byGaganDeep
Updated on - 5 Aug, 2024
M.Sc (Anesthesia) is a two years post graduate master’s degree program to anesthesia and pain management specializations. The program enhances the knowledge and skills in the area of anesthesiology that is meant to produce competent personnel. The subjects they cover are principles of anesthesia, clinical anesthesia, intensive care, pain management, methods of research, biostatistics. This program is offered for 2 years full time, semester system comprising of 4 semesters in total. There are also 3 years’ part-time program in some institutes on condition that the student is already employed.
Entrance exams acceptable throughout India are NEET PG that is the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate courses conducted by the National Board of Examinations, AIIMS PG that is All India Institute of Medical Sciences entrance examination, JIPMER PG that is the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research entrance exam, PGIMER that is the Passing in any of these exams along with passing an interview makes the students eligible and gives merit to join the institutions. The lowest qualifying criteria is the MBBS degree along with 1 year internship experience.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Master of Science (M.Sc) in Anesthesia |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree in Medicine (MBBS) or equivalent, Medical Council registration |
| Top Colleges | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Christian Medical College (CMC), Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) |
| Entrance Exam | Institutional specific exams, AIIMS PG, NEET PG |
1. MBBS or equivalent degree recognized by MCI from a recognized university with minimum 50% aggregate marks.
2. Received compulsory rotatory internship training in a hospital for one year as required by the regulation.
3. Should have registered with State Medical Council or MCI must be mentioned in the application form.
4. Aspirants have to qualify for entrance exam either at national or state level to be admitted to the college.
5. Diploma in anesthesiology holders can also apply for the course but first they have to complete their studentships.
6. Some institutes may offer group or personal interview prior to admitting suitable applicants to institutes.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Applied Anatomy & Physiology | - Head and neck anatomy - Cardiopulmonary anatomy - Neuroanatomy - Physiology of respiration - Physiology of circulation - Physiology of pain |
| Pharmacology for Anesthesia | - Local anesthetics - General anesthetics - Opioid analgesics - Neuromuscular blocking drugs - Anti-emetics |
| Anesthetic Techniques | - General anesthesia - Regional anesthesia - Spinal anesthesia - Epidural anesthesia - Monitored anesthesia care |
| Critical Care Management | - Airway management - Mechanical ventilation - Shock management - Fluid and electrolyte balance - Hemodynamic monitoring |
| Pain Management | - Acute pain management - Chronic pain management - Regional anesthesia for pain management - Interventional pain procedures |
| Monitoring & Equipment | - Anesthetic machines - Ventilators - Patient monitors |
| Medical Emergencies in Anesthesia | - Malignant hyperthermia - Anaphylaxis |
| Research Methodology | - Research design - Data analysis - Scientific writing |
| Clinical Rotations | - Hands-on experience in various anesthesia settings |
| Elective | - Students may choose an elective course in a specific area of interest |