Medical courses in India are offered in various disciplines including medical and biomedical sciences, pharmacy, allied health, nursing, health and fitness. The Medicine and Health Sciences Course requires students to study and adhere to the Hippocratic Oath of Ethical Conduct, which states that as a physician one must practice the art and science of medicine with integrity in all aspects of patient care, teaching and research. Medical and health sciences graduates get careers in hospitals, and private clinics. A medical and health science graduate can work with research centres, laboratories and the pharmaceutical industry. Healthcare is one of the largest service sectors consisting of hospitals, medical devices, clinical procedures, telecommunications and medical IT, medical tourism and health insurance.

A medical degree is required for a career in medicine and health sciences. Medical colleges in India offer various undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, diploma and certificate courses in the field of medicine and health science.