Hello,

As per your requirement, i would say that other than mbbs and bds there are many parmamedical options available.

Paramedical courses are usually related to the allied healthcare sector. These courses are just as useful and job oriented as the courses directly related to the field of healthcare (nursing, medicine and pharmacy).

The 3 main types of paramedical courses available in India are –

Bachelor’s Degree courses or

Diploma courses or

Certificate courses .

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
• B.Sc. in OTT (Operation Theatre Technology)
• B.Sc. in Dialysis Technology
• B.Sc. in MLT (Medical Lab Technology)
• B.Sc. in X-Ray Technology
• B.Sc. in Radiography
• B.Sc. in Medical Imaging Technology
• B.Sc. in Medical Record Technology
• BASLP
• B.Sc. in Ophthalmic Technology
• B.Sc. in Audiology and Speech Therapy
• B.Sc. in Optometry
• B.Sc. in Anaesthesia Technology

The above mentioned Bachelor’s Degree courses are usually 3 years long. Some academic programs are 4 years long (theory + practical training).

• Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• DOTT (Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology)
• Diploma in Dialysis Technology
• DMLT (Diploma in Medical Lab Technology)
• Diploma in X-Ray Technology
• Diploma in Radiography
• Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology
• Diploma in Medical Record Technology
• Diploma in Nursing Care Assistant
• ANM (https://www.apnaahangout.com/anm/)
• GNM (https://www.apnaahangout.com/gnm/)
• Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology
• DHLS (Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech)
• Diploma in Anaesthesia Technology
• Diploma in Dental Hygienist
• Diploma in Rural Health Care
• Diploma in Community Health Care

• Certificate in X-Ray Technician
• Certificate in Lab Assistant/Technician
• Certificate in Dental Assistant
• Certificate in Operation Theatre Assistant
• Certificate in Nursing Care Assistant
• Certificate in ECG and CT Scan Technician
• Certificate in Dialysis Technician
• Certificate in Home Based Health Care
• Certificate in Rural Health Care
• Certificate in HIV and Family Education
• Certificate in Nutrition and Childcare

Usually students who have passed 10+2 Science stream with Biology subject are eligible to pursue the above mentioned courses.

There are many courses available and you have to choose as per your interest.

Good luck