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can i become a nephrologist if I took Bsc renal dialysis course


Karthikeya 16th Nov, 2021
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Sohamsengupta8 16th Nov, 2021

Hello Student

The educational qualification of  nephrologist candidate must be  a MBBS or postgraduate in medical science course completed by him or her and have served hospital for at least three years in internal medicine residency. After completion of these three years date has to complete in nephrology fellowship for 2-3 years at a stretch will be teacher as a nephrologist. Doing BSc graduation course in in renal dialysis cannot be read nephrologist whether yes to do a medical degree or post graduation and have completed and of 28 years nephrology e fellowship.

Doing bsc renal dialysis course a candidate cannot be a nephrologist.

anchaltibrewal2001 16th Nov, 2021

Hello Aspirant,

Hope you re doing well.

As per you query, for becoming Nephrologist you should take courses like :

Bachelor Courses:

MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery): It is a four and a half year programme with the eligibility criteria of minimum class XII or equivalent class passed with physics, chemistry and biology subjects.


Master Courses:

MD in General Medicine: You can apply for an MD (General Medicine) programme after completing the MBBS degree. It is a three years duration course. It is a postgraduate degree in medicine dealing with kidneys and diseases related to it.


Doctoral Courses:

Doctor of Medicine (DM) in Nephrology: After completing the postgraduate degree, you can apply for DM in Nephrology or DNB in Nephrology. The duration of this course is three years. After getting the required registration from MCI, you can practice as a Nephrologist.

A BSc in Renal Dialysis Technology is an undergraduate degree programme in medical science discipline. It is a specialised course based on renal dialysis technology. Candidates having illness or dysfunctional kidneys are required to undergo dialysis on a weekly basis. The skilled individuals are highly demanded in the healthcare sector.

By doing BSc in Renal Dialysis course, you have career option to be Dialysis Technician, Clinical Coordinator or a lecturer.

Below is mentioned the link to two different pages for helping you understand the difference between BSc in Renal Dialysis and Nephrology study.

https://www.careers360.com/courses/bsc-in-renal-dialysis-technology

https://www.careers360.com/courses/nephrology-course

Hope this helps you clear your doubt.

ALL THE BEST!

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