The research, comprehension, prevention, and treatment of diseases are all topics covered in the expansive discipline of medicine and health. It also focuses on enhancing general wellbeing on both a physical and emotional level. A vast range of fields are included under the umbrella term "medicine and health," including human medicine, dentistry, nursing, veterinary medicine, health management, nutrition, and many others.  Students will learn about the course's fundamental structure during their first year of study. They will eventually learn more sophisticated information about many parts of the discipline they have chosen to study. Students who decide to major in health and medicine must possess a certain set of abilities and a passion for the subject.

Students with degrees in medical and health can learn about subjects including internal medicine, paediatrics, surgery, and psychiatry. Students studying medicine and health must complete supervised medical internships and then a residency in a healthcare setting. Students will also learn other important qualities like empathy, communication, and teamwork during the course.

Study Levels:

Students can pursue the following degrees in medicine and health at various levels:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery(MBBS)
• Doctor of Medicine (MD)
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
• Bachelor of Nursing
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• Bachelor of Public Health
• Master of Surgery (MS)
• Master of Public Health
• Master of Physiotherapy
• Ph.D.

Specialisation:

Medicine and Health is a relatively wide profession with various specialisation sectors from which students can select. Each degree has several sub-fields and areas of specialisation, some of which are shown below:

Doctor of Medicine(MD)

• Cardiology
• Endocrinology
• Anaesthesiology
• Dermatology

• General Medicine
• Pediatrics
• Psychiatry
• Immunohematology
• Marine Medicine
• Pathology

Bachelor of Dental Surgery(BDS)

• General Dentist
• Pedodontics or Paediatric Dentist
• Orthodontist
• Periodontist
• Endodontist
• Oral Pathologist or Oral Surgeon
• Prosthodontist

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

• Biomechanics
• Cardio-thoracic physiotherapy
• Anatomy

Master of Surgery (MS)

• General Surgery
• ENT
• Plastic Surgery
• Traumatology and Surgery
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Orthopedics

Bachelor of Public Health

• Epidemiology
• Biostatistics
• Environmental Health Science
• Social and Behavioural Sciences
• Disaster Management and Emergency Preparedness
• Health Services Administration

Employability:

Career prospects in Medicine and Health are virtually limitless. After completing their internships, students can opt to further their education in their field of specialisation or seek work in hospitals and clinics. Candidates who have obtained either the MD or MSc degree have the option of entering the teaching profession or working as professionals in hospitals and clinics. They have the ability to treat and prevent illnesses, as well as, improve their patient’s health. A job health and medicine is challenging, but extremely rewarding.

 The different types of job opportunities available for an individual with a degree in Biomedicine in India are as follows:

• Biomedical scientist
• Biotechnologist
• Clinical research associate
• Clinical scientist, biochemistry
• Clinical scientist, haematology
• Clinical scientist, immunology
• Forensic scientist
• Microbiologist
• Operating department practitioner
• Physician associate
• Research scientist (life sciences)
• Research scientist (medical)
• Scientific laboratory technician
• Toxicologist
• Dietitian
• Medical Technologist
• Medical Science Liaison
• Medical Sales Representatives
• Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives
• Medical Writer
• Transplant Coordinator
• Chemical Engineer
• Research Scientist
• Pharmacologist

Job roles for an individual (abroad) with a degree in biomedicine are as follows:

• Biomedical Scientist
• Biotechnologist
• Analytical Chemist

• Clinical Scientist
• Forensic Scientist
• Medical Chemist
• Microbiologist
• Associate Physician
• Research Scientist
• Toxicologist
• Biomedical Laboratory Technician
• Medical Writer
• Medical Sales Director
• Pharmaceutical Marketing Manager
• Biostatics Manager
• Medical Coder
• Clinical Data Analyst