Bachelor of Dental Hygiene — study plan
- Credit hours
- 125
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 46
- Degree
- bachelor
The Bachelor of Dental Hygiene study plan at King Saud University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 125 credit hours across 46 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CT 140 | IT Skills | 3 |
| MATH 140 | Introduction to Mathematics | 2 |
| MC 140 | Communication Skills | 2 |
| ENGL 140 | English 1 | 8 |
Level 2 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| STAT 145 | Biostatistics | 2 |
| ZOOL 145 | Biology | 3 |
| PHYS 145 | General Physics | 3 |
| CHEM 145 | Organic Chemistry for Health Sciences | 2 |
| ENGL 145 | English for Medical Purposes | 8 |
Level 3 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CLS 212 | Medical Microbiology | 4 |
| DEH 213 | Oral Biology | 2 |
| DEH 214 | Dental Anatomy | 4 |
| CLS 224 | Basic Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| DEH 241 | Introduction to Dental Hygiene | 2 |
Level 4 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DEH 215 | Oral Pathology | 3 |
| DEH 242 | Pre-clinical Dental Hygiene | 2 |
| CHS 243 | Basics of Emergency Care | 2 |
| DEH 252 | Emergencies in Dental Practice | 3 |
| CHS 261 | Principles of Nutrition | 2 |
| DEH 321 | Dental Materials 2 | 2 |
| DEH 343 | Preventive Dentistry 1 | 2 |
| DEH 345 | Pharmacology | 2 |
Level 5 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DEH 216 | Oral Medicine | 1 |
| BMT 227 | Introduction to Computer Systems | 2 |
| DEH 344 | Preventive Dentistry 2 | 2 |
| DEH 346 | Clinical Dental Hygiene 1 | 4 |
| DEH 348 | Dental Health Education | 2 |
| DEH 361 | Dental Radiography | 3 |
| DEH 462 | Dental Laboratory Procedures | 2 |
Level 6 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB 103 | Expository Writing | 2 |
| CHS 231 | Infectious Diseases | 2 |
| DEH 347 | Clinical Dental Hygiene 2 | 4 |
| DEH 445 | Oral Hygiene and Community | 4 |
| DEH 454 | Dental Assisting | 3 |
Level 7 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IC 106 | Medical Jurisprudence | 2 |
| DEH 442 | Clinical Dental Hygiene 3 | 3 |
| DEH 461 | Advanced Radiographic Procedures | 2 |
| DEH 471 | Oral Hygiene and Removable Prosthodontics | 2 |
| DEH 474 | Oral Hygiene and Community Dentistry | 2 |
| CHS 487 | Health Education in Health Services | 3 |
Level 8 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 2 |
| DEH 351 | Management of Dental Practice | 2 |
| DEH 453 | Clinical Practice 3 | 4 |
| DEH 472 | Oral Hygiene and Young Patients | 2 |
| DEH 473 | Oral Health and Hospital In-Patients | 2 |
| DEH 491 | Seminar | 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 Bachelor of Dental Hygiene
How many credit hours is Bachelor of Dental Hygiene at King Saud University?
Bachelor of Dental Hygiene at King Saud University requires completing 125 credit hours to graduate, spread across 46 courses.
How many years is Bachelor of Dental Hygiene at King Saud University?
The study plan for Bachelor of Dental Hygiene spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Bachelor of Dental Hygiene award?
Bachelor of Dental Hygiene at King Saud University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 125 credit hours.