MBBS vs BDS vs BAMS vs BHMS

MBBS vs BDS vs BAMS vs BHMS

Choose the right course for you or choose the right course

It is a dream of many students to become a doctor since childhood. Hence they choose the medical stream (PCB) after class 10th. The basic thing that we get reminded of for getting a “doctor” tag is a MBBS degree. Many assume that MBBS is the only course to become a doctor due to their limited knowledge in this stream, hence they end up narrowing their options.

Yet there are other options available out there in medicine besides MBBS (and in allied medicine too. The best among them are BDS, BAMS and BHMS. Thus if you are confused on choosing the right one for you and still stuck in only one course, go through this article. This assists you in choosing the right path by giving a brief detail on the major differences between these courses.

We’ll begin with the basics.

Abbreviation – MBBS, BDS, BAMS and BHMS

MBBS stands for Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Medicine. It is a professional degree in medical science for those who want to fulfil their dream of becoming a doctor. A person holding the MBBS degree becomes a certified medical practitioner.

BDS stands for Bachelor of Dental Surgery. It is an undergraduate program and the only approved professional dental course in India. This is considered one of the best courses in the medical field, after MBBS.

BAMS stands for Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery. It is a professional degree in medicine focused on Ayurveda offered in India, Nepal, Bangladesh and other South Asian countries.

BHMS stands for Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery. It is a graduate degree program in homeopathy that covers the knowledge of homeopathic medicine. Upon completion of this degree, students are eligible to become doctors in the homeopathic medical domain.

Admission Process: MBBS vs BDS vs BAMS vs BHMS

Candidates must have completed their 10+2 education with Physics, Chemistry & Biology and with a minimum score of 50% marks (40% in the case of reserved category) to get admitted into these medical streams in India,

Let’s take a look on the specific eligibility requirements for each of these courses.

For MBBS:

You have to appear for the national-level Examination, NEET (National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test) to get into an MBBS institute. This exam covers most of the medical institutes in India. Yet there are also other entrance exams, such as AIIMS and JIPMER.

For BDS:

Aspirants must appear in NEET to get admitted in BDS course. Seats are allotted in the counselling process, after passing the entrance exam based on rank, filled choices and availability of seats.

For BAMS:

The NEET examination has been made mandatory to get into BAMS from the year 2018.

For BHMS:

You have to clear the NEET exam to get a seat in BHMS. The selection will be done based on the final merit as the sum of the total numbers obtained in the qualifying examination in 12th and the number scored in the entrance examinations, followed by the personal interview.

Duration of the course: MBBS vs BDS vs BAMS vs BHMS

For MBBS:

MBBS is a 5.5-year long course (4.5 years’ academic education + 1-year mandatory internship). Students are required to participate in hands-on training in hospital wards and out-patient departments after course completion. It helps them get real-life experiences in practising and performing clinical procedures integral to their further practice as a doctor.

For BDS:

The BDS is a 5-year degree program (4 years’ academic education + 1-year mandatory internship). This course can be pursued through full-time and part-time courses.

For BAMS:

The BAMS is awarded after the study of five and a half years duration, including a 1-year internship with live practicals.

For BHMS:

The duration of BHMS is 5.5 years’ academic program that includes 4 and 1/2 year academic session and one-year internship program with live practical. This program can also be pursued through distance education.

Top Colleges/Institutions for MBBS, BDS, BAMS and BHMS

Many medical colleges in India offer a good quality education in these four courses. Few of the leading medical colleges are mentioned below:

Some Top Colleges For MBBS:

• All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
• Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC)
• Jawaharlal Institute of PostGraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER)
• Christian Medical College (CMC)
• Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
• King George’s Medical University, Lucknow

Some Top Colleges For BDS:

• Dental College & Hospital, Aurangabad
• Dental College & Hospital, Mumbai
• Dental College, Gujarat
• Government Dental College & Research Institute, Bengaluru
• Amrita College of Dentistry, Kerala
• Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
• King George’s Medical University, Lucknow
• Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram
• Dental College & Hospital, Andhra Pradesh

