Graduation Courses in Medical Field

Perfusion Technology

         Perfusion Technology is a bio science course which involves the study of pathology,physiology and equipment used in supporting the functioning of  heart and lungs during medical treatment. The Perfusion technologist have to operate the heart-lung machine as per the advice of the doctors treating the patient. A Perfusion technologist  is a health professional who operates the heart-lung machine during cardiac surgery and other surgeries that require cardiopulmonary bypass. His main duty is to support the physiological and metabolic needs of the cardiac surgical patient when the patient’s heart malfunctions.A perfusion technologists has good opportunities in  health care services and  multi-speciality hospitals. 

Medical Lab Technology(MLT)

         Now medical field has developed a lot.New diseases are diagnosed each day and also the medicine for curing the disease is also found out with much effort.The number of hospitals are increasing day by day,so also the number of  patients .Diagnosing the right disease at the right time is the most crucial thing.This is where the role of a Medical lab technologist is relevant. The main job of a Medical Lab Technician is to perform diagnostic tests on samples of tissue, stool, urine, blood and other body fluids. And diagnose the element which is abnormal.With the help of this report,the doctor finds out the ailment of the patient and starts medicine to cure the disease.The routine work of Medical Lab Technologists includes monitoring  tests on patients, Matching  blood types for transfusion,finding out  drug levels in the patient’s blood preparing samples of body fluids for analysis,operating  laboratory equipment to discover disease causing microorganisms. They specialize in various allied fields like Immunology, Virology, Chemical Pathology, Microbiology,Histology,Cyto genetics,Embryology,Mortuary,Molecular Pathology,Hematology etc.

An overview of graduation courses in medical field.

                             Today I would like to introduce you some of the graduation courses in medical field,for which,few years back admission was given on the basis of the rank in Kerala Medical Entrance.Now admission to these graduation courses are given only on the basis of marks in plus two exam only.

The courses are

1.BSc Nursing

2.BSc Perfusion Technology

3.BSc MLT (Medical lab Technology)

4.BSc Optometry

5.BPT (Physiotherapy)

6.BASLP(Audiology and Speech language Pathology

7.BCVT(Cardio Vascular Technology)

8.B Pharm(Pharmacy)

9.Pharm.D(Doctor of Pharmacy)

The duration of the Pharm.D course is 6 yers.Of all other courses the duration is 4 years each.For Physiotherapy six months and for Nursing courses in government colleges twelve months internship

Is made compulsory.For admission to these courses,marks obtained in plus two subjects will be normalised on the basis of a specified criteria and calculated.

Application for these courses are now accepted.For more details log on to www.lbscentre.in

Lets have an overview of these courses

Bsc Nursing

                                             Nursing has emerged as the key areas giving employment. Graduate nurses are in demand than diploma holders.The B. Sc. (Nursing) curriculum covers all aspects of medical care, including psychological counselling and sociology. The syllabus includes an exhaustive study of Anatomy, Biotechnology, Nutrition, Community health management, surgical procedure etc.  A BSc. (Nursing) graduate has plenty of opportunities to build a rewarding career. The most popular choice is take up job as a staff nurse at a hospital. Other options include, taking up teaching positions as clinical tutor.For those who wish to go abroad, one has to quality in the IELTS and take an online CGFNS test. An English proficiency examination like IELTS/TOEFL with better score is essential for career abroad.  Moreover nursing diploma holders have to complete CGFNS examination. CGFNS-Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is an internationally recognized agency involved in assessing the education, registration and licensing of nurses and doctors. CGFNS is regularly conducting CGFNS qualifying examination for recruiting nurses abroad. It will assess the nursing knowledge and English proficiency in three stages. In the first stage, CGFNS will assess whether the General nursing course is accredited or not. In the second stage nursing knowledge will be assessed through two nursing proficiency tests. (Part I & part II). In the third phase English proficiency will be assessed either through TOEFL/ IELTS. BSc Nursing graduates have to write only CGFNS English proficiency test. To succeed in a demanding profession like nursing, students should learn proper communication, inter-personal skills and have an emotionally balanced nature to cope with the demand of the profession.

Bachelor of Science

BSc Electronics

                  Electronics can be called as an ever green subject as its scope will not fade at any time.In todays world we do most of our work with various gadgets and we cannot thonk of a world without an application of electronics.Even though you can start a career with BSc electronics,you will need an MSc or various certification courses in Networking to attain a good career.There are plenty of opportunities in private sector,public sector as well as abroad.Teaching is also a good option.Networking ,hardware and Software engineering are some of the fastest growing fields that provides ample job opportunities for those choosing electronics as a career. They can get  get  job positions of Electronics design engineer, Technical support associate, Quality controller, Technical executive etc.They can also work in the role of Design and Product Engineer in public or private sector.

