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DIPLOMA, CERTIFICATE & OTHER COURSES - ORTHOPAEDICS

Degree Course Type 

Diploma, Certificate

Entry Level Qualification 

Class 10+2

Degree Course Duration 

6 Months, 1 Year

Course Fields 

Medical

Degree Course Entrance Exam 

NEET UG, NEET PG

Average Course Fee 

5000 - 1000000 Per Year

Average Salary Offered 

400000 - 1000000 Per Year

Course Highlights 

Here are some quick highlights on the Orthopaedics Courses: 

Details

Specifications

Course name

Orthopaedics Courses

Course Types with Time Duration

Certificate - 3 months to 1-year

Diploma - 6 months to 1-year

Postgraduate - 2 years

Doctorate- 1 to 3 years

Mode of study

Offline, online, distance

Examination Pattern

Semester

Course fee

3,000 to 18,00,000 INR

Duration

3 months to 3 years

Job Profiles

Medical Practitioners, Orthopaedics, Therapists

Top Recruiters

Apollo, Columbia Asia, AIIMS

About Course 

Orthopaedics courses can be pursued after completing higher secondary school. Certificate and diploma degrees in Orthopaedics courses require applicants to submit high school passing certificates with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks. Along with that, they must also have studied physics, chemistry, and biology as the core subjects. The Orthopaedics course imparts knowledge about musculoskeletal structure, joints, and body movements. ​​​​​​​

Why Choose Course And Required Skills 

​​​​​​​Several positive reasons are there for students to take up Orthopaedics courses for their higher studies. Some of the prominent points are mentioned below:

1. There are ample job opportunities for all the students who have completed their degree in Orthopaedics courses.

2. They can find employment in both the private and public sectors of the country.

3. Graduates are able to stay updated with the newest developments and technological advancements in the Orthopaedics field.

4. There are several research grants and fellowships that are included with Orthopaedics courses.

5. The scope for Orthopaedics course graduates is increasing every day.

6. Since this job involves precision, aspirants who are intellectual and perfectionists may find professional satisfaction.

Eligibility  

The eligibility criteria for Orthopaedics courses mainly depend on the academic level of the degree that students are opting for. The division of eligibility criteria for each course level is presented below:

Course Level

Duration

Certificate in Orthopaedics Courses

Passing certificate of higher secondary degree in science stream with minimum 60% aggregate marks.

Diploma in Orthopaedics  Courses

High School passing certificate with 60% marks in the science stream

Bachelor’s Degree in Orthopaedics Courses

High School degree with 60% aggregate marks

Have to pass NEET entrance test

Master’s Degree in Orthopaedics Courses

Bachelor’s degree in medical science or MBBS degree

1-year internship after MBBS degree

Doctorate in Orthopaedics  Courses

Master's degree in Orthopaedics or any other medical subjects

Minimum 1-year work experience in the field of Orthopaedics

Have to pass NEET-PG or other entrance level exam​​​​​​​

Entrance Exams Details 

For candidates who wish to study postgraduate or doctorate in Orthopaedics courses, it is compulsory to sit for entrance tests that are held every year. Some of the popular entrance exams are:

Exam

Full Form

Full Marks

Details

INI CET

Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test

200

Multiple choice questions

Duration of the exam is 180 minutes

Entire MBBS syllabus is covered

Core subjects covered are pre-clinical, para-clinical, clinical, surgical and allied subjects

Online mode of examination

NEET-PG

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Postgraduate)

800

Conducted by National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)

Duration of the exam is 3 hours and 30 minutes

Provision to sit for 15 minute demo test before the commencement of the main test

Multiple choice questions

Test conducted in online mode

Total 200 questions are asked

Question paper divided into 3 sections: Pre Clinical, Post Clinical, and Clinical

CUCET

Central University Common Entrance Test

200

Conducted by National Testing Agency

Total duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes

Exam conducted in online mode

Paper divided into 4 sections

Multiple-choice questions

Subject’s like- language, biology, chemistry, etc. are covered.

JUET

Jammu University Entrance Test

150

Multiple-choice questions are asked

Total duration is 150 minutes

Mainly reasoning and logical ability of the aspirants are tested.

Negative marking for wrong answers

Mainly 4 sections are there; General English, General Knowledge, Reasoning, and Numerical Ability

Mainly conducted in offline mode

Degree Course Syllabus 

Core Subjects under Orthopaedics Course

Subjects

Description

Physical Anthropology

The main subject matter of this discipline is the study of the genetics and physical and biological aspects of humans throughout history. It also investigates the relationship of humans with other animals in a biological and anatomical sense.

Applied Anatomy

It studies the structure of the human body. This knowledge helps the professionals in treatment purposes.

Applied Radiology

This subject illustrates the use of radiology in taking medical images and focusing on understanding the musculoskeletal structure of living organisms.

Applied Dental Materials

In this subject, candidates learn about the different techniques involved in diagnosing dental problems.

Nutrition

This subject covers the important topic of how to have a healthy lifestyle by proper intake of food. This also covers preventive measures for several diseases. 

Infections and Tumors

There are several diseases that occur in the bones and muscles of the body. In this subject, students elaborately learn about infections and tumours, and also the causes, and proper diagnosis.

Traumatology or General Orthopaedics

As the name suggests, this concept covers topics on surgical ways to diagnose several diseases occurring in the Musco-skeleton, joints, and knees.

Spine Anomaly

All the disorders that affect the spinal cord or the vertebrates of living organisms are discussed under this discipline.

Study of Biostatics

This subject is a combination of statistics and biology. It enables the students to know the application of statistical methods in conducting biological experiments and collecting data. These data are also analyzed using statistical methods.

