Dentistry and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (BDS) — study plan
- Credit hours
- 179
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 61
- Degree
- bachelor
The Dentistry and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (BDS) study plan at Al-Jouf University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 179 credit hours across 61 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 2 44 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DENT 122 | Community Dentistry (1) | 1 |
| DENT 121 | Scientific Presentation Skills (1) | 1 |
| DENT 115 | Principles of Disease | 6 |
| DENT 114 | Genetics, Growth and Development | 6 |
| DENT 124 | Thinking Skills | 1 |
| DENT 113 | Head and Neck Structure and Function | 5 |
| DENT 123 | Technical Skills | 1 |
| DENT 112 | Cell Structure and Function | 5 |
| DENT 125 | E-Learning for Dental Students | 2 |
| DENT 111 | Dental Education | 2 |
| DENT 132 | Introduction to Computer-Aided Design | 2 |
| ARB 102 | Written Composition | 2 |
| DENT 126 | Basic Skills of Journalism | 1 |
| ISL 101 | Foundations of Islamic Culture | 2 |
| DENT 133 | Conference Organization | 1 |
| ARB 100 | Language Skills | 2 |
| DENT 131 | Dental Skills | 4 |
Year 3 45 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DENT 228 | Leadership Skills | 1 |
| DENT 212 | General Surgery | 2 |
| DENT 227 | Laboratory Technique in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology | 2 |
| DENT 211 | Body Systems in Health and Disease | 11 |
| DENT 225 | Scientific Writing | 1 |
| ISL 106 | Medical Jurisprudence | 2 |
| DENT 226 | Comprehensive Dentistry | 1 |
| DENT 231 | Dental Skills (2) | 5 |
| DENT 224 | Emergency Medicine for Dental Students | 2 |
| DENT 223 | Community Dentistry (3) | 1 |
| DENT 222 | Community Dentistry (2) | 1 |
| ISL 110 | Moderation and Tolerance | 2 |
| DENT 221 | Scientific Presentation Skills (2) | 1 |
| ISL 109 | Women and Their Developmental Role | 2 |
| DENT 214 | Principles of Dental Sciences | 6 |
| DENT 232 | Dental Imaging | 1 |
| DENT 213 | Neuroscience | 4 |
Year 4 49 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 102 | Volunteer Work | 2 |
| DENT 341 | Dental Practice (1) | 5 |
| BUS 101 | Entrepreneurship | 2 |
| DENT 323 | The Dentist-Patient Relationship | 1 |
| DENT 333 | Modern Techniques in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology | 2 |
| DENT 321 | Scientific Presentation Skills (3) | 1 |
| DENT 332 | Principles of Dental Equipment Maintenance | 1 |
| DENT 331 | Dental Skills (3) | 11 |
| DENT 329 | Dental Informatics | 1 |
| DENT 313 | Operative Dentistry (2) | 6 |
| DENT 328 | Dental Technology | 2 |
| DENT 312 | Operative Dentistry (1) | 5 |
| DENT 327 | The Art of Pharmacotherapy in Dentistry | 2 |
| DENT 311 | Introduction to Dental Practice | 2 |
| DENT 326 | Comparative Dentistry | 1 |
| DENT 325 | Health Administration | 1 |
| DENT 324 | Managing Occupational Hazards | 1 |
| CHIN 101 | Introduction to the Chinese Language | 2 |
| DENT 322 | Community Dentistry (4) | 1 |
Year 5 (partial listing as published) 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DENT 442 | Advanced Periodontology Clinics | 2 |
| DENT 413 | Management of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases (1) | 3 |
| DENT 432 | Advanced Methods in Radiology | 2 |
| DENT 412 | Care of Children and Adolescents | 4 |
| DENT 424 | Tissue Engineering in Dentistry | 1 |
| DENT 411 | Surgical Management | 2 |
| DENT 447 | Advanced Dental Implant Clinics | 2 |
| DENT 449 | Advanced Pediatric Dentistry Clinics | 2 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Dentistry and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (BDS)
How many credit hours is Dentistry and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (BDS) at Al-Jouf University?
Dentistry and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (BDS) at Al-Jouf University requires completing 179 credit hours to graduate, spread across 61 courses.
How many years is Dentistry and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (BDS) at Al-Jouf University?
The study plan for Dentistry and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (BDS) spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Dentistry and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (BDS) award?
Dentistry and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (BDS) at Al-Jouf University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 179 credit hours.
Is Dentistry and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (BDS) offered at other universities?
Yes, Dentistry and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (BDS) is offered at at least 6 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.