M.Ch. (Urology)

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Master of Chirurgiae in Urology

Duration

3 Years

Level

Doctorate

Type

Degree

Eligibility

Post Graduation

M.Ch. Urology or Master of Chirurgiae in Urology is a postgraduate medicine course. Urology is a speciality of a medical and surgical field that focuses on the urinary tracts of males and females, and on the reproductive system of males. Master of Chirurgiae in Urology degree course is to produce highly competent medical manpower in Urology. It will cover a wide spectrum of the diseases of urogenital system & retroperitoneum. Apart from the clinical aspect of these subjects, the candidate must acquire in-depth knowledge of the related basic subjects like applied; anatomy; embryology, physiology; biochemistry, pharmacology; pathology, microbiology epidemiology, immunology etc. The duration of the course is three years and it is career offering in nature.

M.Ch. Urology Eligibility

  • Candidates should have passed M.S. General Surgery from any recognized University or its equivalent qualifications recognized by the Medical Council of India.

M.Ch. Urology Syllabus

Syllabus of Urology as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Sr. No.

Subjects of Study

1         

Anatomy and Embryology of GU tracts, adrenal & retroperitoneum

2         

Applied physiology and biochemistry pertaining to Urology, Nephrology, renal transplantation and renovascular hypertension

3         

Investigative urology & Genito-urinary radiology and imaging including nuclear medicine.

4         

Male Infertility, Andrology and Urological endocrinology

5         

Sexual dysfunction- investigations and management

6         

Perioperative care, management of urological complications and care of the critically ill patients

7         

Urodynamics and Neurology

8         

Genito-urinary trauma

9         

Urolithiasis-Medical, Biochemical & Surgical aspects

10     

Uro-oncology-Adult & Paediatric

11     

Reconstructive Urology

12     

Paediatric Urology-congenital malformations and acquired diseases

13     

Urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted diseases

14     

Obstructive Uropathy

15     

Renal transplantation (including transplant immunology medical & surgical aspects).

16     

Renovascular Hypertension

17     

Gynaecological urology

18     

Newer developments in urology

19     

Operative Urology-open & endoscopic

20     

Endourology

21     

Behavioural and social aspects of urology

22     

Neonatal problems in Urology

23     

Electrocoagulation, lasers, fibre optics, instruments, catheters, endoscopes etc.

24     

Retroperitoneal Diseases & Management

25     

Medical aspects of the kidney diseases

26     

Laparoscopic Urologic Surgery


Apart from the above-mentioned subjects, each candidate should have basic knowledge of the following:

1         

Biostatistics & Epidemiology

2         

Computer Sciences

3         

Experimental & Research methodology and Evidence-Based Medicine

4         

Scientific presentation

5         

Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation

6         

Ethics in medicine

 

M.Ch. Urology Colleges

M.Ch. Urology Course Suitability

  • Candidates who have interest and good at biology and want to undertake a detailed view of human being’s urological system are most suitable for it.
  • Candidates who want to go for further research studies also are suitable for it. 
  • They should also be able to monitor/assess performance of you, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
  • They should have critical thinking such as using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Those who want to contribute in Indian medical research field as researcher especially by giving stress on urology also can go for it. 

How is M.Ch. Urology Course Beneficial?

  • Candidates can start their careers by joining a group practice with surgeons in related fields, or by opening a practice of their own.
  • Candidates have the good opportunities in hospitals, research field both in government and private along with self-run profession. 
  • Many urologists start off working in a hospital, and eventually work in a private practice or even open one of their own.
  • Teaching is the evergreen field of which degree holder can adopt after the degree. 
  • They can become a community helper and work for NGOs as well. Students are provided with the training ingredients that provide in-depth knowledge of the entire urology and relevant basic allied subjects. 

M.Ch. Urology Employment Areas

  • Govt. Jobs
  • Healthcare Centres
  • Hospitals
  • Kidney & Uro stone Clinics
  • Research & Medical Schools and Colleges

M.Ch. Urology Job Types

  • Area Sales Manager
  • Associate Professor & Lecturer
  • Attending Consultant
  • Consultant Microbiologist
  • Consultant Physician
  • Registrar
  • Urologist
  • Urology Consultant