Master of Science in Dental Public Health — study plan

King Faisal University College of Dentistry

Credit hours: 42
Levels: 8
Courses: 35
Degree: master

The Master of Science in Dental Public Health study plan at King Faisal University is an accredited master programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 42 credit hours across 35 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Level 1 5 credits

Code	Course	Credits
3402101	Principles & Philosophy of Dental Public Health	1
3402103	Global Oral Health	1
3402104	Applied Basic Dental Sciences-I: Dentition and Periodontium	1
3402105	Applied Basic Dental Sciences-II: Oral Soft and Hard Tissues	1
3402106	Clinical Specialties Rotation-1	1

Level 2 5 credits

Code	Course	Credits
3400101	Ethics and Behavioral Science	1
3402102	Epidemiology	1
3402107	Applied Basic Dental Sciences-III: Masticatory and Neurovascular Systems	1
3402108	Applied Basic Dental Sciences-IV: Salivary Glands and Immunology	1
3402109	Clinical Specialties Rotation-2	1

Level 3 4 credits

Code	Course	Credits
3402110	Community Oral Health Services-1	1
3400102	Research Methods	1
3400103	Biostatistics-I	1
3400104	Research Project-I	1

Level 4 5 credits

Code	Course	Credits
3402201	Oral Epidemiology	1
3402202	Oral Medicine / Oral Cancer	1
3402203	Oral Health Planning & Economics	1
3402204	Pedodontics and Cariology	1
3402205	Clinical Specialties Rotation-3	1

Level 5 5 credits

Code	Course	Credits
3402206	Community Oral Health Services-2	1
3400201	Biostatistics-II	1
3400202	Evidence Based Dentistry	1
3402207	Primary Health Care	1
3402208	Preventive Dentistry	1

Level 6 5 credits

Code	Course	Credits
3402209	Oral Health Care System	1
3402210	Forensic Dentistry	1
3402211	Community Oral Health Services-3	1
3400203	Geriatric / Special Care Dentistry	1
3400204	Nutrition and Oral Health	1

Level 7 7 credits

Code	Course	Credits
3402301	Oral Health Promotion	2
3402302	Oral Health Studies (Epidemiological/Clinical Trials) and Data Collection	2
3400301	Administrative and Management Skills in Oral Healthcare Services	1
3400302	Quality Assurance in Oral Health Services	1
3402303	Educational Methods	1

Levels 8-9 6 credits

Code	Course	Credits
3402304	Research Project-II: Data Analysis, Dissertation Writing and Defense	6

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 Master of Science in Dental Public Health

How many credit hours is Master of Science in Dental Public Health at King Faisal University?

Master of Science in Dental Public Health at King Faisal University requires completing 42 credit hours to graduate, spread across 35 courses.

How many years is Master of Science in Dental Public Health at King Faisal University?

The study plan for Master of Science in Dental Public Health spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Master of Science in Dental Public Health award?

Master of Science in Dental Public Health at King Faisal University awards a Master's degree after completing 42 credit hours.