BSc Geography 

          Geography is the science that deals with the study of earth. Studying geography offers a lot of career options. With the increased use of satellite technology and Geographical Information System, which is a computer based information system, the scope of choosing geography as a career has multiplied many folds. There are various career opportunities in public as well as private sector. They can do research as well. Teaching is another bright career option. They can work in various developmental agencies that work on rural development and environmental issues, population study etc.travel and tourism also opens a lot of career options. They can also work as surveyor, drafter,climatologist,demographer,cartographer(one who prepares globe,map,charts etc),urban and regional planner etc.There are some differences between Geography and Geology. The main difference between geography and geology is that geography is mostly dealing with the physical overall shapes of the land. Geology is a science that is interested in how the land got into the shape it did.Geology is mostly about what the ground is made up of from a natural perspective. What kind of rocks it contains and how those rocks or layers of rocks got there. Geologists can find employment opportunities in Geological Survey department, Ground Water Board, Oil and Mining Companies etc

Bachelor of Science

Home Science

          After plus two in Science you can choose BSc Home Science in graduation.In Home Science you will learn a variety of subjects like Microbiology and Physiology, Child development,Textiles and clothing,Food and Nutrition,,Family Resource Management etc.These courses equip the students especially girls in overall skill development and multi-tasking.The higher studies at masters level are in two subjects mainly  MSc Food and Nutrition and MSc Extension Education which deals with social work and community development.There are many diploma courses as well that can be done after BSc Home Science like Post graduate Diploma in Public Health Nutrition,Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics,Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics ,Advanced Diploma in Child Guidance and Family Counseling etc. The students after their course can enter jobs in Hospitals as dietitian, welfare organizations, community development programs etc. They can also start up their career as instructors, counselors etc. they can also choose self employment. Many home science students start their career in fashion industry which provides attractive pay and reputation. Manufacturing and food processing units also recruit home science graduates.they can also do PhD and do research.Teaching opportunities are also there as a good career option.

Computer Science

             B.Sc Computer Science is a good degree for those who love computer jobs and wish to get a job in IT field.They should also have interest in programming and learning computer languages. This course generally combine theoretical study and practical hands-on projects. The course covers all aspects of computers right from the basic fundamentals of computers to database systems & advanced courses like C++, Java etc.This course mainly focuses on the mathematical and theoretical foundations of computing rather than specific technologies.The various career options are as Database administrator, Information systems manager,Technical support,Applications developer,IT consultant,Web designer, Network engineer, Software-developer,Systems-analyst,IT-sales,IT-teacher,Technical-author,Hardware-designer,Logic-designer,Computer Programmer etc

Biology Related Courses

Biology

               Studying Biology helps us to understand more about nature and its  various life forms ,how they evolve, how they live and interact with each other, the various natural resources and its conservation ,the various diseases and how they affect plants ,animals ,birds,human beings etc.The most interesting career that biologists choose is in Research.In research,the biologists study the natural world, using the latest scientific tools and techniques in both laboratory settings and the natural environment to explore the secrets of nature. Another career is in Environmental management and conservation. Biologists in management and conservation careers are interested in solving environmental problems and conserving the natural world for future generations.They can also work in  Science museums, zoos, aquariums, parks, and nature centers as educators by  designing exhibits and educational programs.Another career option is teaching in schools and colleges.

The various biology related bachelors courses are Botany,Zoology,Biotechnology,Microbiology,Environment and Water management.

Botany: Botany involves the scientific study of plants. jobs available for these botany graduates in private sector are Park Ranger ,Her barium Keeper ,Curator,  Plant Biochemist etc .Apart for these there are a lot of opportunities in pubic sector as well.

Zoology is the branch of science which deals with the study of animal kingdom including the evolution, structure, classification, embryology, habits and distribution of all the animals.Different job positions available for graduates after B.Sc Zoology, Animal and Wildlife Educators, Zoo keeper, Animal rehabilitator, Documentary Maker, Researcher, Animal Behaviorists, Conservationist, Animal Trainers, Animal breeders etc

Microbiology

Microbiology is the study of microorganisms - bacteria, protozoa, parasites, viruses and fungi. These organisms can only be seen under the microscope.There are a lot of career options in private and public sector like Medical Microbiologists, Agricultural Microbiologists, Industrial Microbiologists, Marine Microbiologists, Development laboratories, Hospitals, Pharmaceutical Sector, Food Industry, Beverage Units, Chemical Industries etc

Environment and water management-

There are many job opportunities  for B.Sc Environment and Water Management graduates in government and private sector. Some of the jobs available in this field are Environment Journalist,Lecturer,Research Assistant,Research Fellow etc.They can apply for the jobs in Government organizations like Pollution Control Board, Urban Planning and Water Authority. Several private organizations recruit them. Some of those organizations are Refineries, Fertilizer Plants, Waste Treatment Industries, Distilleries and Food processing industries. 

