Allied Medicine

Healthcare professions that support diagnosis, treatment and patient care.

Allied health professionals work alongside doctors and nurses to deliver healthcare. They include physiotherapists, radiographers, lab technologists, optometrists, nutritionists and medical technicians.

Where it leads

Jobs in hospitals, nursing homes, diagnostic labs, rehabilitation centres, sports clubs and public health. Rising healthcare spending drives demand.

Who it suits

Class 12 (Science stream, preferably PCB). Interest in biology, patient care and technical skills.

What it leads to

Stable careers in healthcare with opportunities for specialisation, higher studies and entrepreneurship, such as your own clinic or lab.

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