Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) — study plan

King Faisal University College of Dentistry

Credit hours: 199
Levels: 10
Courses: 69
Degree: bachelor

The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) study plan at King Faisal University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (10 academic levels), requiring 199 credit hours across 69 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Year 2 - Semester 1 23 credits

Code	Course	Credits
3401101	Introduction to Oral Health and the Dental Profession	1
3401103	Biochemistry and Nutrition for Dentists	4
3401104	Gross Anatomy for Dentists	7
3401105	Microscopic Anatomy	4
3401106	Dental Anatomy and Occlusion	5
3401107	Introduction to Patient Care: Basic Clinical Skills	2

Year 2 - Semester 2 23 credits

Code	Course	Credits
3401110	Physiology of Human Organ Systems	5
3401111	Dental Neuroscience	1
3401112	Dental Microbiology and Immunology	4
3401113	Introduction to Patient Care: Basic Patient Examination	2
3401114	Radiological Technique	2
3401115	Foundations of Restorative Dentistry (Cariology & Biomaterials Integrated)	4
3401116	Foundations of Prosthodontic Treatment: RPD (Biomaterials Integrated)	5

Year 3 - Semester 1 22 credits

Code	Course	Credits
3401202	Evidence-Based Practice	1
3401203	Systemic Pathology	5
3401204	Radiological Interpretation	1
3401205	Introduction to Patient Care: Advanced Patient Examination & Clinic Assisting	3
3401206	Gingival and Periodontal Disease	2
3401207	Craniofacial Growth & Development	1
3401208	Ethical and Professional Practice: Doctor-Patient Relationship	1
3401209	Foundations of Restorative Dentistry (Cariology & Biomaterials Integrated)	4
3401210	Foundations of Prosthodontic Treatment: FPD (Biomaterials Integrated)	4

Year 3 - Semester 2 25 credits

Code	Course	Credits
3401211	Pharmacology for Dentists	4
3401212	Pathology of the Head & Neck	4
3401214	Diagnosis and Treatment Planning	2
3401215	Foundations of Prosthodontic Treatment: Complete Dentures (Biomaterials Integrated)	3
3401216	Management of Pain and Anxiety: Local Anesthesia & Nitrous Oxide	1
3401217	Clinical Specialties in Dentistry (Modules)	8
3401213	Introduction to Patient Care: Behavioral Dentistry & Clinic Assisting	3

Year 4 - Semester 1 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
3401109	Dental Public Health: Oral Health Promotion & Risk Assessment	2
3401301	Orthodontic Treatment Planning	1
3401302	Clinical Medicine for Dentists	2
3401303	Dental Implantology	2
3401308	Clinical Periodontics	2
3401309	Clinical Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery	3
3401311	Clinical Restorative Dentistry 1	2
3401312	Clinical Prosthodontics 1 (Removable, Fixed, Complete)	2
3401313	Preventive Dentistry Clinical Rotation	1
3401314	Treatment Planning Case Conference 1	1

Year 4 - Semester 2 21 credits

Code	Course	Credits
3401102	Ethical & Professional Practice: Foundations of Ethical Decision-Making	1
3401108	Professional Development & Practice Management: Career Planning	1
3401201	Dental Public Health: Epidemiology & Biostatistics	1
3401315	Clinical Restorative Dentistry 2	2
3401318	Treatment Planning Case Conference 2	1
3401316	Clinical Prosthodontics 2 (Removable, Fixed, Complete)	2
3401304	Management of Temporomandibular Disorders	1
3401305	Dental Care for Elderly and Vulnerable Patients	2
3401306	General Surgery and ENT	3
3401307	Clinical Pediatric Dentistry	3
3401308-2	Clinical Periodontics (2)	2
3401310	Clinical Endodontics	2

Year 5 - Semester 1 20 credits

Code	Course	Credits
3401401	Clinical Practice of Dentistry (Modules)	3
3401402	Clinical Pharmacology	2
3401406	Esthetic Dentistry Rotation	2
3401407	Pediatric Dentistry Clinical Rotation	2
3401409	Comprehensive Care at Community Clinics	3
3401410	Comprehensive Patient Care Clinic I	8

Year 5 - Semester 2 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
3401403	Oral Medicine and Oral Oncology	2
3401404	Professional Development & Practice Management: Basic Business Skills	2
3401405	Dental Public Health: Oral Health Care Systems	1
3401408	Special Patient Care	2
3401411	Comprehensive Patient Care Clinic II	7

Year 6 - Semester 1 19 credits

Code	Course	Credits
3401501	Advanced Concepts in Oral Health Care (Modules)	3
3401502	Ethical & Professional Practice: Professionalism Issues in Contemporary Dental Practice	1
3401503	Community Oral Health Service Learning Project	2
3401504	Comprehensive Care at Community Clinics (2)	3
3401505	Hospital Dentistry	2
3401506	Comprehensive Patient Care Clinic III	8

Year 6 - Semester 2 9 credits

Code	Course	Credits
3401507	Comprehensive Patient Care Clinic IV	9

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 Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

How many credit hours is Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) at King Faisal University?

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) at King Faisal University requires completing 199 credit hours to graduate, spread across 69 courses.

How many years is Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) at King Faisal University?

The study plan for Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) spans about 5 years (10 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) award?

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) at King Faisal University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 199 credit hours.

Is Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) offered at other universities?

Yes, Bachelor of Dental 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.