Which is better BDS or B Pharmacy?
If you are passionate about oral health and enjoy direct patient care BDS can be a better fit. But if you are interested in pharmaceuticals, research and also healthcare B Pharmacy can be more suitable.
Candidates can look at table below to see comparison between two courses.
Particulars | BDS | B Pharmacy |
|---|---|---|
Course Level | UG | UG |
Course Appropriate for | Dentists | Pharmacists |
Course Duration | 5 years | 4 Years |
Course Fee | INR 1 Lacs - INR 6 Lakh | INR 3,000 - INR 4,00,000 |
Entrance Exams | NEET | |
Popular Colleges | All India Institute of Medical Sciences, JIPMER Puducherry, King George's Medical University, Banaras Hindu University, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Madras Medical College, BITS Pilani, SOA University, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, etc. |
Job Profiles | Dentist, Dental officer in Defense Services, Dentist in Indian Railways, Lecturer, Researcher, etc. | Medical Writer, Clinical Researcher, Drug Inspector, Medical Representative, Pharmacy Business, etc. |
Average Salary | INR 3 LPA - INR 9 LPA | INR 4 LPA - INR 14 LPA |
Top Recruiters | Hospitals, Dental Clinics, Educational Institutes, Dental Product Manufacturers etc. | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., Divis Laboratories Ltd., Cipla Ltd., Biocon Ltd., etc. |
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