Industry: Medical

What is Dermatology?

Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and diseases of the skin. It is a specialty with medical and surgical aspects and involves the study, research and diagnosis of conditions and disorders of the skin, scalp, hair and nails. Cancers, cosmetic and aging conditions of the skin, fat, hair, nails and oral and genital membranes are aspects of dermatology.

Job Description

• Responsibilities of a dermatologist include evaluating patient skin conditions, screening for disease and offering skin consultations and diagnoses
• Prescribing medication for the treatment of skin conditions
• Performing non-intrusive medical surgeries and procedures on the skin
• Educating patients on proper skin health and preventive skin care

Eligibility and Courses
Class 12

Science with physics, chemistry and biology as core subjects

Under Graduate Courses

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.)
• B.Sc. in Dermatology
• Diploma in Dermatology
• Certificate Courses in Dermatology

Career Profiles

Top 5 Institutes for Dermatology courses

1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi

Value for Money- 4.9/5

Bachelor Courses- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.)

Tenure- 5.5 years

Website: https://www.aiims.edu/

2. Institute of Medical Sciences, Benares Hindu University (IMS BHU), Varanasi

Value for Money- 4.9/5

Bachelor Courses- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.)

Tenure- 5.5 years

Website: https://www.bhu.ac.in/ims/

3. King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow

Value for Money- 4.6/5

Bachelor Courses- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.)

Tenure- 5.5 years

Website: http://www.kgmu.org/ 

4. Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

Value for Money- 4.5/5

Bachelor Courses- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.)

Tenure- 5.5 years

Website: https://manipal.edu/kmc-manipal.html

5. Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore

Value for Money- 4.4/5

Bachelor Courses- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.)

Tenure- 5.5 years

Website: https://www.cmch-vellore.edu/

Career Progression

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