The Bachelor of Dental Surgery study plan at City University Ajman is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 8 years (15 academic levels), requiring 200 credit hours across 82 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 116 credits
Code
Course
Credits
CIS-101
Computer Fundamentals
3
BDS 101
Physics (Dentistry)
2
BDS 110
English for Special Purposes (Dentistry)
3
BDS 111
Integrated Biological Sciences I
3
BDS 112
Histology & Cell Biology
3
BDS 126
General Chemistry (Dentistry)
2
ORN-111
Orientation
0
IEP-101
Intensive English Program (Level 1)
0
MTH-001
Pre-Mathematics in English
0
Level 218 credits
Code
Course
Credits
STE 201
Statistics
3
BDS 119
Biochemistry (Dentistry)
4
BDS 121
Integrated Biological Sciences II
4
BDS 122
Oral Histology
4
BDS 123
Head & Neck Anatomy I
3
IEP-102
Intensive English Program (Level 2)
0
Level 39 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ISL-201
Islamic Studies
3
ACS 101
Communication Skills in Arabic
3
ACSE 101
Communication Skill in Arabic - for non Arab
Elective
3
Level 417 credits
Code
Course
Credits
RME 301
Research Methods
3
BDS 210
Psychology & Behavioral Sciences
2
BDS 213
Biomaterials
2
BDS 214
Microbiology & Immunology
3
BDS 215
Pathology
2
BDS 223
Head & Neck Anatomy II
3
BDS 239
Pharmacology I (Dentistry)
2
Level 518 credits
Code
Course
Credits
BDS 220
Introduction to Oral & Dental Diseases
3
BDS 221
Oral Radiology I
3
BDS 222
Dental Anatomy & Occlusion
4
BDS 226
General Medicine & Infectious Diseases
4
BDS 228
Infection Control
1
BDS 240
Pharmacology II (Dentistry)
2
BDS 229
Four Handed Dentistry
1
Level 66 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ENG 101
English I
3
BDS 237
General Surgery & ENT
3
Level 717 credits
Code
Course
Credits
BDS 312
Pre-Clinical Pediatric Dentistry I
2
BDS 313
Pre-Clinical Oral Surgery I & Pain Control
2
BDS 314
Oral Pathology I
3
BDS 315
Pre-Clinical Operative Dentistry I
3
BDS 316
Pre-Clinical Prosthodontics I
4
BDS 317
Pre-Clinical Endodontics I
2
BDS 318
Pre-Clinical Periodontics I
1
Level 818 credits
Code
Course
Credits
BDS 322
Pre-Clinical Pediatric Dentistry II
2
BDS 323
Pre-Clinical Oral Surgery II
3
BDS 324
Oral Pathology II
3
BDS 325
Pre-Clinical Operative Dentistry II
3
BDS 326
Pre-Clinical Prosthodontics II
3
BDS 327
Pre-Clinical Endodontics II
2
BDS 328
Pre-Clinical Periodontics II
2
Level 96 credits
Code
Course
Credits
BDS 331
Preventive Dentistry & Nutrition
4
BDS 332
Preclinical Orthodontics
2
Level 1018 credits
Code
Course
Credits
BDS 411
Oral Radiology II
2
BDS 412
Clinical Pediatric Dentistry I
2
BDS 413
Clinical Orthodontics I
2
BDS 415
Clinical Operative Dentistry I
2
BDS 416
Clinical Prosthodontics I
2
BDS 417
Clinical Endodontics I
2
BDS 418
Clinical Periodontics I
2
BDS 419
Clinical Oral Surgery I
2
BDS 414
Treatment Planning & Seminars
2
Level 1117 credits
Code
Course
Credits
BDS 422
Clinical Pediatric Dentistry II
2
BDS 423
Clinical Orthodontics II
2
BDS 425
Clinical Operative Dentistry II
2
BDS 426
Clinical Prosthodontic II
2
BDS 427
Clinical Endodontics II
2
BDS 428
Clinical Periodontics II
2
BDS 429
Clinical Oral Surgery II
2
BDS 424
Oral Diagnosis / Oral Medicine
3
Level 124 credits
Code
Course
Credits
BDS 435
Internal Clinical Training Year 4
2
BDS 432
Applied Biostatistics
2
Level 1318 credits
Code
Course
Credits
BUS-204
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
3
BDS 510
Ethics
1
BDS 513
Geriatric Dentistry
1
BDS 515
Emergency Dental Care
3
BDS 518
Implantology
1
BDS 519
Clinical Dentistry I
9
Level 1416 credits
Code
Course
Credits
BDS 522
Research Project
3
BDS 523
Practice Management
1
BDS 524
Equipment Maintenance
1
BDS 526
Hospital Dentistry
2
BDS 529
Clinical Dentistry II
9
Level 155 credits
Code
Course
Credits
BDS 535
Internal Clinical Training Year 5
2
UAE-201
UAE Studies
3
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Frequently asked questions about Bachelor of Dental Surgery
How many credit hours is Bachelor of Dental Surgery at City University Ajman?
Bachelor of Dental Surgery at City University Ajman requires completing 200 credit hours to graduate, spread across 82 courses.
How many years is Bachelor of Dental Surgery at City University Ajman?
The study plan for Bachelor of Dental Surgery spans about 8 years (15 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Bachelor of Dental Surgery award?
Bachelor of Dental Surgery at City University Ajman awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 200 credit hours.
Is Bachelor of Dental Surgery offered at other universities?
Yes, Bachelor of Dental Surgery is offered at at least 3 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.