Every students’ life changes after PUC or Class 12th. This is one of the turning phases in one’s life which can change the professional life drastically. Many students will be in a sort of dilemma for choosing between different career paths and goals. Majority of students choose subjects like Physics; Mathematics & Chemistry move towards technical studies like engineering or any other related fields. While some students with biology/zoology subjects shift towards medical & life sciences related fields. Although there are many streams with excellent career opportunities, there will always be confusion among the students.
The present article tries to reduce the confusion that the students will be having with their subjects.
Different courses available for Biology students
There are ample career opportunities for the biology students, the first and the best one is always MBBS. But there are even other courses that are really having excellent scope when it comes to career growth.
Let’s try to understand them
MBBS: Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery
“Medicines cure diseases, but only doctors can cure patients”
This is one of the well-known quotes about doctors, an MBBS can make the students that kind of doctors. The MBBS is the 5.5-years degree which gives students the power of doctor. After completion of MBBS the students will be considered as doctors and they can start practising medicine and surgery. In order to join the MBBS course the students have to qualify NEET UG exam to undergo counselling and choose their desired medical college.
The MBBS graduates can easily join as Junior physicians in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, etc. The average salary of an MBBS doctor will range from 5 Lakhs to 7 Lakhs per annum.
BDS: Bachelor of Dental Sciences
The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) is a 5-years undergraduate course that deals with the study of dental systems and oral health in the human body. BDS course has been the next best option available after an MBBS degree. The BDS degree doctors are known as dentists and are responsible to take care of oral health and dental health in the society. Dentistry has been one of the most popular choices as a career by many students after MBBS. The dentists can start their dental clinics in their neighbourhood. They can join as duty dental doctors in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, etc. For joining the BDS degree the students have to qualify NEET UG exam to choose their desired dental college in the counselling.
The average salary of a dental doctor may range from around 5 lakhs to 7 lakhs per annum. The earnings will be better if they have a dental clinic in their neighbourhood.
