The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University Chennai
Chennai,Tamil Nadu,India
044 2235 3574
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Doctor of Medicine(MD)
Doctor of Medicine (MD) Community Medicine
Course
Community Medicine is a branch of medical science involves the study of problems of society as a whole rather than on individual level. many detailed types of research are conducted to acquire in-depth data regarding health and hygiene of a particular topological area.
Duration: 3 Years
Admission Eligibility and Process
- Prospective students should have completed an M.B.B.S. degree with minimum 55% marks from a recognised university board.
- Admissions in MD course will be done through National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET-PG). Candidates must possess recognised degree of MBBS (or its equivalent recognised degree).
Career Prospects
The amount of education needed depends on which job a person desires, but the degree related to health education is a common starting point for a career in community health. They will often continue on to Master's degrees in Public Health to pursue a job in Health Education or Health Promotion. Getting a Graduate Degree can lead to an employee becoming a Doctor, a Supervisor, a Researcher, an Epidemiologist, or a Professor. This has course options for a Degree in Public Health can include Biostatistics, Behavioral Science, Epidemiology and Environmental Health.
Higher Studies: Ph.D (Community Medicine)
Job Position
- Public Health Manager
- Physician
- Epidemiologist
- Internal Medicine Consultant
- Research Officer
