Like an engineering or a general science student, many BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) students look for higher education options not related to dentistry as there are fewer career options after completing BDS.

For some of the students way out from dentistry is not pursuing a course in MDS. Often, these students explore the world of opportunity in other fields and settle with their passion.

There are plenty of higher degree courses available these days. With the rising higher education options, you can select a course from the below-mention courses –

• Master of Science in Oral Biology –This course can be pursued by MBBS, BDS, BPT, B.Sc. Nursing, B.Sc. Biotechnology, B.Sc. Zoology, BHMS, BSMS, BAMS, BUMS, and B.Sc. Allied Health Sciences students. In general, the course is research-based with a duration is three years. The curriculum has didactic courses, where students are guided by professionals to perform actual research, prepare and complete the thesis. However, M.Sc. in Oral Biology is not counted as a clinical program and students are not eligible for a license of practice. Admission to this course is mainly granted to the students who have exhibited excellence in respective academics and have participated in research activities at the bachelor level.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Hospital and Health Management –The PG Diploma course in Hospital and Health Management includes theoretical and practical learning. Other than BDS, students who complete a bachelor's in hospital management, hospital administration or any related fields are also eligible for pursuing this course. PG Diploma in Hospital and Health Management is obtaining the management techniques required to solve challenges in healthcare centers. The students learn the management concepts and practical functions of those at hospital administration. There are overall four semesters in which the students get specialization courses related to medical and healthcare in the last two semesters.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Research – This course curriculum is developed by industry experts, which covers the learning of the entire industry's functioning areas. The course contents topics like Basics of Clinical Research, Pharmacology and Pharmacy in Clinical Research. As the learning progresses, students learn about New Drug Development, Ethical Guidelines in Clinical Research, Ethics in Clinical Research, Regulations in Clinical Research and Biostatistics in Clinical Research. Specialist Clinical Trials and Clinical Trial Designs, Clinical Trial Documentation, Quality in Clinical Trials, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Trial Management, Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance and Soft Skills for a Clinical Research Professional are later introduced to the students.
• Master of Science in Forensic Dentistry – Manpower is required in the fields of crime and justice administration for delivering facts on crime evidence. Hence, a degree in Master of Science in Forensic Dentistry is a must for aspiring forensic scientists. In this course, a student learns about Forensic Sciences, Forensic Odontology/Dentistry, Forensic Anthropology, Role and Importance of Forensic Odontologists, Forensic Dentistry and its Laws, Identification of Human Remains, Identification in Mass Fatalities, Assessment of Bite Mark Injuries, Age Estimation, Post-Mortem Identification, Evaluation of Dental Evidence, Dental Records and Profiling, DNA Extraction from Tooth, Introduction to Indian Evidence Act, Forensic Biology, DNA Testing, Evidence Collections, Chain of Custody and Other Areas of Forensic Sciences.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Trichology – It is a field of dermatology primarily focused on hair and scalp disorders. A licensed practitioner performs investigation, applies traditional medical approaches by taking full history examination, investigation and treatment into consideration. This course prepares a student to join the physician world of diagnosing and treating patients. The curriculum consists of topics like Introduction to Trichology and Trichology Sciences, Trichology Conditions – Recognizing Different Hair Loss and Conditions, Operating a Trichology Center, Hair Fiber Disorders – Traction Alopecia, Genetic and Congenital Hair Fiber Problems, Hirsutism, Hypotrichosis, Treatment for Scalp Problems and Hair Loss including – Cosmetic, Hair Weaving, Wefting, Bonding etc., Medical, OTC Products-Topical/Oral, Dermarollers, Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), Stem Serum & Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, Mesotherapy, Surgical and FUE & FUT Hair Transplantation.