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What is Paramedical?

Paramedical are the students who pursue paramedical courses to help healthcare professionals in emergencies. They respond to emergency calls for medical help outside the hospital.

They are a part of EMS i.e. emergency medical services mostly in ambulances. A paramedic is trained for the duties of a physician in emergencies. They need to be quick and meticulous on duty as their job requires focus and precision.

Paramedical Courses

Paramedical courses can be pursued right after the completion of 12^th standard. But also there are paramedical courses at the graduate and postgraduate levels. Paramedical courses can be in the form of certificate, diploma or degree course.

Certificate paramedical courses are for a lesser duration and are generally for a year. Diploma paramedical courses are for 2 years. Degree courses are for a longer period and can be for 3- 4 years. 

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Eligibility for Paramedical Courses

The Eligibility for Paramedical Courses is different for different colleges in India and abroad. For postgraduate and diploma courses, the eligibility criteria are different. Different colleges set different cut off marks or GPA to take in students.

Many colleges accept NEET scores. They judge the skills of the student based on the score.

1. You must have passed 12^th exam with at least 50% aggregate and biology as one of the subjects.
2. For diploma courses, there are no minimum requirements and depend on college.
3. Some of the colleges accept students based on the board exam percentage.
4. Most of the colleges have entrance exams for the courses they offer.
5. For postgraduate courses, the candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in the science stream.
6. The minimum TOEFL/IELTS requirement is 86 – 90 and 6 – 7 for abroad universities
7. The application process for abroad universities occurs twice a year, during summertime and fall time.
8. Some of the common exams students give for Paramedical courses are NEET-UGUG, AIIMS, NEET-PGPG, MHT – CET.
9. There are various classes that the students pursue to get good scores in these competitive exams.
10. The application form for various colleges is available on their official website.

Top Colleges for Paramedical Courses

Australia and the UK are the two most popular countries where students go to pursue paramedics. The universities listed below are highly ranked and offer quality education to their students. They offer various undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. courses to the students.

The universities also have good scholarships available for the candidates.

Given below are the annual fees of various universities offering paramedical courses.

Some of the top Paramedical colleges in India are as follows:

1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
2. Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
3. Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore
4. Christian Medical College, Ludhiana
5. Christian Medical College, Pune
6. Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University
7. Kasturba Medical College Manipal University, Manipal
8. Madras Medical College, Mumbai
9. Osmania University, Hyderabad
10. Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai
11. St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai
12. Symbiosis International University
13. University College of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi

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Admission for Paramedical Courses

Admission for Paramedical courses is different in different countries. Students who want to pursue paramedics for their bachelor’s must have biology as one of their subjects.

Paramedics are a major part of biology, hence it is an important subject that is considered for most of the colleges. There are various diploma and postgraduate courses for the same.

Given below is the admission process if you apply to a college after class 12th:

1. Candidates need to visit the official website of the college and fill their application form along with the application fee.
2. The application process starts in July or August every year in India.
3. The application process for abroad universities occurs twice a year, during summertime and fall time.
4. After your application is submitted and selected, the university calls you for an interview round.
5. If the college/university is accepting students based on their college entrance exams, the candidates need to clear that exam first.
6. Some of the common exams students give for Paramedical courses are NEET-UGUG, AIIMS, NEET-PGPG, MHT – CET.
7. There are various classes that the students pursue to get good scores in these competitive exams.
8. For postgraduate courses, the candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in the science stream.
9. The minimum TOEFL/IELTS requirement is 86 – 90 and 6 – 7.

Paramedical Courses List

There are a variety of courses available for the students to choose from. Students can choose for different specializations under paramedics.

It is seen that there is an increased demand for paramedics. Before paramedics were recognized as a separate field, its importance was not noticed. Students need to have Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as their primary subjects in class 12^th. 

