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MBBS Syllabus

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. The full MBBS syllabus: 19 subjects, 174 chapters, 583 topics and 1,643 sub-topics, with 1,026 flashcards written against it.

19Subjects
174Chapters
583Topics
1,643Sub-topics
1,026Flashcards

MBBS subjects

MBBS has 19 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

Anatomy

9 chapters · 33 topics · 63 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. General Anatomy · 4 topics
  2. Histology · 5 topics
  3. Osteology · 5 topics
  4. Arthrology · 3 topics
  5. Myology · 4 topics
  6. Neuroanatomy · 5 topics
  7. Surface Anatomy · 2 topics
  8. Embryology · 3 topics
  9. Radiological Anatomy · 2 topics

Physiology

9 chapters · 32 topics · 36 sub-topics · 60 flashcards

  1. Cellular Physiology · 4 topics
  2. Nervous System · 4 topics
  3. Endocrine System · 4 topics
  4. Cardiovascular System · 4 topics
  5. Respiratory System · 4 topics
  6. Renal Physiology · 4 topics
  7. Gastrointestinal System · 3 topics
  8. Muscle Physiology · 3 topics
  9. Special Senses · 2 topics

Bio Chemistry

10 chapters · 32 topics · 99 sub-topics · 62 flashcards

  1. Molecular Biology · 5 topics
  2. Proteins · 5 topics
  3. Carbohydrate Metabolism · 5 topics
  4. Lipid Metabolism · 4 topics
  5. Amino Acid Metabolism · 3 topics
  6. Bioenergetics and Oxidative Phosphorylation · 3 topics
  7. Intermediary Metabolism · 2 topics
  8. Hormones and Signal Transduction · 2 topics
  9. Nutrition and Vitamins · 2 topics
  10. Biochemical Techniques · 1 topic

Pathology

4 chapters · 23 topics · 95 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. General Pathology · 6 topics
  2. Systemic Pathology · 8 topics
  3. Special Pathology · 5 topics
  4. Laboratory Investigations in Pathology · 4 topics

Pharmacology

8 chapters · 33 topics · 78 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. General Pharmacology · 5 topics
  2. Autonomic Nervous System Pharmacology · 4 topics
  3. Central Nervous System Pharmacology · 7 topics
  4. Introduction to cardiovascular pharmacology · 3 topics
  5. Endocrine Pharmacology · 5 topics
  6. Introduction to chemotherapy · 3 topics
  7. Chemotherapy of Neoplastic Diseases · 3 topics
  8. Principles of toxicology · 3 topics

Microbiology

6 chapters · 15 topics · 36 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. General Microbiology · 5 topics
  2. Bacteriology · 6 topics
  3. Viral structure · 1 topic
  4. Fungal morphology · 1 topic
  5. Parasite classification · 1 topic
  6. Immune system components · 1 topic

Forensic Medicine

8 chapters · 27 topics · 43 sub-topics · 60 flashcards

  1. Introduction to Forensic Medicine · 3 topics
  2. Legal aspects of medical practice · 3 topics
  3. Thanatology · 4 topics
  4. Injuries and Wounds · 4 topics
  5. Sexual Offenses and Forensic Gynecology · 4 topics
  6. Introduction to Forensic Toxicology · 3 topics
  7. Examination of living individuals · 3 topics
  8. Mental health assessments in legal contexts · 3 topics

Social and Preventive Medicine

10 chapters · 38 topics · 116 sub-topics · 55 flashcards

  1. Introduction to Social and Preventive Medicine (SPM) · 3 topics
  2. Epidemiology · 4 topics
  3. Biostatistics · 4 topics
  4. Health Information Systems · 3 topics
  5. Health Promotion and Education · 4 topics
  6. Environmental Health · 4 topics
  7. Nutrition and Public Health · 4 topics
  8. Maternal and Child Health · 4 topics
  9. Occupational Health · 4 topics
  10. Health Policy and Management · 4 topics

