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Following are the type of courses present in Ophthalmology-

Diploma Courses:

Diploma in Ophthalmology

Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology

Bachelor Courses:

MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)

Master Courses:

Master of Surgery in Ophthalmology

Doctor of Medicine in Ophthalmology

Master of Science in Ophthalmology

Postgraduate Diploma in Ophthalmology

Postgraduate Certificate programme in Clinical Ophthalmology

Doctoral Courses:

Master of Philosophy in Ophthalmology

Doctor of Philosophy Programme in Ophthalmology

Eligibility Requirements:

For Bachelor Courses: Students can apply for bachelor courses (MBBS) after passing 12th with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects.

For Master Courses: To apply for PG courses, candidates should have completed a bachelor degree from any college or university recognized from MCI (Medical Council of India).

Admission

Admissions in these courses of ophthalmologic are based on medical entrance examination. Many institutions and colleges offers admission on the basis of national level or state level examinations like NEET (National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test), AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Science ), etc. While some other universities organizes their own entrance test for admissions.  Some of the popular entrance examinations for the entry in ophthalmology courses are medical entrance tests-

• NEET
• AIIMS
• JIPMER

Top colleges or universities which offer ophthalmology courses are:

• All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
• Amrita School of Medicine, Coimbatore
• Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune (AFMC MBBS )
• Christian Medical College, Vellore
• D.Y.Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai
• Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test (IPU CET )
• Bharati Vidyapeeth Common Entrance Test (BVP CET)

Job Prospects:

The people who have completed their residency training can go on to pursue fellowship training in Ophthalmology sub-specialties. Aspirants who wish to become licensed medical professionals, graduates need to hold a medical degree and complete a residency programme.

Ophthalmology is a specialized branch of medicine which has ample of career prospects. The job opportunities for the graduates are in private and government hospitals, health departments, health centers, and NGOs.

As an ophthalmologist, candidates can apply for the Combined Medical Service entrance examination (CMSEE) conducted by the U.P.S.C (Union Public Commission Service) for the position of an ophthalmologist or senior specialist of Ophthalmology. The state health service entrance examinations are conducted by the respective state, provincial services commissions also. You can join defense services – in the army, air force or navy as an ophthalmologist.

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