Different courses available in Paramedics are as follows – 

Certificate Courses

Certificate courses are the courses that are for a short duration and provide entry-level jobs but these courses do not provide much of job security as compared to diploma and degree courses.

1. CT scan Technician
2. Dental Assistant
3. Dialysis Technician
4. ECG assistant 
5. Medical Laboratory Assistant 
6. MRI Technician 
7. Nursing care Assistant 
8. Operation Theater Assistant 
9. Ophthalmic Assistant 
10. X-Ray/Radiology Assistant (technician)

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Diploma Courses

Diploma courses are the courses which are for longer duration and provides the candidates with many opportunities in both the public and private sector.

1. Diploma in anesthesia technology
2. Diploma in Dialysis Technology 
3. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
4. Diploma in Medical Record Technology 
5. Diploma in nursing care assistance 
6. Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology 
7. Diploma in Ophthalmic technology
8. Diploma in physiotherapy 
9. Diploma in Radiography and Medical Imaging
10. Diploma in the sanitary inspection
11. Diploma in X-Ray Technology 
12. Diploma in ECG technology 

Degree Courses

Degree courses are for 3-4 years and provide the candidates with extensive knowledge and expertise in respective fields. Internships and hands-on experience are provided to the students.

1. B.Sc. in Anesthesia technology
2. B.Sc. in audiology
3. B.Sc. in Audiology and speech therapy
4. B.Sc. in Dialysis Technology
5. B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology
6. B.Sc. in Medical Record Technology
7. B.Sc. in Operation Theater technology 
8. B.Sc. in ophthalmic technology 
9. B.Sc. in Optometry 
10. B.Sc. in Radiography and Medical Imaging
11. B.Sc. in speech therapy  
12. B.Sc. in X-Ray technology 
13. Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
14. Bachelor of Physiotherapy 
15. BASLP course

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Bachelor’s Degree Courses List

The bachelor’s degree for this course is of 3 to 4 years. Students are acquainted with basic knowledge of medical care and emergency services.

The universities abroad offer this course for 3 years. The development of this profession has been progressive.

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (3 – 5 years) (BOT)
• BPT ( Bachelor of Physical Therapy – 3 – 5 years)
• BSc  in Audiology and Speech Therapy – 3 years
• BSc (Ophthalmic Technology – 3years)
• BSc (Radiography – 3 years)
• MD in Pathology ( 3 years – Rs. 10 lakh to 25 lakh)
• MD in Anaesthesia ( 3 years – Rs. 10 lakh to 25 lakh)
• MPT (Masters in Physiotherapy – 2 years – Rs. 5 lakh to 7 lakh)
• MSc Medical Lab Technology (2 years – Rs. 2 lakh to 5 lakh)
• MSc in Pediatric Nursing ( 3 years – Rs. 2 lakh to 5 lakh)

Paramedics have learned to treat on-field rather than simply transporting patients to a hospital.

Master’s Degree Paramedical Courses List

Students who pursue a bachelor’s degree in paramedicine can go for a master’s degree. The course duration is 2 to 3 years. Abroad universities have different criteria to select students for these courses.

Australia, the US, and the UK are the top 3 countries wherein students can apply for paramedical courses.

Given below are some of the popular courses

• Master of Paramedic Science – (2 years – AUD 69,2000)
• Master of Paramedic Practitioner (2 years)
• Master of Research (Paramedical – 2 years – AUD 45,500)
• Master of Philosophy, Nursing, Midwifery, and Paramedicine (2 years – AUD 25,736)
• MSc in Emergency Medical Science (Advanced Paramedicine – 1 year – £9,500)
• Master of Health Practice in Paramedicine (1.5 years- NZD 36,895)
• Master of Specialist Paramedic Practice (1.5 years – AUD 35,000)
• MD in Pathology ( 3 years – Rs. 10 lakh to 25 lakh)
• MD in Anaesthesia ( 3 years – Rs. 10 lakh to 25 lakh)
• MPT (Masters in Physiotherapy – 2 years – Rs. 5 lakh to 7 lakh)

Most Popular Courses

There are a variety of courses available for the students to choose from. Students can choose for different specializations under paramedics.