Imaging (foot/ankle)

The use of medical imaging in the treatment of disorders or fractures in the ankle and foot region is discussed under this subject.

Amputation

It is the process of removing limbs using surgical methods in order to control any diseases or pain in the region.

Top Colleges 

The top colleges in India offering degree courses in Neurology Courses are:

Certificate in Orthopaedics Courses

College/University 

Location

IAPEN

Maharashtra

Royale Institute

Puducherry

SNDT Women’s University

Maharashtra

National Institute of Health Science and Research

New Delhi

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University

Gujarat

Sigma College

Gujarat

Apollo Hospital

Hyderabad


Online education platforms that offer Orthopaedics courses are:

Platform

Set-up

Udemy

Online

Coursera

Online

Swayam

Online

Edx

Online

Futurelearn

Online


Diploma in Orthopaedics Course

College/University

Location

Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research

West Bengal

Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Science

Bihar

Medical College

West Bengal

Government Medical College

Kerala

Parul University

Gujarat

Shri Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala University

Rajasthan

SCPM College of Nursing and Paramedical Science

Uttar Pradesh

Government College of Nursing

Kerala


Bachelor’s Degree in Orthopaedics Course

College/University

Location

Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centres

Karnataka

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research

Puducherry

Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences

Uttarakhand

Medical College

West Bengal

Dr. NTE Institute of Health Sciences

Andhra Pradesh

Government Medical College

Kerala

Guntur Medical College

Andhra Pradesh


Master's Degree in Orthopaedics Course

College/University

Location

All India Institute of Medical Science

Delhi

Kolkata Medical College

West Bengal

NIMS College of Paramedical Technology

Rajasthan

JSS Medical College

Karnataka

Vivekanandha Allied Health Science

Tamil Nadu

NIMT

Noida

CMC Ludhiana

Punjab

Maulana Azad Medical College

Delhi

Christian Medical College

Tamil Nadu

Armed Forces Medical College

Maharashtra


Doctorate in Orthopaedics Course

College Name

Location

Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education Research

West Bengal

Goa Medical College

Maharashtra

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)

Delhi

Calcutta Medical College

West Bengal

Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras University

Uttar Pradesh

Grant Medical College

Maharashtra

St. Johns Medical College

Karnataka

Maulana Azad Medical College

Delhi

Christian Medical College 

Tamil Nadu

Armed Forces Medical College

Maharashtra


Foreign Colleges Offering Orthopaedics Course

There are many in foreign countries that offer orthopaedics courses to students. Some of the top colleges are:

College/University

Location

University of Missouri

United States of America

Mohawk College

Canada

Keele University

United Kingdom

University of Nottingham

United Kingdom

University of Birmingham

United Kingdom

George Washington University

United States of America

Western Sydney University

Australia

Harvard University

United States of America

Newcastle University

United Kingdom

Western Sydney University

Australia

Course Fees 

Course Fee for Orthopaedics Course

Course Level

Average Fees Range

Certificate

3000 to 30,000 INR

Diploma

20,000 to 80,000 INR

Bachelor’s

50,000 to 1,00,000 INR

Master’s

2,00,000 to 9,00,000 INR

Doctorate

10,00,000 to 18,00,000 INR

Top Recruiters And Salary 

Some of the prominent designations students can choose after completing a degree in Orthopaedics courses are mentioned below:

Designation

Job Profile

Average Salary Range

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Performs surgeries related to musculoskeletal structure. Also prescribes medicines and treats diseases in case of any injuries, broken bones, tears in tendons, etc.

8,50,000 to 10,00,000 INR

Orthopaedics Hand Surgeon

They perform surgical diagnostic methods in the limb in case of any fractures or other disturbances in the movement of the limb.

4,00,000 to 8,50,000 INR

Consultant Orthopaedics

They are professional medical practitioners, who focus on the treatment of any fractures in the bones, muscles, torn ligaments, etc. They prescribe medicines.

8,00,000 to 12,00,000 INR

Professor

Professionals, who want to stay in the academic profession, become a professor of Orthopaedics at medical colleges. They teach students about the subjects and demonstrate different diagnostic techniques involved in the curriculum.

4,00,000 to 8,00,000 INR

Researcher

These professionals conduct research in the orthopaedic field to bring development and more advanced technological changes in this field.

2,00,000 to 5,00,000 INR


Course Scope And Career Options 

​​​​​​​Orthopedic surgeons gain vast knowledge of the diseases and injuries that affect the musculoskeletal system. It includes the muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Orthopedic surgeons treat congenital concerns like scoliosis, injuries such as broken hips, or degenerative diseases like osteoporosis and arthritis.

The candidate can join defense services such as army or naval forces. An Orthopedic can start their career working with high-profile hospitals, either in the public or private sector, according to the choice of individuals. There are many other options for orthopedic degree holders, they can open their own Clinic and provide services to the patients. You can also opt to teach at universities and colleges or enter into research as an orthopedic doctor.

Admission Process 

The admission process for Orthopaedics courses is simple. It largely depends on the degree level you are choosing. 

1. While enrolling in a certificate program in Orthopaedics courses, students must present their higher secondary passing certificate and other official documents.

2. Students who wish to be admission to Postgraduate and Doctorate programs in Cardiology courses must sit for entrance exams like NEET-PG, INI CET, etc. Candidates are ranked according to their marks obtained in the exam.

3. Their ranking decides the colleges they can get admission to.

4. Eligible students are then called for counseling rounds where they are asked about their preferred colleges.

5. Before final admission, all the applicants are asked to attend interview rounds with the colleges.

6. Many colleges also ask their applicants to participate in group discussions.