What is the difference between Medical and Paramedical?

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    Parul Thapa | Contributor-Level 10

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    Paramedical focuses on the support and services provided by healthcare professionals in various specialised roles, often in emergency or clinical situations. While, Medical encompasses the entire spectrum of healthcare, including diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, and involves professionals who are trained to provide medical care and expertise across different specialties.

    Candidates can view the table below to see the comparison between te two courses.

    Particulars

    Paramedical 

    Medical

    Course Level

    UG, PG, Diploma & Certificate

    UG

    Course Duration

    3-4 years

    5 years

    Course Fee

    • Diploma courses - INR 35,000 to INR 40,000 
    • Bachelor's degree - INR 60,000 (per annum) 
    • Master's degree - INR 40,000 to INR 50,000 

    INR 25,000 to INR 1.15 crore

    Entrance Exam

    NEET PG, CUET, NEET, IPU CET, INI CET, NEET MDS

    NEET

    Popular Colleges

    Christian Medical College, AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER, Jamia Hamdard, etc.

    AIIMS Delhi, Christian Medical College Vellore, Banaras Hindu University, JIPMER Puducherry, etc.

    Average Salary

    INR 1.7 LPA - INR 17 LPA

    INR 2.5 LPA - INR 15 LPA

    Job profiles

    Advanced Life Support Paramedic, Medical Assistant, Critical Care Paramedic, Radiologist, Occupational Therapist

    Medical Surgeon, Medical officers, Paediatrician, General Physician, etc. 

    Top Recruiters

    Nanavati Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Manipal Hospital, Apollo Hospital, MaxCure Hospital, Billroth Hospital, etc.Nanavati Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Manipal Hospital, Apollo Hospital, MaxCure Hospital, Billroth Hospital, etc.

    Medanta Hospitals, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre,   Fortis Healthcare Ltd, Wockhardt Ltd, etc.

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