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Sir , I am medical student. But I want to go into the research field(genetics and biotech.) After doing mbbs. Is it possible?What should Ido


Rikhil Kalal 23rd Mar, 2018
Answer (1)
Hey there,



I'm sure you must have heard about "The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)." The program enables recipients to undertake research for two months, and the students receive a token amount and a certificate on submission of a project report. It's a good idea to enroll yourself into this as it gives accreditation to your love for research. This can be done while you're a medical student.



After MBBS, Various institutes that offer research opportunities are ICMR(Indian Council for Medical Research), CIMAP, CCMB(Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology), St. John's Research institute. One can also join WHO. Many institutes like AIIMS, PGI, NIMHANS, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai (TIFR) offer a Ph.D. degree.



There are two ways to switch over to research leading to Ph.D. for meritorious MBBS graduates.



The main option is to get admission to a three-year medical postgraduate programme (MD or MS). Thereafter one can go for medical research leading to Ph.D.



Besides this, a few research institutions admit meritorious medical graduates directly for research programmes.



For example, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology under the Government of India functioning at Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram, offers major research programme in disease biology and molecular medicine as well as plant biotechnology and discovery.



First class (with 60 per cent marks) MBBS degree holders are also eligible for admission ( www.rgcb.res.in). This Ph.D. programme is affiliated to the University of Kerala.



Those having a valid research fellowship from UGC- CSIR or ICMR, category A of Department of Biotechnology are eligible to receive fellowships.



Medical Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Jawaharlal Institute for Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh and Christian Medical College, Vellore provide research facilities leading to Ph.D.



For Nano medical science,



Meritorious MBBS graduates can opt M.Tech. programmes in medical nano technology or nano medical sciences. But limited opportunities are available for study. In Kerala, Amrita Centre for Nano Sciences under Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Kochi, conducts M.Tech. nano medical sciences. Total seats: 20. This programme is fully-funded by the Department of Science and Technology. Meritorious M.Sc., MBBS, B.Tech., M.Pharm. and BDS holders are eligible for admission.

Combined degree



Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Centre for Biomedical Research under the University of Delhi offers M.Sc.-Ph.D. combined degree in biomedical sciences.

This is a four-year fulltime course. Those who have obtained bachelors degree in biomedical sciences, life sciences, zoology, botany, microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry, environmental biology, biotechnology, B.Pharm., MBBS, B.V.Sc. with 55 per cent marks are eligible for admission.



I hope this was helpful! All the very Best!































3 Comments
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17th May, 2018
Can u tell what salary package a researcher/scientist get?
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23rd Mar, 2018
Thanks for reply . It will be helpful.
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7th Aug, 2020
can I opt for a PhD degree after I have completed MD and practiced for some years???
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