If you’re a pre-medical student in Pakistan, you must be going through, or have already gone through the dread of an MDCAT exam. The medical entrance exam for MBBS and BDS is indeed highly competitive, and a lot of students do not make it to medical colleges. So don’t worry if you feel left behind in this race. There are still a lot of other opportunities for you in medical sciences!

Career Options in Medical Sciences Without MDCAT

Did you know pre medical students can access almost 500 different career and study options? Yes, medical sciences are that vast. All you need is an understanding of their merit and entry requirements. In this article, we will tell you about all the options available for you, without an MDCAT. And don’t skip the bonus at the end!

Two Divisions of Medical Professions

there are two main categories of medical fields.

a. Medical Sciences

b. Allied Health Sciences

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A. Medical Sciences

Medical sciences include the study and practice of professions that lead to the role of a physician, diagnosing and treating diseases by interacting with the patients directly.

Medical sciences include the following,

1. MBBS

2. BDS

3. Pharmacy

4. DVM

B. Allied Health Sciences

Allied Health sciences include a broad range of subjects and professions. These prepare you for roles that support physicians. These professionals can be found working at different departments of hospitals, laboratories, and in research. Allied health sciences best suited for Pakistani students include,

1. Nursing

2. Physiotherapy

3. Medical Laboratory Technology

4. Medical Imaging Technology

5. Optometry/ Vision Therapy

6. Anesthesiology

7. Cardiac Perfusion

8. Radiology

9. Speech Language Therapy

10. Critical care sciences

11. Audiology

12. Emergency and Intensive Care

13. Dental Technology

14. Aesthetics and Cosmetology

15. Medical Ultrasound Technology

16. Operation Theatre Technology

17. Physiology

18. Respiration Therapy

19. Ophthalmology

Try our Program Finder to get a list of all the available medical and allied health fields in Pakistan, institutions that offer these courses, their admissions, and fee structures. 

How to Choose the Best Field in Medical Sciences

It is common for many students to be confused about which of these fields would be good for them. We have made it easy for you to decide. All you need to do is match the degree you wish to choose with the following four aspects.

1. Your merit

2. The nature of work you would like to pursue in life

3. Your individual circumstances

4. Your aptitude

Most of your confusions can be easily solved in this manner.

Four Types of Careers in Medical and Allied Health Sciences Without MDCAT

We have divided these fields into the following four categories according to the nature of work in these professions,

a. One to One Treatment

b. Research Related Fields

c. Laboratory and Testing

d. Management Related Fields

A. One to One Treatment

One to one treatment involves professions where you will be dealing with patients. Majorly MBBS and BDS fall into this category. Besides these you can opt for other similar professions that would not require an MDCAT score,

1. Anesthesiology

2. Cardiac Perfusion

3. Critical Care Sciences

4. Audiology

5. Emergency and Intensive Care

6. Ophthalmology

7. Optometry

8. Physiotherapy

9. Veterinary Medicine

10. Vision Sciences

B. Research Related Fields

If you are somebody with a curious mind, and a problem solver, you should also consider fields related to research in medical sciences. These include,

1. Pharmacy

2. Medical Physics

3. Molecular Medicine

4. Molecular Pathology

5. Neurophysiology

6. Neuro Sciences

7. Physiology

8. Clinical Microbiology

As you work in medical research, you should understand your personality beforehand. If you are somebody who can comfortably work individually, and under extremely controlled settings, these fields are a perfect fit for you.

C. Laboratory and Testing

Laboratory and testing fields also lead to professions where you will be working indoors and in highly controlled environments. However, you will be interacting with the public more often as compared to researchers.

These fields include,

1. Clinical Laboratory Sciences

2. Medical Image Technology

3. Medical Laboratory Technology

4. Health Technology

5. Nuclear Medicine

6. Pathology

7. Radiation Oncology

8. Radiology

9. Diagnostic Radiology

D. Management Related Fields

Did you know, you can pursue medical science and have a career with significant power and opportunities to positively impact your society? If you are someone who wishes for that sort of a career, you may consider the following fields,

1. Public Health

2. Health Care System Management

3. Hospital and Health Services Management

With these fields you could be working at hospitals, with the government, and NGOs. You will be managing hospital operations, running medical campaigns, or participating in policy making initiatives as a public health official.

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Time for Your Bonus!

Eduvision is dedicated to making decision making easier for you! So, we have researched a number of fields from all the above categories and created a list of the most beneficial fields in Pakistan for you.

Top and Most Popular Fields in Medical Sciences

The most popular fields with a high scope that do not require MDCAT include,

1. Nursing

2. MLT

3. MIT

4. Emergency/ ICU Care Technology

5. Optometry

6. Operation Theatre Technology

7. Surgical Lab Technology

8. Dermatology

9. Anesthesia Technology

10. Dental Technology

11. Cardiac Perfusion Technology

12. Audiometry

13. Respiration Therapy

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Admission Requirements

The minimum eligibility requirements for an admission in the medical fields without MDCAT are,

1. FSc Pre Medical

2. Or FSc in Relevant Technology

3. At least 60% marks in FSc.

You must understand that these fields may not require an MDCAT, but are still highly competitive. You must aim for good scores in your FSc, and plan your admission according to these requirements. All the good institutions that offer these fields in Pakistan have a high merit, and may have their own entry tests. So, if you are planning to get into any of these you should start early.

Are you overwhelmed by the long and confusing admission procedure? Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered. Go to the admission section on the Eduvision website. Here, you will find all the relevant admission openings in various cities across Pakistan. You can find a list of institutions and see their details and requirements through that list.

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