Undrgraduate(UG )Course

MBBS

The MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) is the foundational undergraduate medical degree offered at Coimbatore Medical College. It is a 5.5-year program, which includes 4.5 years of academic study followed by a 1-year compulsory rotating internship in various clinical departments.

Course Focus:

The MBBS curriculum integrates both theoretical and practical knowledge across pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical disciplines. It includes:

  • Pre-clinical subjects like Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry.

  • Para-clinical subjects such as Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine, and Community Medicine.

  • Clinical training in major departments like General Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Psychiatry, Ophthalmology, ENT, Dermatology, and Orthopedics.

Students are also trained in medical ethics, communication skills, evidence-based medicine, and early clinical exposure.

Career Opportunities:

After completing MBBS, graduates can:

  • Practice as a General Practitioner (GP)

  • Pursue Postgraduate (MD/MS) or Super-specialty (DM/M.Ch.) courses

  • Work in government or private hospitals, primary health centers, or research institutions

  • Prepare for national/international licensing exams (e.g., NEET PG, USMLE, PLAB)

MBBS is the gateway to becoming a registered medical doctor and forms the core foundation for further specialization and service in the medical field.

Postgraduate (PG) Courses (M.D./M.S.)

1. M.S. Obstetrics & Gynecology (M.S.O.G)

  • Focus: Covers prenatal care, childbirth, postpartum care, gynecological surgeries (e.g., hysterectomy), infertility, and oncology (e.g., cervical/ovarian cancer).
  • Skills: Laparoscopy, ultrasound, high-risk pregnancy management.
  • Career: Gynecologist, obstetrician, IVF specialist, or researcher in reproductive health.

  • Focus: Child healthcare, including neonatology (newborn care), infectious diseases, nutrition, developmental disorders, and pediatric emergencies.
  • Skills: Vaccination protocols, NICU management, growth assessment.
  • Career: Pediatrician in hospitals, child specialist clinics, or NGOs.

  • Focus: Eye diseases (cataract, glaucoma, retinal disorders), LASIK surgery, corneal transplants, and pediatric ophthalmology.
  • Skills: Phacoemulsification, fundoscopy, refractive surgery.

Career: Eye surgeon, researcher, or consultant in eye care chains

  • Focus: Pain management, critical care anesthesia, regional/general anesthesia techniques, and perioperative medicine.
  • Skills: Ventilator management, epidural anesthesia, trauma resuscitation.
  • Career: Anesthetist in ICUs, operation theaters, or pain clinics.

  • Focus: Trauma surgery, appendectomy, hernia repair, laparoscopic surgeries, and surgical oncology basics.
  • Skills: Knot-tying, endoscopic procedures, emergency surgery.
  • Career: Surgeon in hospitals, rural healthcare, or academia.

  • Focus: Skin disorders (psoriasis, eczema), STIs, cosmetic dermatology (Botox, fillers), and leprosy rehabilitation.
  • Skills: Skin biopsies, cryotherapy, laser treatments.
  • Career: Dermatologist, cosmetologist, or leprosy program director.

  • Focus: Mental health disorders (depression, schizophrenia), psychotherapy, addiction medicine, and child psychiatry.
  • Skills: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychopharmacology.
  • Career: Psychiatrist in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, or private practice.

  • Focus: Interpretation of X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, and interventional radiology (e.g., angioplasty guidance).
  • Skills: Contrast imaging, mammography, neuroradiology.
  • Career: Radiologist, teleradiology consultant, or imaging specialist.

  • Focus: Fracture management, joint replacements (knee/hip), spine surgery, sports medicine, and arthroscopy.
  • Skills: Casting, internal fixation, minimally invasive techniques.

Career: Orthopedic surgeon, sports medicine expert, or trauma specialist

  • Focus: Asthma, COPD, tuberculosis, lung cancer, sleep apnea, and critical care pulmonology.
  • Skills: Bronchoscopy, ventilator support, pleural tapping.
  • Career: Pulmonologist in ICUs, TB clinics, or sleep labs.

  • Focus: Ear (hearing loss, infections), nose (sinusitis), throat (voice disorders), and head-neck cancer surgeries.
  • Skills: Endoscopic sinus surgery, cochlear implants, tonsillectomy.
  • Career: ENT surgeon, audiologist, or voice rehabilitation specialist.

  • Focus: Drug development, clinical trials, pharmacokinetics, and toxicology.
  • Skills: Research methodology, pharmacovigilance.
  • Career: Pharmaceutical researcher, drug safety officer, or academician.

  • Focus: Autopsy procedures, toxicology, medico-legal cases, and crime scene investigation.
  • Skills: DNA analysis, injury interpretation, expert testimony.
  • Career: Forensic pathologist, legal consultant, or government medical officer.

  • Focus: Metabolic disorders, enzymology, molecular biology, and lab diagnostics.
  • Skills: ELISA, PCR, chromatography.
  • Career: Lab director, researcher, or diabetes/genetics specialist.