It is seen that there is an increased demand for paramedics. Before paramedics were recognized as a separate field, its importance was not noticed.

Given below are the most popular courses abroad students can pursue:

1. Bachelor of Paramedicine (3 years – AUD 171,600)
2. Bachelor of Paramedic Science (3 years – AUD 103,500)
3. Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedicine) (3 years – AUD 97,080)
4. BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science ( 3 years – GBP 37,350)
5. Bachelor of Health (Honours) – Paramedicine (3 years – AUD 30,480)
6. Master of Paramedic Science – (2 years – AUD 69,200)
7. Bachelor of Health Science – (3 years – NZD 68,850)
8. Paramedic Science BSc Hons – (3 years – GBP 43,380)
9. Doctor of Philosophy – Paramedical Science ( 4 years – AUD 102,750)
10. Master of Paramedic Practitioner (2 years)

With the growth and expansion in the medical and healthcare sector, there is an increasing demand for paramedics and highly skilled professionals. Apart from foreign countries, there has been an all increasing demand and jobs for paramedics. 

Major recruiters in India are:

1. Nanavati Hospital
2. Fortis Hospital
3. Manipal Hospital
4. Apollo Hospitals
5. MaxCure Hospital
6. Billroth Hospital
7. PIGMER
8. Artemis Hospital
9. Max Super Specialty Hospital
10. Columbia Asia Referral Hospital

Other small and local doctors and diagnostic centers. The starting salary is around 2L-3L per annum for the paramedics.

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Graduate Diploma Courses List

Students who pursue a bachelor’s degree in paramedicine can also opt for diploma courses. The course duration is 1 to 2 years. Abroad universities have different criteria to select students for these courses. Australia, the US, and the UK are the top 3 countries wherein students can apply for paramedical courses.

Given below are some of the popular courses

1. Diploma in Physiotherapy (2 years – Rs 2 lakh)
2. Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (3 years – 2.5 lakh)
3. Diploma in Dialysis Technology (2 years – 2 lakh)
4. Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology (2 years – 1 lakh)
5. Diploma in Anaesthesia (2 years – 2 lakh to 5 lakh)
6. PG Diploma in Anaesthesiology (2 years – 2 lakh to 5 lakh)
7. PG Diploma in Medical Radio Diagnosis (2 years – 2 lakh to 5 lakh)
8. Post-Master’s Nurse Practitioner Diploma (2 years – 7 lakh)
9. PG Diploma in Gerontological Nursing (2 years – 7 lakh)
10.  PG Diploma in Child Health (2 years – 2 lakh to 5 lakh)

How to apply for Paramedical Courses?

The process to apply for Paramedical Courses is different in different countries. Students who want to pursue paramedics for their bachelor’s must have biology as one of their subjects. A paramedic is a major part of biology, hence it is an important subject that is considered for most of the colleges.

There are various Diploma and Postgraduate Courses for the same.

Given below are the requirements for qualifying for a paramedic course

1. You must have passed 12^th exam with at least 50% aggregate and biology as one of the subjects.
2. For diploma courses, there are no minimum requirements and depend on college.
3. Some of the colleges accept students based on the board exam percentage.
4. Most of the colleges have entrance exams for the courses they offer.
5. For abroad application students need to submit TOEFL/IELTS scores in the abroad universities.
6. The application process of the courses generally starts from July or August month in India.
7. The application process for abroad universities occurs twice a year, during summertime and fall time.
8. Some of the common exams students give for Paramedical courses are NEET-UGUG, AIIMS, NEET-PGPG, MHT – CET.
9. There are various classes that the students pursue to get good scores in these competitive exams.
10. The application form for various colleges is available on their official website.

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