Master of Surgery studies is aimed to focus more on practical surgical studies. However, in order to broaden their learning vision, some Specialization related theoretical subjects are included in the curriculum so as to equip the graduates with required theoretical knowledge required for practical application and their thesis. The subjects pursued will have a greater emphasis on the foundations pursued in the undergraduate MBBS course. The number of specialized electives offered under MS ENT depends upon the institute's course structure which isn't fixed. The syllabus is regualry updated according to recent development in the field, which maximizes the job opportunities for MS ENT graduates. Following subjects are included in the curriculum which lies greater emphasis on the subjects pursued in undergraduate/ masters study and are followed by major universities across India:
The MS ENT syllabus is broadly classified into theoretical studies and practical sessions. They’re as follows:
| M.S ENT Syllabus | |
| Theoretical | |
| SI No | Subjects |
| 1 | Anatomy |
| 2 | Physiology |
| 3 | Audiology |
| 4 | Pharmacology of drugs commonly used in ENT |
| 5 | Biochemistry |
| 6 | Nose and Paranasal Sinuses |
| 7 | Pharynx and esophagus |
| 8 | Larynx and tracheobronchial tree |
| 9 | Otology and Neuro-Otology |
| 10 | Imaging and Radiology |
| 11 | Basic immunology |
| 12 | Anesthesia in ENT |
| 13 | Medical negligence in otolaryngology |
| 14 | Pediatrics Otolaryngology |
| 15 | Vestibulometry |
| 16 | Nasopharynx |
| 17 | Esophagus |
| 18 | Neck and Head Surgical Studies |
| 19 | Recent advances in Surgical Studies |
| 20 | Principle and use of nuclear medicine |
| M.S ENT Syllabus | |
| Practical | |
| SI No | Subjects |
| 1 | Tracheostomy |
| 2 | Tonsillectomy |
| 3 | Myringotomy |
| 4 | S.M.R. & Septoplasty |
| 5 | Cortical mastoidectomy |
| 6 | Tympanoplasty type |
| 7 | Anterior tympanoplasty |
| 8 | Stapedectomy |
| 9 | Submucous resection of the nasal septum |
| 10 | Submandibular salivary gland removal |
| 11 | Direct Laryngoscopy |
| 12 | Nasopharyngoscopy |
| 13 | Septorhinoplasty |
| 14 | Lateral Rhinotomy |
| 15 | Bronchoscopy |
| 16 | Aural polypectomy |
| 17 | Intranasal and External ethmoidectomy |
| 18 | Maxillectomy |
| 19 | Laryngofissure |
| 20 | Carotid artery ligation |
| 21 | Endoscopic sphenoidotomy |
| 22 | Endoscopic optic nerve decompression |
| 23 | Percutaneous tracheostomy |
| 24 | Tympanoplasty with mastoid surgery |
| 25 | Functional endoscopic/sinus surgery |
| 26 | Fiber-optic bronchoscopy and esophagoscopy including foreign body removal |
| 27 | Phonosurgery for cord palsy including type I thyroplasty |
| 28 | Thyroid Surgery |
| 29 | Rhinosporidiosis excision |
| 30 | Skull base/parapharyngeal space surgery |
The Following subjects are classified according to the course structure:
| M.S ENT Syllabus | |
| Year-1 | |
| SI No | Subjects |
| 1 | E.N.T. |
| 2 | General Surgical Methods |
| 3 | Anesthesia |
| 4 | General Medicine ward |
| 5 | Plastic surgery |
| 6 | Neuro Surgery |
| 7 | Cardio-Thoracic Surgery |
| 8 | Maxillary Surgery |
| M.S ENT Syllabus | |
| Year-2 | |
| SI No | Subjects |
| 1 | Pediatric Otolaryngology |
| 2 | Basic Audiology |
| 3 | Basic Neurology |
| 4 | Radiology and Radiotherapy |
| 5 | ENT surgical methods and upper aerodigestive tract endoscopy |
| 6 | Anesthesia methods |
| 7 | Practical Session |
| 8 | Operation Theatre Session |
| M.S ENT Syllabus | |
| Year-3 | |
| SI No | Subjects |
| 1 | ENT OPD |
| 2 | General Surgical Method |
| 3 | Internship/ Practical Training |
| 4 | Thesis presentation |
| 5 | Research Work Presentation |
| 6 | Comprehensive Viva |