Focus: Adult medicine—diabetes, hypertension, infectious diseases, and geriatrics.

    • Skills: ICU management, differential diagnosis.
    • Career: Physician, intensivist, or hospitalist.

  • Focus: Bacteriology, virology (e.g., COVID-19), mycology, and antibiotic resistance.
  • Skills: Culture techniques, outbreak investigation.
  • Career: Infection control officer, lab microbiologist, or epidemiologist.

  • Focus: Human body functions—neurophysiology, exercise physiology, and cardiovascular research.
  • Skills: Electrophysiology, spirometry.
  • Career: Academic researcher, sports physiologist, or clinical consultant.
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  • Focus: Histopathology (biopsy analysis), hematology (blood disorders), and cytology (e.g., Pap smears).
  • Skills: Microscopy, immunohistochemistry.
  • Career: Pathologist, lab head, or cytotechnologist.

  • Focus: Trauma care, cardiac arrest, poisoning, and disaster management.
  • Skills: ACLS, intubation, triage.
  • Career: Emergency department lead, flight medic, or disaster response specialist.

Paramedical /Alliged Science Courses

1. B.Sc Cardiac Technology

 Focuses on diagnosing and treating heart-related issues. Students learn about ECG, echocardiography, and patient monitoring in cardiology departments.

 Trains students in operating dialysis machines and managing kidney failure patients under supervision.

 Prepares students to assist doctors in clinical procedures, patient assessment, and emergency response.

 Educates students on using radiation to treat cancer and other diseases, working alongside oncologists.

 Focuses on diagnostic imaging techniques like X-ray, MRI, and CT to help diagnose internal illnesses.

 Trains students in analyzing blood, urine, and tissue samples to assist in medical diagnoses.

Provides knowledge on radiation safety, therapy planning, and patient care during cancer treatment.

 Focuses on imaging techniques such as X-rays and ultrasound to support doctors in diagnosis.

Prepares students to assist during surgical operations by handling equipment and maintaining sterile environments

Trains to operate ECG machines, monitor heart rhythms, and assist in cardiac diagnostics.

Equips students to provide first aid and emergency response in ambulances and ER departments.

 A short-term version of the degree course, it focuses on basic dialysis operation and patient care.

 Trains students to assist anesthesiologists in administering anesthesia and monitoring vital signs.

 Focuses on applying and removing casts, splints, and helping in orthopedic surgeries.

 Deals with breathing issues. Students learn how to use ventilators and respiratory support machines.

 Trains in performing cardiac catheterization procedures, assisting in diagnosing and treating heart conditions.

 Focuses on ultrasound imaging of the heart (echocardiography) to assess heart health and function.

Offers basic training in nursing, patient care, sanitation, and hospital assistance in various departments.

Prepares students for dispensing medications, understanding prescriptions, and working in pharmacies or hospitals.

Super-Specialty (DM/M.Ch) Courses

1 .D.M. Cardiology

The D.M. Cardiology program focuses on advanced cardiac care, including interventional procedures such as angioplasty and stent placements. It also covers electrophysiology techniques for pacemaker implantation and the management of heart failure. Graduates from this course often become interventional cardiologists or echocardiography experts, playing a crucial role in cardiac units and critical care settings.

This course is centered on the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders. It covers stroke management, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and neurocritical care. Students are trained in both clinical and emergency neurology. Career opportunities include becoming a neurologist, epilepsy specialist, or leading a stroke unit in hospitals.

The D.M. Medical Gastroenterology course offers in-depth training in gastrointestinal and liver disorders. Students learn endoscopic techniques such as colonoscopy, and gain knowledge in treating liver cirrhosis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and pancreatic diseases. Graduates typically work as gastroenterologists, hepatologists, or endoscopists in multispecialty hospitals.

 Covers bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites that cause diseases. Students gain practical skills in identifying infections and understanding immunity.

M.Ch. Surgical Oncology trains surgeons in tumor resection techniques involving organs such as the breast, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract. It also includes training in reconstructive surgery and robotic surgery. Graduates can pursue roles as cancer surgeons or head oncology departments in tertiary care hospitals.

This course covers reconstructive and aesthetic surgical procedures. It includes burn management, correction of congenital deformities such as cleft lip and palate, cosmetic surgeries like rhinoplasty, and microsurgical techniques. Graduates become reconstructive or cosmetic surgeons in both public and private healthcare sectors.

M.Ch. Pediatric Surgery specializes in surgical care for children. It includes managing congenital anomalies (e.g., heart defects, spina bifida), neonatal surgeries, and minimally invasive procedures adapted for pediatric patients. Pediatric surgeons often work in children’s hospitals or specialized pediatric units.

This program trains surgeons in complex neurological procedures such as brain tumor removals, spinal surgeries, treatment of aneurysms, and stereotactic surgery. Graduates typically work as neurosurgeons, spine surgeons, or trauma specialists in neurosurgical centers and trauma care units.