About the Course – Medical Science

Medical Science is the study of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Medical science covers many subjects that explain how the human body works. Medical Science is basically concerned with basic biology. However, it also offers specialisations in areas such as anatomy, physiology and pathology with some biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology and genetics. It prioritizes the importance of the mind-body connection and the importance of nutrition. This course is commonly designed for current healthcare practitioners and aspiring researchers. During the program, you will learn about common issues faced by doctors, the effectiveness of drugs and the way individuals receive care. Medical science degree programs prepare students to work in a variety of medical- and health-related fields. Students gain full-fledged knowledge on the human body and its functions. Aspiring medical science students will be trained in a diverse study of health topics including biology, chemistry, anatomy and more.

Listed here are some of the principal objectives of the course.

• To compare the effect of drug
• To  prepare the graduates for their career with critical thinking, decision making, and problem solving skills.
• To assess the safety and efficacy of drug in patients 
• To discuss the assessment of the problem and the recommendations with the patient.
• To order appropriate tests and write prescriptions with the preceptor’s approval
• To recognize the spectrum of problems that occur in primary care and understand how to provide continuous comprehensive care to patients and their families.

Career Prospect

You will gain scientific knowledge, research expertise and lab skills during your course due to which you will qualify to work within a clinical or research setting.

The transferable skills learnt during the Medical Science program will provide you with diverse employment opportunities in a number of different roles. These include Biochemist, medical scientist and lab technician. Common employers of medical sciences graduates include food and drink, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries – offering roles in research and development, quality assurance and sales,  charity or government-funded laboratories, Health Careers, private pathology laboratories and so on.

Career Opportunity

Doctor and Surgeons, Physician Assistant, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Midwife, Adult Gerontology Nurse, Clinical support work.

Employment Opportunity

A graduate degree in the medical sciences offers a lot to the graduates. Some of the top jobs in new industries are related to the medical sciences. One new career field is in the pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that about 28 percent of all jobs in the pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing industry are made up of scientists and science technicians. Those who complete more than 16 years of schooling can expect their salaries to start at about $55,000 annually, compared to $40,000 for those with 16 years of education or less.

Course Available by Providers

The courses are generally provided at Foundation, Diploma, Bachelor (UG) and Master (PG) levels.

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