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Course Details

UG, PG, Diploma & Other Courses - Neurology

Degree Course Type 

Masters, Diploma, Certificate

Entry Level Qualification 

Class 10+2

Degree Course Duration 

6 Months, 1 Year, 2 Year, 3 Year

Course Fields 

Medical

Degree Course Entrance Exam 

NEET PG

Average Course Fee 

10000 - 300000

Average Salary Offered 

500000 - 1000000

Course Highlights 

Here are some quick highlights on the Neurology Course: 

Details

Specifications

Course name

Neurology 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, and distance

Examination Pattern

Semester

Course fee

5,000 to 20,00,00 INR

Duration

3 months to 3 years

Job Profiles

Neurosurgeon, Neuro Physician, Professor. Consultant, Researcher

Top Recruiters

Apollo, Columbia Asia, AIIMS

About Course 

Neurology course is a popular choice among pupils. They are deemed eligible to apply for this programme after completing their higher secondary education. There are several academic levels for neurology courses like - certificate, diploma, bachelors, master's, and doctorate. Neurology courses teach young learners to mainly investigate various diseases and disorders affecting the nervous system and main organs like the brain and spinal cord of living organisms. The duration of neurology courses ranges between 3 months to 3 years, depending on the level of course. ​​​​​​​

Why Choose Course And Required Skills 

Why Choose a Neurology Course?

1. After completing a degree in neurology courses, professional graduates choose to work abroad as there are ample opportunities associated with the degree.

2. The curriculum for neurology courses is designed in a way to enable the candidates to explore and gain extensive knowledge about the topic, and its divisions. 

3. A degree in neurology courses makes an individual eligible for a lucrative job opportunity. 

4. Students learn about many medical instruments and are kept updated regularly about recent developments.

5. Scope to work for the government and private organizations is available in plenty. 

6. There are abundant research opportunities, fellowships, and grants available for the candidates after completion of a degree in neurology course.

Eligibility  

The minimum eligibility criteria for Neurology courses depend on the course you want to pursue. The table below represents the division of level-wise eligibility criteria for the students aspiring to study the course.

Course Level

Duration

Certificate in Neurology Courses

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

Diploma in Neurology Courses

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

Bachelor’s Degree in Neurology Courses

High School degree with 60% aggregate marks

Have to pass NEET entrance test

Master’s Degree in Neurology Courses

Bachelor’s degree in medical science or MBBS degree

1-year internship after MBBS degree

Doctorate in Neurology Courses

Master degree in relevant subject

Minimum 1-year work experience in the relevant field

Have to pass NEET-PG or other entrance level exam

Entrance Exams Details 

Some of the popular exams taken by the majority of students are:

1. INI CET

2. NEET-PG

3. DUMET

Degree Course Syllabus 

Neurology courses is divided into 4 semesters.

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Lab Course 1: Cell Biology

Cellular Neurophysiology And Biophysics

Neurochemistry

Lab Course 7: Research Methods, Biostatistics, And Computer Applications 

Lab Course 2: Genetics Biochemistry And Molecular Biology 

Lab Course 3: Neuroanatomy

Behavioural And Cognitive Neuroscience

Nanotechnology And Bioinformatics For Neuroscience

Biochemistry

Lab Course 4: Neurophysiology

Sensory And Motor Systems 

Dissertation

Genetics And Molecular Biology

Neuroanatomy

Lab Course 5: Neuropathology

Viva-Voce Related To The Dissertation 

Cell Biology And Neuron Organisation

Developmental Neurobiology

Lab Course 6: Behaviour Biology


Top Colleges 

The top colleges in India offering degrees in Neurology Courses are:

Certificate in Neurology 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


Some educational platforms that offer certificate courses in Neurology courses are:

Udemy

Coursera

Swayam

Edx

Futurelearn


Diploma in Neurology Courses

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 Neurology Courses

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 Neurological Courses

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 Neurology Courses

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 Neurology Courses

Neurology courses are in high demand in India as well as in foreign countries. Some of the top colleges present abroad for Neurology courses 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 Neurology Courses

Course Level

Average Fees Range

Certificate

5000 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 5,00,000 INR

Doctorate

7,00,000 to 15,00,000 INR

Top Recruiters And Salary 

Top Recruiting Agencies for Neurology Course

Professional graduates of Neurology courses can find employment in private and public institutions. Some of the top recruitment agencies that offer high salaries and other benefits are:

1. All India Institute of Medical Science, Delhi

2. Indo-American Hospital

3. Max Healthcare Institute Ltd.

4. Apollo Super Speciality Hospital

5. GMC

6. Medanta Hospital

7. Kolkata Medical College

8. Narayana Hrudayalaya Health City

9. Recmasters

10. Fortis

11. StaffPointe Recruiter

12. Artemis

13. Enterprise Medical Service

14. Onyx M.D

15. Columbia Asia


      



​​​​​​​Salary

Designation

Average Salary Range

Neurosurgeon

7,00,000 to 20,00,000 INR

Professor

5,00,000 to 12,00,000 INR

Researcher

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

Neuro Consultant

10,00,000 to 20,00,000 INR

Neuro Physician

9,00,000 to 12,00,000 INR

Course Scope And Career Options 

Career Prospects after Neurology Courses

Designation

Job Profile

Average Salary Range

Neurosurgeon

Performs surgeries for diagnosing several neurological disorders. They also perform brain and neck surgeries.

7,00,000 to 20,00,000 INR

Professor

Imparts education to the students in colleges for neurological courses. They demonstrate and train young professionals to be efficient in their desired careers.

5,00,000 to 12,00,000 INR

Researcher

Conducts research involving the nervous system and its essential organs like the brain and spinal cord.

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

Neuro Consultant

They are senior medical practitioners, who treat neurological disorders and write prescriptions.

10,00,000 to 20,00,000 INR

Neuro Physician

Treats several diseases attacking the brain and spinal cord.

9,00,000 to 12,00,000 INR

Admission Process 

​​​​​​​The admission process for neurology courses includes:

1. In the case of certification and diploma degrees in neurology courses, students need to submit their higher secondary passing certificate. After that, they will be eligible to complete the registration process and start their coursework.

2. For admission to postgraduate and doctorate in neurology courses, students need to submit their NEET-PG or INI CET passing certificate, along with other required documents for the admission process.

3. Eligible students are then called for a counseling round where they are asked about their preferred colleges.

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