BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) Course, Duration, Fees, Career, Dental Colleges in Mangalore

Course Duration: 4.5 Years + 1 year Internship

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) is a 4year bachelor’s degree course that refers to the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. After completing the BDS course, the job opportunities opened for the graduates are ample in numbers in the private and public sectors of various reputed organizations in India and abroad, along with a very good salary.

COURSE DETAILS

Degree

Bachelors

Degree

Bachelors

Full-Form

Bachelor of Dental Science

Duration

5 Years.

Age

17 years (minimum)

Minimum Percentage

Should be qualified in Higher Secondary Examination with a minimum of 50% marks, NEET should be qualified

Average Fees Incurred

INR 50K – 4 LPA

Similar Options of Study

MBBS, BHMS, BAMS, BUMS

Average Salary Offered

INR 3.05 LPA – 10 LPA

Employment Roles

Dental Surgeon, General Dentist, Associate Dentist, Pediatric Dentist, Dentistry Researcher, Assistant Researcher, Dental Hygienist.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

 Bachelor of Dental Science in India requires the aspirants to complete their PUC (10+2) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks with physics, chemistry, and biology as core subjects from any recognized board of education. Along with the basic essential BDS eligibility criteria, the students pursuing the course must have scored good marks in the entrance exam (NEET). The minimum age limit for applying for the Bachelor of Dental Science course is 17 years.

FEES STRUCTURE *

Govt. Seat in Govt. College

10,000 /Year to 50,000 /Year

Govt. Seat in Private College

90,000/Year to 1,15,000/year

Private Seat in Private College

2,30,000/year to 5,50,000/5,50,000/Year

SCOPE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

The Bachelor of Dental Science course has ample opportunities for jobs in India and a good salary in almost all private and public sectors of various reputed organizations in India and abroad. Graduates willing to enhance their knowledge in the medical and dental science sector can opt for an MDS degree course after completing the Bachelor of Dental Science course.

Some of the courses after BDS are as listed below:

  • MDS in Community Dentistry
  • MDS in Pedodontics
  • MBA in Hospital Management
  • MBA in Public Health

CAREER OPTIONS AFTER BACHELOR OF DENTAL SCIENCE

The Bachelor of Dental Science course has ample opportunities for jobs in India and a good salary in almost all private and public sectors of various reputed organizations in India and abroad. Graduates willing to enhance their knowledge in the medical and dental science sector can opt for an MDS degree course after completing the Bachelor of Dental Science course.

  • Oral Pathologist
  • Dental Surgeon
  • Dentist
  • Health Advisor
  • Lecturer
  • Dental Health Consultant
  • Dental hygienist
  • Medical Writer
  • Medical Coder

DENTAL COLLEGES IN MANGALORE

A.J. Institute Of Dental Sciences

Approved by: RGUHS Type: Private Intake: 100 Seats

Srinivas Institute Of Dental Sciences

Approved by: RGUHS Type: Private Intake: 100 Seats

Yenepoya Dental College

Approved by: RGUHS Type: Private Intake: 100 Seats

KVG Dental college

Approved by: RGUHS Type: Private Intake: 100 Seats

Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences

Approved by: RGUHS Type: Private Intake: 40 Seats

A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences

Approved by: RGUHS Type: Private Intake: 100 Seats