Some Top Colleges For BAMS:

• Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
• Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai
• Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
• Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla
• Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore

Top Colleges For BHMS:

• National Institute of Homeopathy, Kolkata
• Bharati Vidyapeeth Homeopathic Medical College, Pune
• Government Homeopathic Medical College, Bangalore
• Khushilal Sharma Government Ayurveda College, Bhopal
• Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot

Career Opportunities: MBBS vs BDS vs BAMS vs BHMS

Below are some of the career opportunities for the graduates to opt after completing each of the four courses.

After MBBS: Specialist Doctor, Physician, Surgeon, Medical Professor or Lecturer, Research Scientist, etc.

After BDS: Dentist, Dental Surgeon, Endodontic, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist, Oral Surgeon, Orthodontic, Paedodontic, etc.

After BAMS: Therapist, Sales Representative, Pharmacist, Clinical Trial Coordinator, Medical Representative, Ayurvedic Doctor, Sales Executive, etc.

After BHMS: Pharmacist, Doctor, Public Health Specialist, Medical Assistant, Lecturer, etc.

Higher Studies: MBBS vs BDS vs BAMS vs BHMS

After MBBS:

After completing your MBBS, you can either go for an MS (postgraduate degree in general surgery) or an MD (postgraduate degree in general medicine). You have to clear the NEET PG or other university and state level exams to get an admission.

After BDS:

After completing your BDS, students can pursue MDS (Master of Dental Surgery). All India Post Graduate Dental Entrance Exam (AIPGDEE) is a national level exam and the eligibility criteria to get admitted. You can also pursue MBA in Public Health and MBA in Hospital Management after BDS.

After BAMS:

A BAMS graduate can opt for an MD or MS in Ayurveda after completing the degree. They can also pursue higher studies in many medical-related disciplines. Some of the choices are Master’s in Public Health, Master’s in Health Administration, Post Graduate Diploma in Emergency Medicine and many other postgraduate courses.

After BHMS:

The common choice for higher studies by the BHMS graduates is MD in Homeopathy. Many students also select other courses in medicine, such as Master of Science in Regenerative Medicine, Master of Science in Psychiatry, Master of Science in Endocrinology, Master of Hospital Management, etc.

Further doctoral level education (Doctor of Medicine) is also available after completing master’s in each of these courses.

Though there are plenty of career opportunities after each of the courses, MBBS is class apart in the current scenario. All the major surgeries and treatments follow allopathic medicine and thus MBBS doctors. BDS is anyways restricted to dental treatment.  BAMS and BHMS though are regarded highly , truth remains that when anyone is running 102 fever or heart attack, you would rush to allopathic aka MBBS doctor.

What should you opt for?

MBBS: Be it private or government sector, an MBBS degree has its own perks. Along with a rich salary package, one gains respect and acknowledgement for their skills. The medical field is almost filled by doctors with MBBS qualifications. Hence you can opt for MBBS if you can work hard and stay determined to get into the most competitive course in India.

BDS: There are wide career opportunities after graduating from BDS. If you are confident to deal with the patients, it is even advisable to set up private practice. Those interested in teaching can also acquire teaching jobs in top dental colleges.

BAMS: BAMS course is considered to be one of the best courses for students who are genuinely interested to study different aspects of Ayurveda and make a career in this field as a doctor, researcher, teacher, lecturer, etc and ready to deal with tough languages like Sanskrit. The course is also economical and cost efficient, its fee is less than MBBS.

BHMS: Homeopathy is considered an alternative to western medicine. Becoming a homeopathic practitioner can be the best option if you believe in its effectiveness. But choose this course only if you are wholeheartedly satisfied in practising it. It is considered to be equivalent to MBBS in terms of difficulty level.

We hope that now you have a clear understanding and approach towards these four courses. Consider speaking to career experts if you still have doubts on choosing a career path.

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