Give me some information about BSC Anasthesia technology.

Hello,

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Anaesthesia Technology is a 3-year full-time undergraduate degree course and is suitable for students who wish to learn about anesthesia equipment, anesthesia agents, techniques etc. in order to ensure better monitoring of the patient.

Courses related to Anaesthesia Technology -

• B.Sc. Anaesthesia Technology

• B.Sc. Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia Technology

• B.Sc. Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Techniques

• B.Sc. Medical Technology (OT and Anaesthesia Technology)

Eligibility criteria-

10+2 or equivalent with a minimum of 45% on Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

Along with this, the candidates might also need to clear the entrance exam mentioned for admission by the particular institute.

Top institutes offering such courses-

1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi

2. Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Uttar Pradesh

3. Mahatma Gandhi Mission Institute of Health Sciences (MGMIHS), Mumbai

4. Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla

5. Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune

6. Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh

7. KS Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA), Mangalore

8. Sri Venkateshwara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati

9. Christian Medical College, Vellore

10. Agartala Government Medical College, Agartala

Admission Procedure-

Most of the colleges select candidates on the basis of entrance exams such as-

• NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test)

• AIIMS PARA (All India Institutes of Medical Sciences)

• AICET (All India Common Entrance Test)

• Bangalore University Entrance Exam

• BVP CET (Bharati Vidyapeeth Common Entrance Test)

• NIMS School of Paramedical Sciences and Technology Entrance Exams

However, there are some colleges that provide admission on the basis of merit too. And apart from these exams, you can also apply for other state level entrance exams too.

Higher degree options after B.Sc Anaesthesia Technology –

• M.Sc in Anaesthesia

• Post Graduate Diploma in Anaesthesia

Career options –

All top hospitals hire Anaesthesia graduates with a great salary package. The job roles of such graduates are-

• Anaesthesiologist Assistant

• Certified Registered Nurse Anaesthetists

• Anaesthesia Technician

• Medical Consultant

• Surgeon

• Clinical Associate

• Anaesthetist/Paediatrician

• Associate Consultant

I hope this helps. If you have any other doubt or query, feel free to ask.

All the best!

Hello Piyad Mandal,

B.Sc. in Anaesthesia Technology course is opted by students who wish to learn about anaesthesia equipment, anaesthesia agents, techniques as well as dosage in order to ensure a better monitoring of the patient.

The knowledge gained by the students through B.Sc. in Anaesthesia Technology helps them in choosing the right anaesthetic treatment for a patient and its dosage.

Eligibility criteria -

B.Sc. in Anaesthesia Technology is a 3-year full-time undergraduate degree course. The eligibility for this course is the 12th or equivalent examination in the Science stream with a minimum of 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

Thanku.