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Diploma in Marine Medicine is an advanced diploma level course that specially designed for giving medical assistance and health care facilities on ship or in offshore. The intended goal of the program is to ensure that students who will be undertaking the maritime operations in future have adequate knowledge on how to manage medical emergencies, illnesses, or injuries that may be realized. The course duration of Diploma in Marine Medicine is a year split into two semesters, each of six months.
Some of the entrance exams considered for admission to the Diploma in Marine Medicine program include NEET UG, AIPMT, AM University BSc, JIPMER MBBS, medical entrance exams by respective authority. Earlier, candidates’ score in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology at 10+2 level was accepted for screening the candidates; in addition, a clear medical fitness test.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Diploma in Marine Medicine |
| Duration | 1-2 years (may vary depending on the college) |
| Course Level | Diploma |
| Eligibility | MBBS degree or equivalent with minimum 50% marks (may vary slightly depending on the college) |
| Top Colleges | Institute of Naval Medicine (INM), Navi Mumbai |
| Entrance Exam | NEET PG (for Post Graduate Diploma in Marine Medicine) |
1. A candidate should have passed 10+2 examination in science stream with Pre-university certificate from a recognized board with not less than 50% marks.
2. The candidate should have passed 10+2 with physics, chemistry and biology as main subjects. Mathematics is not compulsory.
3. It will be 17 years of age at the time of admission to the institution. Age limit is an important factor and the upper limit of age is 22 years.
4. Physically and mentally healthy as per the pre requisites of any merchant navy candidate, especially good vision.
5. Must be able to clear the entrance exam done on the maritime training institute.
6. TOEFL was cleared during admission process in the case of students who had to take it. It may also be necessary to undertake a set of swimming proficiency tests such as a basic swimming test.
1. IMU CET: Admission test for IMU affiliated institutes offering diploma in marine medicine through subject tests that include aptitude, English, general knowledge and logical reasoning.
2. TS Chanakya Entrance Exam – A multiple choice question based test conducted to test the candidate’s mental ability, English language skill, general awareness, and numerical ability for admission.
3. IMU Entrance Examination – Mental ability, English, general Science, Mathematical ability, General Awareness for IMU Marine Medical Assistant Course
1. Pass out from 12th standard in science stream with at least 50% percent aggregates.
2. Sit for the medical entrance examination that will take you to the level of the college you wish to join
3. Interested candidates should apply at those colleges offering the program before the prescribed deadline for application.
4. In case of being selected, write interview session for counseling and produce relevant documents.
5. To complete the registration process, pay the fees for the admission slot and ensure that the admission is fully confirmed.
6. Enroll for the course on the particular date stated to begin the class.
| College Name | Location | Average CTC (per month) |
|---|---|---|
| School of Marine Medicine & Research (SMMR), Indian Institute of Shipping (IIS) | Mumbai, Maharashtra | INR 60,000 - INR 80,000 |
| Marine Engineering & Training Institute (METI), Kolkata | Kolkata, West Bengal | INR 50,000 - INR 70,000 |
| Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical & Engineering Training (CIFNET), Cochin | Cochin, Kerala | INR 45,000 - INR 65,000 |
| YMT Marine Academy, Mumbai | Mumbai, Maharashtra | INR 40,000 - INR 60,000 |
| WIMU, Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai | Mumbai, Maharashtra | INR 35,000 - INR 55,000 |
| Specialization | Average Salary (per month) |
|---|---|
| General Marine Medic | INR 40,000 - INR 60,000 |
| Offshore Medic | INR 50,000 - INR 70,000 |
| Cruise Ship Medic | INR 45,000 - INR 65,000 |
| Research Vessel Medic | INR 40,000 - INR 60,000 |
| Military Medic (varies depending on rank) | INR 55,000 - INR 85,000 |
