Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) is an under graduate course which deals with the study of dentistry. One can achieve this degree in 3 years. These graduates can opt for higher studies in various fields to improve their career scope.

Qualification Criteria for Higher Studies after BDS

Students should obtain BDS degree from a recognized institute. They should have scored at least 50% marks in the degree so that they can seek for higher studies in reputed institutions. Some of the institutions conduct entrance tests to admit students into this course. Some other institutes also demand certain other criteria other than the academic aptitude.

Higher study options after BDS

Quite a few higher studies options are available. The list of higher study options one can opt for after completing BDS include the following.

• Master of Dental Surgery
• Master of Dental Surgery in Community Dentistry
• Master of Dental Surgery in Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
• Master of Dental Surgery in Conservative Dentistry
• Master of Dental Surgery in Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology
• Master of Dental Surgery in Oral Medicine & Radiology
• Master of Dental Surgery in Pediatric Dentistry
• Master of Dental Surgery in Pedodontics
• Master of Dental Surgery in Pedodontia & Preventive Dentistry
• Master of Dental Surgery in Preventive Community Dentistry
• Master of Dental Surgery in Prosthodontics
• Master of Dental Surgery in Public Health Dentistry
• Master of Dental Surgery in Oral Medicine
• Master of Dental Surgery in Oral Pathology & Microbiology
• Master of Dental Surgery in Oral Pathology
• Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Doctor of Philosophy in Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
• Doctor of Philosophy in Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Oral Medicine and Radiology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Prosthodontic
• Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health Dentistry
• Doctor of Philosophy in Orthodontics
• Doctor of Philosophy in Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
• Doctor of Philosophy in Periodontics

Career Opportunities after Higher studies in BDS

Aspirants who have done higher studies after BDS can seek numerous job openings in several areas of employment in Public sector as well as Private sector. They can get placed in any of the following fields mentioned below.

• Hospitals
• Public health centers
• Community health centers
• Educational institutions

They can work in a number of job profiles as per their interest as well. They are offered good remuneration in most of the industries. Numerous institutes in India provide good support for aspirants to build up a good career in this field.