What kind of job roles and salary ranges can I expect after completing this course for a Master's?
After completing your MDS (Master's in Dental Surgery), you can expect roles such as specialist dentist (orthodontist, oral surgeon, prosthodontist, endodontist, periodontist), dental lecturer, private practitioner, public health dentist, researcher, or consultant.
- Specialist dentist roles: ₹6 lakh - ₹30 lakh/year (depending on specialty and experience)
- Dental lecturer/professor: ₹6 lakh - ₹10 lakh/year
- Private practice: Earnings vary widely; successful clinics often exceed ₹10 lakh/year
- Public health dentist: ₹5 lakh - ₹9 lakh/year
- Consultant: ₹8 lakh - ₹15 lakh/year
Salaries are typically higher in metro cities and increase with experience and specialization.
Will you actually get a job after your master's?
Talk to a counsellor about real outcomes, salaries and which courses employers hire from.
More Post-study work questions
- Is Germany the best first priority country for my course and career scope for a Master's?
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- After completing my studies, can I stay back in Ireland and apply for permanent residency for a Master's/Bachelor's?
- Can an Indian student get a job in Germany after a master's without prior work experience, especially with good German skills?
- How good is the post masters job market in the UK and Europe for Indian students, especially after an MSc in Finance?
- Is the negativity about Germany's job market for Indian students accurate, or does effort make the real difference?
- What are the differences in career opportunities and PR options between Germany and Canada?
- Is my daughter planning to settle down abroad with permanent residency or just study in Singapore/USA for a Master's?