What Are Paramedical Courses? Eligibility Criteria, Types, Know All in Detail

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 What Are Paramedical Courses? Eligibility Criteria, Types, Know All in Detail

The Paramedical Course includes learning medical equipment, diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. Paramedics are recognised as authorities in the field of Paramedical Sciences. The paramedical area involves services and tools that assist physicians in improving patient diagnosis, treatment, and medication.

After finishing high school in India, popular paramedical courses include BSc Nursing, NCA Diploma, ANM Diploma, Child Health Diploma, Occupational Therapy Diploma, Community Health Care Diploma, BSc Dialysis Therapy, Research Methodology Certificate, and Dental Assistant Certificate. Candidates need help with education to progress in their careers and broaden their knowledge.

What are the Eligibility Criteria for Paramedical Courses?

The eligibility conditions for pursuing different paramedical courses will differ as per your preferred program and university. However, some of the general conditions have been given a rundown below:

  • You must have passed higher secondary education, i.e. 12th with Biology physics and chemistry as Subjects from any recognized board with minimum marks specified by the university to pursue undergraduate courses.
  • To apply for a master’s degree, you must be graduated from any Science stream.
  • A master's degree is required for admission in Ph.d

If you are planning to study Paramedical courses abroad, you need to submit English ability scores for any of the exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or Cambridge Board. A Statement of Purpose (SOP), and Letters of Recommendation (LORs), are required during the time of admission.

List of top Paramedical courses 

Course LevelTop Courses 
Undergraduate 
Diploma
Postgraduate

 

Certificate 

List of Paramedical Courses

Some of the most favoured paramedical courses that candidates can pursue after 10th, 12th, and graduation are.

Certificate Courses

Diploma Courses

Bachelor Degree Courses

Post Graduation (Master Degree) Courses

Average Fees of Certificate and  Diploma and  Course

Paramedical CoursesDurationFees
Diploma in Ayurvedic Nursing1 yearINR 50,000 to 1 Lakhs
Diploma in Radiography and Imaging Technology2 yearsINR 2 Lakhs
Diploma in Medical and Lab Technology1 – 2 yearsINR 1.5 – 2 Lakh
Diploma in X-Ray Technology2 yearsINR 2 Lakhs to 3 Lakhs
MRI Technician (Certificate)3 months to 1 yearINR 60,000
Certificate in Home Based Health Care6 months to 2 yearsINR 20,000-30,000
Diploma in Dialysis Techniques2 yearsINR 55,000
Diploma in Rural Health Care1 yearINR 2 Lakhs
Home Health Aide (HHA)4 monthsINR 2,000 to 5,000

Top Paramedical Courses after Completing 12th

There is a wide range of paramedical courses available after the 12th medical and non-medical streams. Here are the top paramedical courses after class 10+2th.

Paramedical CoursesDurationAverage Fee
BSc in Biotechnology3 yearsINR 13 – 20 Lakhs
BSc Radiology and Imaging Technology3 yearsINR 2.4 Lakhs
BSc in Medical Lab technology 3 yearsINR 2.6 Lakhs
BSc in Medical Lab Technology (Lateral Entry)4.5 yearsINR 1,60,000 
BSc Ophthalmic Technology3 yearsINR 2 – 6 Lakhs
BSc Operation Theater Technology (OTT)3-5 yearsINR 4 Lakhs
BSc Respiratory Therapy Technology3 yearsINR 2 – 4 Lakhs
BSc in Dialysis Therapy3 yearsINR 1 – 2 Lakhs
BSc Nursing4 yearsINR 1 – 2 Lakhs
Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS)5 yearsINR 1 – 2 Lakhs
BSc in Cardiac/Cardiovascular Technology3-4 yearsINR 2 – 10 Lakhs
BSc in Physician Assistant3 yearsINR 1 – 4 Lakhs
BSc in Medical Imaging Technology3 yearsINR 2 – 5 Lakhs
BSc in Medical Lab Technology3 yearsINR 1 – 2 Lakhs
BSc in Anaesthesia3 yearsINR 1 – 5 Lakhs
BSc in Medical Record Technology3 yearsINR 1 – 2 Lakhs
BSc in Nuclear Medicine Technology3 yearsINR 1 – 2 Lakhs
BSc in Neurophysiology Technology3 yearsINR 2- 4 Lakhs
BSc in Dialysis Technology3 yearsINR 2 – 5 Lakhs
BSc in Occupational Therapy3 yearsINR 2- 4 Lakhs
BSc in Radiology3 yearsINR 2 – 4 Lakhs
BSc Optometry3 yearsINR 2 – 5 Lakhs
Bachelor of Paramedicine3 yearsINR 18 Lakhs
Bachelor of Paramedical Technology3 yearsINR 1 – 2 Lakhs
Bachelor of Health in Paramedicine (Hons)3 yearsINR 18 Lakhs
Diploma in Physiotherapy2 yearsINR 1 – 3 Lakhs
General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)3 yearsINR 1 – 2 Lakhs

Top Master’s Level Paramedical Courses 

After completing a bachelor’s degree course in Medical Science or its related specializations such as Physiotherapy, Homeopathy, Nursing, etc, you can further pursue a master’s degree in paramedical programmes to achieve expertise in any specific specialization. Here is the list of top paramedical courses

Paramedical CoursesDurationFees
MSc in Radio Imaging Technology2 yearsINR 2 Lakhs 
MSc in Medical Lab Technology3 yearsINR 2 Lakhs 
MSc in Biotechnology2 yearsINR 2 Lakhs
M.Sc. in Community Health Nursing3 yearsINR 4.3 Lakhs
Post Graduate Diploma in Child Health2 yearsINR 2 Lakhs to 6 Lakhs

What are the placement opportunities after completing a paramedical course at Ganesh Paramedical College

The paramedical sector has diverse lucrative job profiles on offer for those completing these courses. Here are the most favoured jobs in the paramedical sector:

  • Medical Laboratory Technician/Technologist
  • Physiotherapist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Rehabilitation Worker
  • Audiologist and Speech Therapist
  • Radiographers
  • Nursery

Choose Ganesh Paramedical College for a better academic future

If you are sincere about helping people in their discomfort, it is one of the greatest fields you work in. The paramedical industry works hand-in-hand with the healthcare industry. Several Indian companies have been conducting in this field and many experienced and qualified experts are working in this industry.

The Ganesh Paramedical College appreciates the students' hard work and has designed a curriculum to provide them with the required knowledge and skills to succeed in their careers.

Ganesh Paramedical College offers initial training to students in the Medical lab and Radiography labs, providing they can learn and comprehend all situations to confidently operate equipment and advanced machines in the Labs.

FAQs

Q1. Do paramedical courses require NEET?

Ans. No, NEET is not required for paramedical courses. However, a few colleges might have university entrance exams for students.

Q2. Is there any entrance exam for paramedical courses?

Ans. Admission to some of the paramedical courses is based on entrance exams. This includes JIPMER, NEET-UG, MHT CET, etc.

Q4. How many years is a Paramedical course?

Ans. Certificate courses go on for a duration of 1-2 years while degree courses are for 1-4 years.

Q5. Is paramedical a good career?

Ans. There are ample job opportunities for paramedical graduates and an increasing demand for trained people in these fields.