Over the years, the South of India in particular Andhra Pradesh has seen a rapid increase in the field of medicine and health sciences. A number of medical research institutes and hospitals have opened with improved infrastructural facilities etc. Likewise there has also been a rapid increase in the number of colleges having courses like nursing, pharmacy, etc.
Some of the best colleges in Andhra Pradesh also provide on the job training to fresh graduates. These colleges include Gowthami College of Nursing, Haritha College of Nursing, Aditya College of Nursing etc. There are many specialized courses as well catering to special needs of children, old people, differently abled people etc.