Internal Medicine

10 chapters · 42 topics · 85 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Ischemic heart disease · 3 topics
  2. Asthma · 4 topics
  3. Gastroenterology · 5 topics
  4. Acute kidney injury (AKI) · 6 topics
  5. Diabetes mellitus · 5 topics
  6. Anemia · 4 topics
  7. Infectious Diseases · 5 topics
  8. Rheumatology · 4 topics
  9. Geriatrics · 3 topics
  10. Vaccinations · 3 topics

Dermatology

10 chapters · 28 topics · 108 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Introduction to Dermatology · 2 topics
  2. Basic Dermatological Procedures · 3 topics
  3. Inflammatory Skin Disorders · 3 topics
  4. Infectious Skin Disorders · 3 topics
  5. Autoimmune and Connective Tissue Disorders · 3 topics
  6. Pigmentary Disorders · 3 topics
  7. Hair and Nail Disorders · 3 topics
  8. Genodermatoses · 2 topics
  9. Skin Cancer · 3 topics
  10. Cosmetic Dermatology · 3 topics

Psychiatry

10 chapters · 32 topics · 130 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Introduction to Psychiatry · 2 topics
  2. Psychological Assessment · 3 topics
  3. Psychiatric Disorders · 6 topics
  4. Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders · 2 topics
  5. Eating Disorders · 3 topics
  6. Sleep Disorders · 3 topics
  7. Sexual Disorders · 3 topics
  8. Geriatric Psychiatry · 3 topics
  9. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry · 4 topics
  10. Legal and Ethical Issues in Psychiatry · 3 topics

Surgery

10 chapters · 30 topics · 97 sub-topics · 58 flashcards

  1. General Surgery · 3 topics
  2. Gastrointestinal Surgery · 4 topics
  3. Hepatobiliary Surgery · 3 topics
  4. Endocrine Surgery · 3 topics
  5. Breast Surgery · 2 topics
  6. Vascular Surgery · 3 topics
  7. Trauma Surgery · 3 topics
  8. Orthopedic Surgery · 3 topics
  9. Renal and ureteric disorders · 4 topics
  10. Pediatric Surgery · 2 topics

Obstetrics & Gynecology

10 chapters · 35 topics · 126 sub-topics · 64 flashcards

  1. Anatomy and Physiology · 2 topics
  2. Normal Pregnancy · 3 topics
  3. Obstetric Disorders · 4 topics
  4. Labor and Delivery · 4 topics
  5. Postpartum Care · 3 topics
  6. Gynecological Disorders · 4 topics
  7. Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility · 4 topics
  8. Urogynecology and Pelvic Floor Disorders · 3 topics
  9. Sexual and Reproductive Health · 4 topics
  10. Gynecological Oncology · 4 topics

ENT

10 chapters · 32 topics · 96 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Anatomy and Physiology · 2 topics
  2. Otology · 5 topics
  3. Rhinology · 4 topics
  4. Laryngology · 4 topics
  5. Head and Neck Surgery · 4 topics
  6. Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology · 3 topics
  7. Audiology and Vestibular Disorders · 3 topics
  8. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) · 3 topics
  9. Allergy and Immunology · 2 topics
  10. Emergency Otorhinolaryngology · 2 topics

Paediatrics

10 chapters · 38 topics · 85 sub-topics · 61 flashcards

  1. Normal Growth and Development · 3 topics
  2. Neonatology · 3 topics
  3. Infectious Diseases · 4 topics
  4. Respiratory Disorders · 3 topics
  5. Gastroenterology and Nutrition · 3 topics
  6. Congenital heart diseases · 5 topics
  7. Febrile seizures · 4 topics
  8. Acute kidney injury (AKI) · 4 topics
  9. Type 1 diabetes mellitus · 4 topics
  10. Allergic disorders · 5 topics

