. 

MD Microbiology

MD in Microbiology deals with the study of advanced topics related to medical science and general microbiology. Some of the subjects included are General Microbiology, Immunology, Applied Microbiology, Mycology, Bacteriology, Parasitology, Virology etc. After MD in Microbiology, candidates can find opportunities working as Environmental Microbiologists, Food quality assurance scientists, Food Microbiologists, Technical Brewers, Lab Assistants, etc.

MD General Medicine

MD in General Medicine deals with the study of diagnosing and also treating common health problems or disorders. Some of the subjects included are Genetics, Social Science, Health Education, general medicine applied public health, occupational health, etc. After an MD in General Medicine, candidates can find opportunities working as bacteriologists, Physiologists, Gynecologists, etc.

MD Pharmacology

MD in Pharmacology deals with the study of drugs and their effects and other sciences related to pharmacology. Some of the subjects included are the central nervous system, qualitative and quantitative, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, etc. After MD in Pharmacology, candidates can find opportunities working as Analytical Scientist, Research Scientist, Pharmacologist, Biomedical Scientist, etc

MD Physiology

MD in Physiology deals with the study of biological functions and the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Some of the subjects included are General Physiology, Neurophysiology, Special Science, Gastrointestinal functions, excretory system etc. After MD in Physiology, candidates can find opportunities working as Biomedical scientists, pharmacologists, Physiotherapist, etc

MD Biochemistry

MD in Biochemistry deals with the study of veterinary, medicine and dentistry. Some of the subjects included are Molecular Biochemistry, biochemistry of Body Metabolism, parasitology, virology, etc. After MD in Biochemistry, candidates can find opportunities working as Assistant Professors, Laboratory Technician, Research Scientist etc

MD Pediatrics

MD in Pediatrics deals with the study of medicine and health diseases affecting infants, babies, children, and young people. Some of the subjects included are Growth and Development, Neonatology, Nutrition, Genetics, etc. After MD in Pediatrics, candidates can find opportunities working as Pediatricians, Assistant Professors in Pediatrics, Neonatology Doctor, etc

MD Community Medicine

MD in Community Medicine deals with the study of the health conditions of the community and population in any particular region or in general. Some of the subjects included are Health Management, Health Education, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, etc. After MD in Community Medicine, candidates can find opportunities working as Epidemiologist, Physician, Internal Medicine Consultant, etc

MD Psychiatry

MD in Psychiatry deals with the study of mental health and medical discipline in mental health. Some of the subjects included are psychology, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry of the brain, etc. After MD in Psychiatry, candidates can find opportunities working as Psychiatric social workers, Special education teachers, Physicians, Child Psychiatrist, etc

MD Anatomy

MD in Anatomy deals with the study of the human body. Some of the subjects included are Tissues of the body, General Osteology, Arthology, Nervous system, Gross anatomy, Radiological anatomy, etc. After an MD in Anatomy, candidates can find opportunities working as Anatomy readers, Medical Coders, Team Leaders, Proof Readers, etc.

MD Forensic Medicine

MD in Forensic Medicine deals with the study of scientific knowledge for crime investigation, Forensic Psychology, General Forensic Medicine, etc. Some of the subjects included are Forensic Pathology, Forensic Biochemistry, Forensic Immunology, Gynaecology, Forensic Medicine, etc. After MD in Forensic Medicine, candidates can find opportunities working as Forensic Scientists, Lab Technicians, Forensic Advisory Managers, Medical Officers, etc.

MD Obstetrics & Gynaecology

MD in Obstetrics & Gynaecology is a 2-year postgraduate program that deals with two surgical medical specialties dealing with female reproductive organs. Some of the subjects included are Basic Sciences related to Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Diseases of Neonates, Recent Advances in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, etc. After MD in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, candidates can find opportunities working as obstetricians, Gynaecologists, Senior Registrar, General Physician, etc

MD Cardiology

MD in Cardiology deals with the study of drugs and their effects and other sciences related to pharmacology. Some of the subjects included are the central nervous system, qualitative and quantitative, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, etc. After an MD in Cardiology, candidates can find opportunities working as Analytical Scientists, Research Scientists, Pharmacologists, Biomedical Scientists, etc

MD Dermatology

MD in Dermatology deals with the advanced study of skin-related diseases, and it also includes skin, nails, and hair. Some of the subjects included are Metabolic disorders, Venereology, Leprosy, AIDS, Anatomy, Skin Diseases, Pigmentary Disorders, etc. After an MD in Dermatology, candidates can find opportunities working as a Dermatologist, Cosmetic Dermatologist, Surgical Dermatologist, Medical Dermatologist, etc

MD Respiratory Medicine

MD in Respiratory Medicine deals with the study of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and disorders related to the respiratory tract. Some of the subjects included are Airways, Iatrogenic diseases, Respiratory failure, Tuberculosis, Pleural Diseases etc. After MD in Respiratory Medicine, candidates can find opportunities working as a Respiratory Therapist, National Consultant, Technical Assistant, etc

MD Radiology

MD in Radiology deals with the imaging of human bodies identifying diseases and further diagnosing them to find a cure. Some of the subjects included are the Production of X-rays, Radiography, Gastrointestinal system, cardiovascular system, etc. After MD in Radiology, candidates can find opportunities working as Radiation Therapists, Radiologists, Radiographers, CT Scan Technologists, etc.

MD Pulmonary Medicine

MD in Pulmonary Medicine deals with the study of medical science related to pulmonary medicine. Some of the subjects included are the Development of the respiratory Tract, Diagnostic procedures, cardiology, radiodiagnosis, paediatrics, etc. After MD in Pulmonary Medicine, candidates can find opportunities working as a Respiratory Therapist, Pulmonary Function technologist, Neonatal Pediatric Specialist, etc

MD Ophthalmology

MD in Ophthalmology deals with the study of anatomy, functions, and diseases related to the eyes. Some of the subjects included are Anatomy and Physiology, Optics refraction, Neurology of Vision, Diseases of the eye, etc. After an MD in Ophthalmology, candidates can find opportunities working as an Ophthalmologist, Assistant professor in Ophthalmology, Clinical Research Associate, etc.

MD Orthopaedics

MD in Orthopaedics deals with the study of surgical medical science, congenital tumours, and various other disorders related to joint injuries, fractures, etc. Some of the subjects included are Arthrodesis, Congenital, Tumors, Anomalies, Microsurgery, Dislocations, etc. After MD in Orthopaedics, candidates can find opportunities working as Orthopedic surgeons, Orthopaedics Therapists, Orthopaedics Researchers, etc