ORAL PATHOLOGY
MDS Oral Pathology is a three-year postgraduate degree program in the filed of dental science. It is a branch of dentistry. MDS Oral Pathology investigates the nature, features, causes, consequences, and diagnoses of illnesses affecting the oral and maxillofacial areas and the immune system to facilitate effective treatment. The course`s goal is to prepare students to cope with the nature of oral disorders and their causes and consequences. The basic eligibility criteria for admission in MDS Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology a candidate must have passed a BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) graduation program from a recognized college/university or institute perceived by the Dental Council of India (DCI) with a minimum of 55% marks. Admission to MDS Oral Pathology is selective and is done by both merit and entrance tests. However, some institutions might take an interview before giving admission. The annual fees charged in India for the course varies between private and government institutes. However, on an average, the fees for the entire course ranges between INR 10 and 25 Lacs. Fresh postgraduates of the course in India are offered an average annual salary ranging between INR 3 and 10 Lacs, increasing with experience.
MD in Oral Pathology: Entrance Exams
Some of the popular entrance exams conducted in India for MDS are as follows:
1) National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET)
2) All India Post Graduate Dental Entrance Exam (AIPGDEE)
3) Kerala University MDS Entrance Exam
4) Manipal University MDS Entrance Exam
5) Dr. D.Y. Patil All India Common Entrance Test (AICET)
6) Bharti Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital MDS Entrance Exam
MD in Oral Pathology: Career Prospects
Listed here are some of the popular job positions offered to successful postgraduates are listed below:
• MDS Coordinator
• Oral Pathologist
• Public Health Specialists
• Sales Representative
• Consultant
• Dental Assistant
• Dental Hygienist
• Dental Lab Technician
MD in Oral Pathology: Employment Areas
Listed here are the areas offering lucrative employment opportunities to successful postgraduates of the course.
• Biomedical Companies
• Laboratories operators
• Federal or State Agencies
• Clinics and Hospitals
• Health Sciences Agencies
• Teaching profession
• University and Hospital Research Labs
• Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Companies