UPSC Medical Science Syllabus

Candidates with medical background can select Medical Science as their optional paper in the UPSC civil services exam. To prepare for this subject, it is important to gain detailed knowledge of its syllabus. All the important topics from which the questions may be asked in the examination are provided in the syllabus. There will be two papers under the Medical Science subject- paper I and paper II. In this article, the candidates can find all the important information related to UPSC Medical Science Syllabus 2023.

Medical Science Syllabus for UPSC exam 2023

Candidates appearing for Medical Science paper in their civil services exam should carefully check the syllabus. Since there will be two papers related to Medical Science, candidates must familiarize themselves with both their syllabi. Seven and six topics respectively are included in Paper I and Paper II, the details of which are provided below.

Syllabus for Paper I

  1. Human Anatomy:
  • Applied anatomy of diaphragm, Applied anatomy including blood and nerve supply of upper and lower limbs and joints of shoulder, hip and knee, perineum and inguinal region, Clinical anatomy of kidney, urinary bladder, uterine tubes, vas deferens, Gross anatomy, blood supply and lymphatic drainage of tongue, thyroid, mammary gland, stomach, liver, prostate, gonads and uterus
  • Embryology: Placenta and placental barrier, Development of heart, gut, kidney, uterus, ovary, testis and their common congenital abnormalities
  • Central and Peripheral Autonomic Nervous System: Cranial nerves distribution and clinical significance, Components of autonomic nervous system, Gross and clinical anatomy of ventricles of brain, circulation of cerebrospinal fluid, Neural pathways and lesions of coetaneous sensations, hearing and vision
  1. Human Physiology:
  • Mechanism of contraction, neuromuscular transmission, conduction and transmission of impulse, reflexes, control of equilibrium, posture and muscle tone, descending pathways, functions of cerebellum, basal ganglia, Physiology of sleep and consciousness
  • Endocrine System: Mechanism of action of hormones, formation, secretion, transport, metabolism, function and regulation of secretion of pancreas and pituitary gland
  • Physiology of Reproductive System: Menstrual cycle, lactation, pregnancy
  • Blood: Development, regulation and fate of blood cells, Cardio-vascular, cardiac output, blood pressure, regulation of cardiovascular functions
  1. Biochemistry:

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR), Radio-immunoassays (RIA), Organ function tests—liver, kidney, thyroid Protein synthesis, Vitamins and minerals, Restriction fragment length, polymorphism (RFLP)

  1. Pathology:

Pathogenesis and histopathology of rheumatic and ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus, Inflammation and repair, disturbances of growth and cancer, Differentiation between benign, malignant, primary and metastatic malignancies, Etiology, pathogenesis and histopathology of—cirrhosis liver, glomerulonephritis, tuberculosis, acute osteomyelitis, Pathogenesis and histopathology of bronchogenic carcinoma, carcinoma breast, oral cancer, cancer cervix, leukemia

  1. Microbiology:

Shigella, Herpes, Dengue, Polio, HIV/AIDS, Malaria, E Histolytica, Giardia, Candida, Cryptococcus, Aspergillus, Humoral and cell mediated immunity, Diseases caused by and laboratory diagnosis of Meningococcus, Saimonella

  1. Pharmacology:

Antiviral, Antiparasitic, Antifungal, Immunosuppressants, Anticancer, Mechanism of action and side effects of the following drugs: Antipyretics and analgesics, Antibiotics, Antimalaria, Antikala-azar, Antidiabetics, Antihypertensive, Antidiuretics, General and cardiac vasodilators

  1. Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

DNA and finger print study, Forensic examination of injuries and wounds, Examination of blood and seminal stains, Poisoning, sedative overdose, hanging, drowning, burns

Syllabus for Paper II

  1. General Medicine

Nephrotic syndrome, renovascular hypertension, complications of diabetes mellitus, coagulation disorders, leukaemia, Hypo and hyper thyrodism, meningitis and encephalitis, Imaging in medical problems, Etiology, clinical features, diagnosis and principles of management (including prevention) of Typhoid, clinical features, diagnosis and principles of management of: Ischemic heart disease, pulmonary embolism, Bronchial asthma, Pleural effusion, tuberculosis, Malabsorption syndromes, acid peptic diseases, Viral hepatitis and cirrhosis of liver, Glomerulonephritis and pyelonephritis, renal failure, Rabies, AIDS, Dengue, Kala-azar, Japanese Encephalitis, Etiology, ultrasound, echo- cardiogram, CT scan, MRI, Anxiety and Depressive Psychosis and schizophrenia and ECT

  1. Paediatrics

IMNCI classification and management, PEM grading and management, Immunization, Baby friendly hospital, congenital cyanotic heart disease, respiratory distress syndrome, bronchopneumonia, kernicterus, ARI and Diarrhea of under five and their management

  1. Dermatology

Stevan Johnson’s syndrome, Lichen Planus, Psoriasis, Allergic dermatitis, scabies, eczema, vitiligo

  1. General Surgery

Ureter and Urinary Bladder, Management of surgical conditions of Rectum, Anus and Anal canal, Gall bladder and Bile ducts, Splenomegaly, cholecystitis, portal hypertension, liver abscess, peritonitis, carcinoma head of pancreas, Fractures of spine, Colles’ fracture and bone tumors, Endoscopy, Laparoscopic Surgery, Clinical features, causes, diagnosis and principles of management of cleft palate, harelip, Laryngeal tumour, oral and esophageal tumors, Peripheral arterial diseases, varicose veins, coarctation of aorta, Tumors of Thyroid, Adrenal, Glands, Abscess cancer, fibroadenoma and adenosis of breast, Bleeding peptic ulcer, tuberculosis of bowel, ulcerative colitis, cancer stomach, Renal mass, cancer prostate, Haemothorax, stones of Gall bladder, Kidney

  1. Obstetrics and Gynaecology including Family Planning

Management of small for date or premature newborn, Diagnosis and management of anemia, Diagnosis of pregnancy, Labour management, complications of 3rd stage, Antepartum and postpartum hemorrhage, resuscitation of the newborn, Intra-uterine devices, pills, tubectomy and vasectomy, Medical termination of pregnancy including legal aspects, Cancer cervix, Leucorrhoea, pelvic pain, infertility, dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB), Management of abnormal life and difficult labor, Preeclampsia and Toxemias of pregnancy, Management of Post- menopausal Syndrome, amenorrhea, Fibroid and prolapse of uterus

  1. Community Medicine (Preventive and Social Medicine)

Critical appraisal of Health care delivery system, Health management and administration, Techniques, Tools, Programme Implementation and Evaluation, Objectives, Components, Goals and Status of Reproductive and Child Health, Principles, methods approach and measurements of Epidemiology, Nutrition, nutritional diseases/disorders and Nutrition Programmes, Health information Collection, Analysis and Presentation, Objectives, components and critical analysis of National programmes for control/eradication of Malaria, Kala-azar, Filaria and Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, STDs and Dengue, National Rural  Health Mission and Millennium Development Goals, Management of hospital and industrial waste

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