NEET aspirants know that through NEET they can take admission into many other courses as well besides MBBS. They can pursue their dream of becoming a medical professional even without studying MBBS. There are many other course options candidates can choose from other than MBBS that are promising and rewarding at the same time, and these fields are growing at a fast pace.
One can pursue BDS in the first place as well, if not MBBS. After completing the BDS course, the candidate will be called a registered and qualified doctor. Besides BDS, candidates can opt for any course under the hood of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy) courses. AYUSH practitioners are also qualified, doctors. These courses are now managed and regularized by the Government as well and offer full-time degree programs.
Courses such as BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery), BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery), BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery), or BNYS (Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences) can also opt. All these courses are for the same duration as MBBS, followed by a compulsory internship. The above-mentioned courses require NEET and one needs to be NEET qualified to take admission in these courses.
There are many other courses in medical sciences aspirants can choose from and they don’t need to qualify NEET exam as well. Branches like allied medical sciences. Paramedical Sciences and likes are some good options aspirants with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology subjects in class 12 can opt.
- BOT (Bachelor of Occupational Therapy)
- BPT – Bachelor of Physio / Physical Therapy
- BSc (Audiology and Speech Therapy)
- BSc (Ophthalmic Technology)
- BSc (Respiratory Therapy Technology)
- Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Science