The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) study plan at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 6 years (12 academic levels), requiring 201 credit hours across 84 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
First Year — Semester One15 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ENGL 101
General English Language 1
4
BIOL 105
Biology 1
3
PHYS 106
Physics
3
COMP 107
Computer Skills
3
ISLM 181
Creed and Family in Islam
2
First Year — Semester Two16 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ENGL 102
General English Language 2
3
ENGL 103
English for Academic and Specific Purpose
3
BIOL 108
Biology 2
3
CHEM 109
Chemistry
3
LRSK 104
Learning and Communication Skills
2
ARAB 182
Arabic Language Skills
2
Second Year — Semester One21 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ISLM 282
Islamic Ethics and Values
2
ANAT 211
Human Anatomy
6
BIOCH 212
Biochemistry
4
HISTO 201
General Histology
3
BMAT 203
Dental Biomaterials Science 1
2
MORPH 204
Dental Morphology
4
Second Year — Semester Two23 credits
Code
Course
Credits
HIST 281
History and Civilization of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
2
PHYL 214
General Physiology
4
MICRO 202
Microbiology and Immunology
3
PATH 205
General Pathology
3
BMAT 209
Dental Biomaterials Science 2
2
OBIOL 206
Oral Biology 1
3
CARIO 207
Cariology 1
2
RESTO 210
Preclinical Restorative Dentistry 1
3
EBD 208
Introduction to Dental Literature
1
Third Year — Semester One20 credits
Code
Course
Credits
OBIOL 301
Oral Biology 2
2
CARIO 303
Cariology 2
2
RESTO 305
Preclinical Restorative Dentistry 2
3
RMVB 306
Preclinical Removable Prosthodontics 1
4
FIXD 307
Preclinical Fixed Prosthodontics 1
2
OSURG 302
Pain Control and Local Anesthesia
2
DPH 304
Professionalism
2
ODIAG 202
Dental Data Collection
1
BUS 381
Entrepreneurship
2
Third Year — Semester Two18 credits
Code
Course
Credits
PHARM 308
Dental Pharmacology
2
OPATH 309
Oral Pathology I
3
ORAD 310
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology 1
2
ODIAG 311
Oral Diagnosis
2
RESTO 313
Clinical Restorative Dentistry 1
2
RMVB 314
Preclinical Removable Prosthodontics 2
2
FIXD 315
Preclinical Fixed Prosthodontics 2
3
PERIO 312
Clinical Periodontics 1
2
Fourth Year — Semester One18 credits
Code
Course
Credits
OPATH 401
Oral Pathology 2
3
ORAD 402
Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology II
2
RESTO 404
Clinical Restorative Dentistry 2
2
RMVB 406
Clinical Removable Prosthodontics 1
3
FIXD 407
Clinical Fixed Prosthodontics 1
2
PERIO 403
Clinical Periodontics 2
2
ENDO 405
Preclinical Endodontics
4
Fourth Year — Semester Two16 credits
Code
Course
Credits
RESTO 414
Restorative Dentistry Clinic
1
RMVB 416
Clinical Removable Prosthodontics 2
3
FIXD 415
Clinical Fixed Prosthodontics 2
2
PERIO 411
Clinical Periodontics 3
2
ENDO 413
Clinical Endodontics
2
ODIAG 408
Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
2
OSURG 409
Clinical Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
2
DPH 412
Oral Epidemiology and Biostatistics
1
EBD 410
Evidence Based Dentistry 1
1
Fifth Year — Semester One16 credits
Code
Course
Credits
RESTO 508
Topics in Restorative Dentistry
1
RMVB 509
Topics in Maxillo-facial and Advanced Removable Prosthodontics 1
1
FIXD 507
Topics in Fixed Prosthodontics
1
CCD 506
Comprehensive Care Clinic TX Planning Seminar
1
OSURG 502
Topics in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1
1
PEDO 505
Preclinical Pediatric Dentistry
3
OMED 501
Oral Medicine 1
2
CCD 503
Comprehensive Care Dentistry Clinic 1
5
EBD 504
Evidence Based Dentistry 2
1
Fifth Year — Semester Two13 credits
Code
Course
Credits
RMVB 515
Topics in Maxillo-facial and Advanced Removable Prosthodontics 2
1
OSURG 510
Topics in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2
1
PEDO 514
Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
4
OMED 512
Oral Medicine 2
2
CCD 513
Comprehensive Care Dentistry Clinic 2
4
PHARM 511
Clinical Dental Pharmacology
1
Sixth Year — Semester One12 credits
Code
Course
Credits
CCD 601
Comprehensive Care Dentistry Clinic 3
4
CCD 603
Contemporary Topics in Dentistry
1
RESCH 604
Research Project
2
ORTHD 605
Preclinical Orthodontics
3
PEDO 606
Comprehensive Pediatric Dentistry
2
Sixth Year — Semester Two12 credits
Code
Course
Credits
CCD 607
Comprehensive Care Dentistry Clinic 4
4
CCD 608
CCD Case Presentations
1
COMM 610
Service Learning & Interprofessional Engagement
3
ORTHD 611
Clinical Orthodontics
3
DPH 609
Practice Management
1
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering.
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Frequently asked questions about Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
How many credit hours is Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University?
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University requires completing 201 credit hours to graduate, spread across 84 courses.
How many years is Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University?
The study plan for Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) spans about 6 years (12 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) award?
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 201 credit hours.
Is Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) offered at other universities?
Yes, Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) 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.