Master of Chirurgiae - Surgical Oncology

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About Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch) - Super Speciality Course in Surgery/ Surgical Oncology

Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch) is a super speciality course in surgery/ surgical oncology which is a three-year full-time postgraduate speciality branch that offers knowledge about different type of tumours, surgical management and treatment of tumours.

The main focus areas of the M.Ch program is the diagnosis, biopsy and treatment of all type of cancers and tumours. The program guides and trains students to diagnose the different type of cancers, latest development in the field of radiation, clinical practice, chemotherapy and radiations so that they can give recommendations.

The ultimate aim of the M.Ch program is to train doctors in such a manner that they are highly efficient and capable of offering the best treatment and recommendations to the patients so as to be treated for cancer successfully. 

The course combines both theoretical and practical components of the study along with intensive case studies and a research-based dissertation.

ACCA Programme Highlights

Course Name

Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch) - Super Speciality Course in Surgery/ Surgical Oncology

Short Name

M.Ch (SS)

Course Level

Postgraduation

Course Type

Degree Programme

Course Stream

Medical

Course Duration

2 Years - 3 Years 

Minimum Qualification Required

MD/ MS/ DNB

Selection Process

Entrance Exam Based

Course Fee

INR 10 LPA to INR 60 LPA

Job Types

Anesthesiologists, Vascular Surgeon, ENT Surgeon, Surgical Nurse, Pediatrics Surgeon, Surgical Gastroenterologist, Neuro-Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist, etc.

Salary

INR 2 LPA - INR 25 LPA

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Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch) - Super Speciality Course in Surgery/ Surgical Oncology Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for M.Ch is mentioned below:

Minimum Qualification: Candidates must hold a DNB/ MD/ MS degree or equivalent from a recognized university as under the Medical Council of India (MCI).

Work Experience: Candidates must have completed a compulsory rotating internship of one year after completing an MBBS degree. 

M.Ch Admission Process

  • Admission to the M.CH program is strictly on the basis of candidates performance in the relevant entrance exams.
  • The admission process may vary for different colleges. 
  • Many colleges conduct their own entrance exams, whereas many colleges (mostly government institutions) participate in national level or state level entrance exams. 
  • The final selection is done based on candidates performance in the entrance exam through a counselling process. 

Top Entrance Exams for M.Ch

Some of the popular M.Ch program entrance tests are:

  • PGIMER
  • AIIMS PG
  • JIPMER
  • BHU
  • AIPGMEE – All India Post Graduate Medical / Dental Entrance Examination
  • Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University Entrance examination
  • Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore Entrance examination
  • COMEDK PGET PG Medical Entrance Exam
  • CMC Ludhiana Entrance examination
  • Bharati Vidyapeeth University Pune All India Post Graduate (PG) Medical Entrance Test
  • Baba Farid University of Health Sciences Faridkot Post Graduate Entrance Test
  • Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University Entrance examination
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Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch) - Super Speciality Course in Surgery/ Surgical Oncology Syllabus

First Year:

Cancer Biology 1

Biochemistry of Cancer

Principles of Cancer Management

Environmental Health

Essentials of Molecular Biology

Cancer Chemotherapy

Epidemiology

Diet Chemoprevention

Cancer Biology 2

Second Year:

Seminar 1

Cancer Screening

Cancer Etiology

Seminar 2

Tumour Viruses

Hepatitis Viruses

Tumour Immunology

Principles of Dose and Combination

Trauma and Inflammations

Third Year:

Clinical Trials

Toxicology by Organ System

Systemic Oncology

Dissertation 1

Specialized Techniques

Molecular Pathology

Dissertation 2

Cytology

Chemotherapeutic Agents

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Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch) - Super Speciality Course in Surgery/ Surgical Oncology Career Options and Job Prospects

Doctors with a specialization in Surgical Oncology are in great demand due to a sudden increase in cancer and tumour cases all over the world. One can look for employment opportunities in private and government hospitals, medical colleges, research labs, health centres, NGOs, medical labs etc.

Candidates can explore career opportunities in the following areas.

Employment Areas
  • Health Centres
  • Hospital
  • Laboratories
  • Government – State & Local
  • Nursing homes
  • Government – Central
  • Private practice
  • Foundation/ Trust
  • Private Practice/Firm
  • Educational Institutions
Job Profiles
  • Senior Medical Advisor
  • Urological Surgeon
  • Critical Care Physicians
  • Surgical Oncologists
  • Anesthesiologist Assistant (AAs)
  • Professor
  • Pediatric Surgeons
  • Research Associate
  • Associate Consultant
  • Upper Gastro-Intestinal Surgeon
  • Vascular Surgeon

Salary After M.Ch

The entry-level salary of a doctor in the government sector is Rs. 4 lakh to Rs. 8 lakh whereas in the private sector it is between Rs. 6 lakh to Rs. 12 lakh. For better understanding, candidates can check out the salary packages for different job profiles. 

Job Profiles Salary Package
Clinical Associate INR 3 LPA - INR 6 LPA
Anesthesiologist Assistant (AAs) INR 15 LPA - INR 25 LPA
Critical Care Physicians INR 2 LPA - INR 4 LPA
Urological Surgeon INR 22 LPA - INR 30 LPA
Medical Consultant INR 2 LPA - INR 9 LPA
Pediatric Surgeons INR 10 LPA - INR 31 LPA
Upper Gastro-Intestinal Surgeon INR 11 LPA - INR 12 LPA
Vascular Surgeon INR 10 LPA - INR 25 LPA
Associate Consultant INR 2 LPA - INR 4 LPA
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FAQs about M.Ch

What are the top colleges offering the B.Ed in Special Education Course in India?

The top colleges offering the B.Ed in Special Education Course in India are- Amity University, Lovely Professional University, Sanskriti University, ICFAI University, Kurukshetra University, Banaras Hindu University, GGSIPU, Netaji Subhas Open University, Kalasalingam University, Mahatma Gandhi University etc.

What are the top colleges offering Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch) - Super Speciality Course in Surgery/ Surgical Oncology courses ?

Following are some of the top colleges offering Medical courses : King George'S Medical University (Lucknow) , AIIMS Delhi (Delhi) , Maulana Azad Medical College (Delhi) , S.M.S. Medical College (Jaipur) , Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (Kolkata). You can explore these colleges on our website to check if they offer Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch) - Super Speciality Course in Surgery/ Surgical Oncology or not.

I want admission in Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch) - Super Speciality Course in Surgery/ Surgical Oncology. Do I have to clear any exams for that ?

Delhi University Science , Delhi University Arts are some of the exams that you can appear for to get admission in Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch) - Super Speciality Course in Surgery/ Surgical Oncology courses.

What is the average fee for the course Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch) - Super Speciality Course in Surgery/ Surgical Oncology ?

The average fee for Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch) - Super Speciality Course in Surgery/ Surgical Oncology is INR 3,00,000 per year.

What are the popular specializations related to Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch) - Super Speciality Course in Surgery/ Surgical Oncology ?

Some of the popular specializations for M.Ch. (Master of Chirurgiae) are : Paediatrics , Medical Bionanotechnology , Nephrology , Plastic Surgery , Forensic Medicine.

What is the duration of the course Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch) - Super Speciality Course in Surgery/ Surgical Oncology ?

Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch) - Super Speciality Course in Surgery/ Surgical Oncology is a 3 year course.
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