Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

Introduction:

Dentistry is the art and science of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions, diseases, and disorders of the oral cavity, the maxillofacial region, and its associated structures as it relates to human beings.

Eligibility :

Candidates who have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, with at least 50% marks are eligible for admission in the Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS) course.

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.

Career Opportunities:

1. Working at Dentistry Department in Clinic, Private Practice
2. Teaching Professions
3. Pharmaceutical Companies
4. Research Projects
5. Pharmaceutical management and clinical pharmacy.
6. Post graduation and PhD to be specialist or super-specialist
7. Post graduation in any of the subjects of Basic science courses

BDS Colleges in Nepal

Deemed University

1. B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan

Tribhuvan University Affiliated

1. Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhirahawa
2. People Dental College, Nayabazar, Kathmandu

Kathmandu University Affiliated

1. Kantipur Dental College, Bashundhara, Kathmandu