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Hi,
There is good scope in every field. Please remember that you should pursue a stream based on two things :
-your career goal
-the type of job you want to do
Find below few job avenues open in the respective fields :
1) BDS :
* If you plan to work, then you may find employment as :
-Consultant
-Professors
-Forensics
-Dental surgeon
-Oral pathologist
-Dental hygienist
-Dental Assistant
-Private practitioners
-Public health specialists
-Dental Lab Technician / Ceramist
-Medical Representative / Sales Representative
* Salary :
Salary depends on various parameters such as size of the organization, profile, qualification, experience etc.
But, still, to give you a brief idea,
-As a trainee in government hospital you can earn initial salary of around Rs. 6000 every month with allowances.
-In private hospitals per month it could be around Rs. 3,500 – 4,000.
-After post-graduate, you can earn around Rs. 7,000 upwards.
-A dental surgeon can earn good amount of money by their own practice.
-A consultant charges from Rs 250 onwards for cosmetic filling or routine check-up. This may increase up to Rs 40,000 to Rs 50,000 depending upon the nature of the dental problem.
-A well experienced dentist can earn around Rs 30,000 to Rs 1, 00,000 or more per month.
2) Veterinary :
* After the course completion, you can opt to work in :
-Private and government veterinary hospitals
-Farms related to poultry
-Animal husbandry clinics
-Dairy research institutes
-National parks, zoos and wildlife sanctuaries
-Research field
With specialization in this field you may find employment in the area of laboratory, pharmaceutical, drug manufacturing industries etc.
* Salary :
Salary depends on various parameters such as size of the organization, profile, qualification, experience, etc.
But, still, to give you a brief idea,
- Fresh graduates in government veterinary hospitals and centers are appointed as junior veterinary surgeons. Their starting salary ranges from Rs.10,000 to Rs.15,000 per month.
- A private practitioner earns Rs.40 to Rs.500 per patient, depending on his popularity, experience and the type of treatment provided to the animals.
- Assistant professor can earn a salary of Rs.15,000 to Rs.25,000.