Biotechnology: Biotechnology is the use of biological processes, organisms, or systems to manufacture products intended to improve the quality of human life. Biologists apply scientific principles to develop and enhance products, tools, and technological advances in fields such as agriculture, food science, and medicine. Scientists in this field may work in genetic engineering, pharmaceutical development, or medical technologies or as a lab technician or technologist.

Bachelor of Science-Maths

Maths

                 After completing plus two in Science you can choose graduation in Maths .If you have interest in numbers, equations, solving problems with formulas,calculus etc. After graduation you can either pursue higher studies or apply for various jobs in public and private sector. If teaching is your passion you can do MSc Maths and Phd and opt for it at school and college levels.You can also go for higher studies like Master of Computer Application (MCA)or Master of Business Administration(MBA). In almost all bank tests and Government job exams those with graduation in Maths can score well as quantitative aptitude questions will be easy for them compared to others from non-Maths background.

Job prospects:-

                    The next career option after teaching, for those opting Maths is in Research and Development. Various companies and research establishments employ mathematicians and statisticians with other scientists in interdisciplinary research teams. In management services also mathematicians are required in the area of operations Research. Actuarial science is another area for mathematicians. The work involves the application of probability and statistics to financial affairs such as life assurance, pensions and social security. Other avenues open to mathematicians are Banks and Investment Firms, Commerce Industry, Financial Sector, Insurance Agencies, Inventory Management, Statistics, Utility Companies,Business and Industries etc.

Bachelor of Science-Chemistry

                                           Chemistry

                         

                   Chemistry is the branch of Science that deals with the study of a range of matters such as atoms, crystals, molecules and many other collections of matters whether they are in isolation or in combination. It also involves the concepts of energy and entropy that are related to various chemical processes. Professionals working in this field are called chemists. They study the various compositions of matters and its concerned properties like density, size, shape and acidity.

Job Prospects:-

                                       The chemicals are used in almost every field like medicines, food products, and electronics and even in construction activities. This creates many opportunities for the chemistry graduates in diverse fields. The industries, specially chemical and pharmaceutical, the universities and government laboratories are the three major employers who recruit Chemistry graduates. The entry level jobs in this field usually require at least the bachelor’s degree in chemistry, but majority of the jobs like research needs candidates with PhD in the same. The chemical industries are also doing well in India and there is huge demand for chemists for various positions. The employment areas for the B.Sc Chemistry graduates include pharmaceutical industries, chemical manufacturers, Forensic Science Department, plastic industries, agrochemical industries, etc. Apart from these, they are also recruited in other fields such as oil, gas and power sectors and even in defence services. Chemists gets placed in various industries like Pharmaceuticals, Plastics, Pulp and Paper, Petroleum, Fine and Heavy Chemical Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Production, Mining and Metallurgy etc.

                   You can do graduation in various specialized areas in Chemistry like Polymer Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Bio Chemistry etc.

                                                  Polymer chemistry is the branch of Chemistry that deals with the study and manipulation of synthetic and organic chemical substances known as polymers. Polymers have various properties like flexibility, durability, hardness etc.    

 Polymer Chemists deal with the nature, structure, and applications for polymers, e.g. plastics, synthetic materials, soaps and cleansers, and other chemical products. They can work in pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing and in professional, scientific, and technical services firms.

                                         Biochemistry is  the study of chemical processes that take place in living organisms. Biochemists can pursue stem cell or genetic research that has the potential to result in dramatic medical or scientific breakthroughs. Some biochemists study the body’s immune response to germs and allergens or the effectiveness of drugs in treating a wide array of afflictions. Other biochemists work in the commercial food or agricultural field looking for ways to improve products and crops.

                                   Industrial Chemistry is the link between the research and industrial-scale chemical engineering. Industrial chemists make use of their broad understanding of chemistry and environmental sustainability in areas like pharmaceutical companies, polymer manufacturing, petrochemical processing, food science, and manufacturing industries. Industrial chemists connect science and production. Industrial chemistry is part of the long chain in the design and manufacturing process. Industrial chemists deal with the ideas, the design, the testing, and prototyping of new industrial products. In order to design something entirely new to help solve the major problems of the world their essential skills are, in-depth knowledge and application of chemistry and creativity with chemicals. The industrial chemist precedes the chemical engineer in the process of bringing something to market.