MBBS 2nd Year Subjects: Syllabus, Semester Wise Syllabus, Recommended Books

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MBBS 2nd Year Subjects include Community Medicine, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine, Toxicology, OPD and Clinical Postings. The entire MBBS Syllabus is bifurcated into 4 major parts as per the enterity of the course. The subjects under Community Medicine are Behavioral Sciences, Health Education, Environment. The subjects under Pharmacology are General Pharmacology, Autonomic nervous system & Peripheral nervous system, Central nervous system. The subjects under pathology are General Pathology and Systemic Pathology. The subjects under Microbiology are bacteriology, bacterial staining, tests for bacterial identification, parasitology, virology and mycology. Top authors whose books are widely followed in MBBS 2nd year syllabus are Goodman & Gilman’s, Bertram G, Katzung, MN Ghosh, Harsh Mohan, Greenwood Slack and K.D. Chatterjee. 

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MBBS 2nd Year Syllabus

The syllabus of MBBS second year includes pharmacology, community medicine, forensic medicine, microbiology, toxicology and clinical posting in wards. These subjects include theoretical as well as practical aspects which the candidates are aware of for the role of these subjects in medicine. 

Let’s discuss each one of them individually and the topics covered in them for your better reference, 

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MBBS 2nd Year Subjects: Community Medicine 

Some of the topics covered under Community Medicine are listed below for your reference,

  • Infestations
  • Infective Dermatoses
  • Ineffective dermatoses
  • Allergic disorders
  • Melanin synthesis
  • Urticaria
  • Epidermopoiesis
  • Pathogenesis
  • Psoriasis
  • Gonococcal
  • HIV Infection
  • Drug Eruptions
  • ’Dermatological Emergencies

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MBBS 2nd Year Subjects: Pharmacology

Some of the topics covered under Pharmacology are listed below for your reference,

  • General Pharmacology
  • Autacoids
  • Gastrointestinal and respiratory system
  • Cardiovascular system
  • Hormones
  • Miscellaneous
  • Central Nervous system
  • Autonomic nervous system
  • Chemotherapy

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MBBS 2nd Year Subjects: Pathology 

Some of the topics covered under Pathology are listed below for your reference,

  • Systemic Pathology
  • General Pathology
  • Practical

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MBBS 2nd Year Subjects: Microbiology

Some of the topics covered under Microbiology are listed below for your reference, 

  • Bacteriology
  • Microbiology
  • Virology
  • Laboratory Diagnosis of Viral Infection
  • Common Tests for Bacterial Identification
  • Common Laboratory Methods of Diagnosis of Fungal Infections
  • Bacterial and Viral genetics
  • Collection of Transport of Samples
  • Microorganisms associated with Gastrointestinal infections
  • Sterilization and disinfection

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MBBS 2nd Year Subjects: Forensic Medicine and Toxicology 

Some of the topics covered under Forensic Medicine and Toxicology are listed below for your reference,

  • Forensic Medicine
  • Forensic pathology
  • Clinical Forensic Medicine
  • Medical Jurisprudence
  • Forensic Psychiatry
  • Forensic sciences
  • Toxicology
  • General toxicology
  • Clinical toxicology
  • Environmental toxicology, 
  • Analytical toxicology
  • Medical jurisprudence
  • Forensic psychiatry
  • Forensic sciences,

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MBBS 2nd Year Subjects: Clinical postings in wards

This is one of the topics that every candidate has to go through while pursuing an MBBS degree. The students will get 12 weeks of clinical posting in the field of community medicine. 

MBBS 2nd Year Subjects: OPD 

OPD also known as Outpatient Department is a place in a hospital that consists of medical and physical facilities. At the OPD, everything takes place on an everyday basis at scheduled hours such as care of patients who are not registered primarily as impatiens in a hospital. 

Video Lectures in MBBS Second Year Syllabus 

The syllabus of MBBS Second year can be taught on youtube as well. Some of the top lectures on youtube are tabulated below for your reference, 

Lectures Number of subscribers
SMCI 21,800
Akshat Juneja 1,23,000
Essentials of Medicine Science 2,95,000
Dr. Bhatia Medical Coaching Institute 3,73,000

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Surgery Postings in MBBS 2nd Year

The main object of this course is to understand actiology, pathophysiology, principles of diagnosis and management of common surgical problems, indications and methods for fluid and electrolyte replacement therapy, etc. This course is a combination of a system-based model and the spiral model. Some of the topics include Skin, head and neck region, arteries, veins, breast, esophagus, stomach and duodenum, small intestine, colon and rectum, appendix, anus etc. 

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Community Medicine in MBBS 2nd Year Syllabus 

The main object of this course is to make students understand the concepts of community health and measures of levels of health, epidemiological methods, understand the demographic pattern of the country, environmental health hazards etc. 

  • Behavioral Sciences- This course aims at providing knowledge about social & behavioral science and role in community medicine, role of family and community in health and disease etc. Some of the topics included are Culture, society and Health, Role of family in health and disease, Health, illness behavior, Social Organization and community participation etc. 
  • Health Education - Some of the important topics included are Definition and principles of health education, Health educational methods, Audiovisual aids, art of communication, skills of communication, planning educational programme etc.
  • Environment - Some of the topics included are Environment, Water, waste, Air pollution, greenhouse effect, ozone layer, Noise and radiation pollution, vectors of disease etc.
  • Biostatistics - Some of the topics included are the need of biostatistics in medicine, statistical methods, frequency distribution, proportions, Normal distribution, tests of significance etc. 

