Pharm D course graduates become pharmacists who focus on medications and patient care related to medications, while BDS graduates become dentists who specialize in oral health and dental procedures.
Candidates can view the table below to know the comparison between the two.
Particulars | Pharm D Course Details | BDS Course Details |
|---|---|---|
Course Level | Doctoral | UG |
Course Duration | 6 years | 5 years |
Annual Fee (in INR) | INR 2.3 Lacs - INR 9.6 Lakh | INR 1 Lacs - INR 6 Lakh |
Entrance Exams | TS EAMCET, Andhra Pradesh EAMCET, KCET, GPAT, Andhra Pradesh PGECET, TS PGECET, NEET, etc. | NEET |
Popular College | JIPMER Puducherry, King George's Medical University, Banaras Hindu University, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences | All India Institute of Medical Sciences, JIPMER Puducherry, King George's Medical University, Banaras Hindu University, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences |
Job Profiles | Research Scientist, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Medical Writer, Clinical Pharmacist, etc. | Dentist, Dental officer in Defense Services, Dentist in Indian Railways, Lecturer, Researcher, etc. |
Average Salary | INR 2.30 LPA - INR 10 LPA | INR 3 LPA - INR 9 LPA |
Top Recruiters | Lupin, Cipla, Piramal, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Aurobindo Pharma, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Zydus Cadila, etc. | Hospitals, Dental Clinics, Educational Institutes, Dental Product Manufacturers etc. |
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