The Bachelor of Oral and Dental Medicine and Surgery (BDS) study plan at Jazan University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 6 years (12 academic levels), requiring 188 credit hours across 64 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 112 credits
Code
Course
Credits
SLM 101
Islamic Culture I
2
ARAB 102
Arabic Writing
2
ENG 181
English Language for Health Specialties 1
4
ENG 181
English Language for Health Specialties 2
4
Level 215 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ENG 183
English Language for Health Specialties
3
PYS 105
Physics for Health Specialties
4
CHEM 105
Chemistry for Health Specialties
4
BIO 105
Biology for Health Specialties
4
Level 316 credits
Code
Course
Credits
OPT 222
Dental Anatomy & Occlusion (Annual)
4
PHYSIO 212
Human Physiology I
2
HLT 201
Biochemistry I
2
ANAT 220
Introduction to Human Anatomy
3
SLM 102
Islamic Culture II
2
DEN 261
Introduction to Dentistry
1
MED 252
General Histology and Embryology
2
Level 415 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MED 255
Human Physiology II
3
MED 251
Biochemistry II
2
PHCL 243
Introduction to Ethics in the Health Profession
2
DIG 211
Oral Biology
3
MED 254
Head & Neck anatomy
3
PRO 221
Basic Dental Biomaterial
2
Level 529 credits
Code
Course
Credits
DIG 311
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (Annual)
4
OPT 321
Preclinical Operative Dentistry (Annual)
6
PRO 341
Preclinical Removable Prosthodontics (Annual)
4
MED 353
Pharmacology (Annual)
4
DIG 313
Oral diagnosis
2
MED 351
General Pathology
3
PRO 322
Advanced Biomaterials
2
MED 352
Oral Microbiology & Immunology
3
DPH 331
Dental Public health
1
Level 67 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MED 354
General Medicine
2
DIG 314
Oral Pathology I
2
SUR 312
Anesthesia & Exodontia
2
DEN 361
Dental Informatics
1
Level 730 credits
Code
Course
Credits
SUR 413
Clinical Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Annual)
4
OPT 421
Clinical Operative Dentistry (Annual)
3
RCT 422
Preclinical Endodontics (Annual)
4
PRO 442
Clinical Removable Prosthodontics (Annual)
4
PER 431
Periodontics and Prevention (Annual)
4
PRO 441
Preclinical Fixed Prosthodontics (Annual)
6
DIG 414
Oral Pathology II
2
MED 452
General Surgery
1
STA 222
Fundamentals of Biostatistics
2
Level 85 credits
Code
Course
Credits
DIG 412
Clinical Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
2
PED 432
Preclinical Pediatric Dentistry
1
DIG 411
Oral Medicine I
2
Level 931 credits
Code
Course
Credits
SUR 512
Advanced Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (Annual)
3
OPT 521
Advanced Operative Dentistry (Annual)
3
RCT 522
Clinical Endodontics
5
PER 531
Advanced Periodontal Therapy (Annual)
4
PED 532
Clinical Pediatric Dentistry I (Annual)
4
ORT 533
Preclinical Orthodontics (Annual)
4
PRO 541
Clinical Fixed Prosthodontics (Annual)
4
DIG 511
Oral Medicine & Orofacial Pain (Annual)
4
Level 103 credits
Code
Course
Credits
DPH 535
Evidence Based Dentistry
1
PRO 542
Advanced Prosthodontics (Module)
2
Level 1121 credits
Code
Course
Credits
DPH 631
Community Outreach Program (Annual)
4
DEN 661
Comprehensive Care Clinics (Annual)
10
PED 632
Advanced Pediatric Dentistry (Annual)
3
DEN 663
Dental Economics and Practice Management
2
ORT 633
Clinical Orthodontics
2
Level 124 credits
Code
Course
Credits
DEN 662
Dental Implantology
2
DEN 634
Special Care Dentistry and Conscious Sedation
1
DEN 665
Advanced Dental Practice
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 Oral and Dental Medicine and Surgery (BDS)
How many credit hours is Bachelor of Oral and Dental Medicine and Surgery (BDS) at Jazan University?
Bachelor of Oral and Dental Medicine and Surgery (BDS) at Jazan University requires completing 188 credit hours to graduate, spread across 64 courses.
How many years is Bachelor of Oral and Dental Medicine and Surgery (BDS) at Jazan University?
The study plan for Bachelor of Oral and Dental Medicine and Surgery (BDS) spans about 6 years (12 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Bachelor of Oral and Dental Medicine and Surgery (BDS) award?
Bachelor of Oral and Dental Medicine and Surgery (BDS) at Jazan University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 188 credit hours.
Is Bachelor of Oral and Dental Medicine and Surgery (BDS) offered at other universities?
Yes, Bachelor of Oral and Dental Medicine and Surgery (BDS) is offered at at least 7 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.