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Pharmacology in MBBS 2nd Year Syllabus

The main object of this course is to understand pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles which are involved in the use of drugs, identify various factors affecting action of drug, undertake dosage calculations, rational prescribing, understand principles of pharmacy etc.

  • General Pharmacology - This subject includes absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of drugs, basic principles of drug action, adverse reactions to drugs, factors modifying drug response etc.
  • Autonomic nervous system & Peripheral nervous system - This topic deals with sympathetic nervous system, Neurohumoral transmission, parasympathetic, skeletal muscle relaxants etc. 
  • Central nervous system - This includes neurotransmitters, common transmitters, drug therapy, pharmacotherapy of pain, general anesthetic etc.

Pathology in MBBS 2nd Year Syllabus 

Pathology aims to provide a better understanding of concepts of cell injury and changes produced, normal homeostatic mechanisms, etiopathogenesis, concept of neoplasia, gross and microscopic features, diagnosis and prognosis etc.

  • General Pathology - This includes cell injury, amyloidosis and calcification, inflammation and repair, circulatory disturbances, growth disturbances and Neoplasia etc. 
  • Systemic Pathology - This topic includes Cardiovascular pathology, respiratory pathology, Urinary Tract pathology, pathology of the Gastro-Intestinal Tract, Hematopathology, Liver and Biliary Tract Pathology etc. 

Microbiology in MBBS 2nd Year Syllabus 

Microbiology deals with the introduction to microbiology, introduction to bacteriology, bacterial staining and cultivation, common tests for bacterial identification, parasitology, virology, mycology, common laboratory methods for diagnosis of fungal infections, collection of transport of samples, Host-parasite relationship, bacterial and viral genetics, immunity of infections etc. 

Forensic Medicine and Toxicology in MBBS 2nd Year Syllabus

The main purpose of this course is to teach students about forensic medicine. Candidates will get to understand legal and court procedures, identify micrological cases, carry out medical examinations etc. The course includes Forensic pathology which includes the criminal procedure code, criminal cases, civil cases, definition of inquest, types of death, postmortem examination, etc 

Clinical Forensic Medicine includes the identity of living persons, injuries, the definition of injuries, assault and hurt etc., medical jurisprudence, forensic psychiatry, forensic sciences, Toxicology which includes general and clinical toxicology, environmental toxicology, analytical toxicology etc. 

OPD in MBBS 2nd Year Syllabus

OPD also known as Outpatient Department is a place in a hospital that consists of medical and physical facilities. At the OPD, everything takes place on an everyday basis at scheduled hours such as care of patients who are not registered primarily as impatiens in a hospital. 

MBBS 2nd Year Books

The syllabus of MBBS Second year can be taught on youtube as well. Some of the top lectures on youtube are tabulated below for your reference, 

Subject Book name Author Name
Pharmacology The pharmacological basis of Therapeutics Goodman & Gilman’s
Pharmacology Basic & Clinical Pharmacology Bertram G, Katzung
Pharmacology Fundamental of Experimental Pharmacology MN Ghosh
Pathology Pathological Basis of Diseases Robbin’s
Pathology TextBook of Pathology Harsh Mohan
Microbiology Medical Microbiology Greenwood Slack
Microbiology Jawetz, Melnick and Adelberg’s Medical Microbiology Geo F. Brooks, Stephen A. Morse
Microbiology Parasitology(Protozoology and Helminthology) K.D. Chatterjee
Surgery Short practice of surgery Bailey & Love
Surgery ASI Textbook of Surgery Ed.A.K. HAI
Surgery Physical signs in Surgery Hamilton Bailey’s

2nd Year MBBS Subjects: FAQs

Ques. How many subjects are there in the second year of MBBS?

Ans. The core subjects of Second year of MBBS includes pathology, pharmacology and microbiology. 

Ques. Which year is the toughest in MBBS?

Ans. Fourth year of MBBS is the toughest as it comprises major subjects including medicine, surgery, pediatrics, orthopedics etc

Ques.What are the subjects in 2nd year MBBS according to the new curriculum?

Ans. According to the new curriculum, systemic pathology, general pathology, clinical posting in wards microbiology are some of the subjects in second year.

Ques. Do MBBS students get a salary in second year?

Ans. MBBS students get paid during one year of internship only and not in their remaining 4.5 years . 

Ques. What happens if I fail in MBBS 2nd Year?

Ans. If the candidate fails in MBBS 2nd year. He/she has to give a supplementary exam after 4 - 6 months and if the candidate fails in the supplementary exam he has to repeat the whole year. . 

Ques. How many attempts are there in MBBS 2nd year?

Ans. There are only 4 attempts. .

Ques. Is there dissection in 2nd year MBBS?

Ans. No, dissection is the part of First year only

Ques. Is 21 years too late for MBBS?

Ans. No, there is no problem in entering medical college after 20 years of age. To get into MBBS is a time taking and difficult process. 

Ques. Is MBBS tougher than CA ?

Ans. It depends. CA requires conceptual study and strong analytic and math skills while medicine requires strong memorization and social skills.

Ques. What are the fees of MBBS?

Ans. The average fees of MBBS range between INR 39,000- 18,00,000.

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