ORAL PATHOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGY

MDS in Oral Pathology and Microbiology is a three-year Postgraduate course in dentistry. Pathology & Oral Microbiology is the science relating to dentistry that deals with the nature, characteristics, cause, effects and diagnosis of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions and study of the immune system, facilitating appropriate treatment of the same. The minimum eligibility for admission in this course candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Dental Surgery with an aggregate of 55% marks from any Dental Council of India approved College/Institute. The admission into this course is offered through candidates performance in the entrance exam followed by the personal interview or group discussion rounds. The average annual course fee in India varies between INR 4,00,000 and 20 lakhs, depending upon the institute offering the course. The average annual salary offered in India to successful postgraduates of the course ranges between INR 3 and 10 lakhs, depending upon the candidate’s expertise in the field. MDS in Oral Pathology and Microbiology: Entrance Exams Here is the list of some top entrance exams. 1) NEET MDS 2) KEAM 3) PU CET 4) TS EAMCET 5) AP EAMCET MDS in Oral Pathology and Microbiology: Career Options There are a number of job opportunities after the MDS Oral Pathology and Microbiology program. Some of top Job Profile are given below: • Dentists • Assistant Medical Representative • Dental Hygienist • Professor • Dental Lab Technician • Dentist Public Health Specialist • Dental Consultant • Oral Pathologist • Dental Surgeon • Dental Assistant • Clinical Microbiologist MDS in Oral Pathology and Microbiology: Top Recruiters • Private dental hospitals • Government dental hospitals • Lecturer in medical institutes • Medical departments in Army, Air force or Navy • Private clinics