Ophthalmology

10 chapters · 30 topics · 104 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye · 2 topics
  2. Ophthalmic Examination and Investigations · 3 topics
  3. Refractive Errors · 4 topics
  4. Cataract and Lens Disorders · 3 topics
  5. Glaucoma · 3 topics
  6. Retinal Disorders · 3 topics
  7. Neuro-Ophthalmology · 3 topics
  8. Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus · 3 topics
  9. External Eye Diseases and Ocular Surface Disorders · 3 topics
  10. Ocular Oncology and Orbital Disorders · 3 topics

Orthopaedics

10 chapters · 30 topics · 107 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. General Orthopaedics · 3 topics
  2. Trauma and Fractures · 4 topics
  3. Orthopaedic Disorders of the Upper Limb · 3 topics
  4. Orthopaedic Disorders of the Lower Limb · 3 topics
  5. Pediatric Orthopaedics · 3 topics
  6. Orthopaedic Oncology · 3 topics
  7. Sports Medicine · 3 topics
  8. Orthopaedic Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy · 3 topics
  9. Orthopaedic Surgery Techniques · 3 topics
  10. Orthopaedic Research and Evidence-Based Practice · 2 topics

Radiology

10 chapters · 26 topics · 69 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Introduction to Radiology · 2 topics
  2. Radiological Anatomy · 3 topics
  3. Diagnostic Radiography · 3 topics
  4. Fluoroscopy · 2 topics
  5. Computed Tomography (CT) · 3 topics
  6. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) · 3 topics
  7. Ultrasound Imaging · 3 topics
  8. Principles of nuclear medicine imaging · 3 topics
  9. Interventional Radiology · 2 topics
  10. Radiation Oncology · 2 topics

Anesthasia

10 chapters · 27 topics · 70 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Introduction to Anesthesia · 2 topics
  2. Preoperative Evaluation · 3 topics
  3. Anesthetic Pharmacology · 3 topics
  4. Anesthetic Techniques · 3 topics
  5. Airway Management · 3 topics
  6. Anesthetic Complications · 3 topics
  7. Postoperative Care · 2 topics
  8. Special Situations in Anesthesia · 3 topics
  9. Anesthesia for Specific Surgical Procedures · 3 topics
  10. Emerging Trends in Anesthesia · 2 topics

MBBS flashcards

1,026 question-and-answer cards across 19 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

MBBS syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the MBBS syllabus?

MBBS covers 19 subjects: Anatomy, Physiology, Bio Chemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine, Social and Preventive Medicine, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, ENT, Paediatrics, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Radiology and Anesthasia.

How many chapters and topics are in the MBBS syllabus?

174 chapters and 583 topics, broken down further into 1,643 sub-topics, across 19 subjects. Internal Medicine is the largest subject, with 42 topics in 10 chapters.

Are there MBBS flashcards?

Yes — 1,026 question-and-answer flashcards in 19 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.

Clinical syllabus

Medicine, Surgery, Gynecology, Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, and ENT

6 subjects · 57 chapters · 184 topics · 319 flashcards Pre-Clinical syllabus

Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

3 subjects · 28 chapters · 102 topics · 161 flashcards BDS syllabus

Bachelor of Dental Surgery

21 subjects · 186 chapters · 606 topics · 1,118 flashcards Para-Clinical syllabus

Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic, and Community Medicine

5 subjects · 56 chapters · 199 topics · 286 flashcards Psychiatry syllabus

Medical Specialization

12 chapters · 41 topics · 54 flashcards Cardiology syllabus

Medical Specialization

7 chapters · 22 topics · 50 flashcards Neurology syllabus

Medical Specialization

5 chapters · 19 topics · 51 flashcards Obstetrics and Gynecology syllabus

Medical Specialization

11 chapters · 31 topics · 51 flashcards Radiology syllabus

Medical Specialization

5 chapters · 22 topics · 50 flashcards

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