Introduction	Course Duration
What Do They Do?	Skills & Knowledge
Specialization	Job & Career Options
Eligibility & Admissions	Remuneration

Duration

The BDS (Bachelor of Dental Science) degree programme is a 4 years course divided into 4 parts each of 1 years duration, followed by one year of rotating internship.


Subjects such as basic anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology and microbiology are covered in the first two years. Specialization in dentistry and hands on training are provided in the last two semesters. Those who have completed the BDS should be registered to practice dentistry by the Dental Council of India.


An MDS (Masters in Dental Science) requires three years of additional training.