Community Medical Services & Essential Drugs (CSMED) is a healthcare-focused undergraduate program designed to prepare students for primary healthcare services, preventive care, and the responsible use of essential drugs. The program emphasizes community-level medical services, particularly in rural and underserved areas, where access to healthcare facilities is limited.
This course bridges the gap between modern healthcare practices and community-level health needs by training professionals in the correct usage, prescription, and management of essential drugs recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).
3 Years (Full-Time Bachelor Program)
May include 6 months to 1 year internship in rural health centers or hospitals.
Must have completed 10+2 (Science stream: Physics, Chemistry, Biology) with at least 45–50% marks.
Some universities may also allow students from other streams based on entrance tests.
Anatomy & Physiology
Pathology & Microbiology
Community Medicine
Pharmacology (Essential Drugs)
Primary Healthcare Practices
Nutrition & Dietetics
First Aid & Emergency Care
Maternal and Child Health
Health Education & Promotion
Internship / Practical Training
Primary healthcare management
Knowledge of essential drugs and their safe usage
Disease prevention and health promotion
Community health education
Handling first aid and emergency situations
Graduates of CSMED can work in:
Community Health Centers (CHCs)
Primary Health Centers (PHCs)
NGOs and Public Health Organizations
Rural Healthcare Programs
Medical Research and Health Education
Pharmaceutical Sector (Essential Drugs programs)
Community Health Officer
Rural Healthcare Practitioner
Health Educator
Primary Care Provider
Public Health Assistant
After CSMED, students can pursue:
Master’s in Public Health (MPH)
Master’s in Community Medicine
Other Allied Health Science Programs
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