Dentistry — study plan
- Credit hours
- 264
- Levels
- 17
- Courses
- 72
- Degree
- bachelor
The Dentistry study plan at Kuwait University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 9 years (17 academic levels), requiring 264 credit hours across 72 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Semester 1 (Year 1) - Phase I 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1488-181 | English 181 | 5 |
| 1440-140 | Chemistry for Health Sciences | 3 |
| 1400-141 | Biophysics | 3 |
| 1410-101 | Introduction to Computers | 1 |
| ELEC-1 | Elective Elective | 3 |
Semester 2 (Year 1) - Phase I 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1488-182 | English 182 | 5 |
| 1420-143 | Biology for Health Sciences | 4 |
| 1410-144 | Biostatistics and Basic Epidemiology | 3 |
| ELEC-2 | Elective Elective | 3 |
Semester 3 (Year 2) - Phase II 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0588-183 | English 183 | 5 |
| 0550-303 | Foundation Block I | 11 |
Semester 4 (Year 2) - Phase II 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0550-304 | Foundation Block II | 11 |
| 0550-306 | Infection & Immunology | 5 |
Semester 5 (Year 3) - Phase II 21 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0570-402 | Blood | 5 |
| 0580-309 | Musculoskeletal System | 8 |
| 0580-308 | Endocrinology System | 8 |
Semester 6 (Year 3) - Phase II 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0580-306 | Cardiovascular System | 8 |
| 0580-307 | Respiratory System | 8 |
Semester 7 (Year 4) - Phase II 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0530-312 | Nervous System | 8 |
| 0580-404 | Renal System | 6 |
| 0500-406 | Elective Elective | 2 |
Semester 8 (Year 4) - Phase II 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0575-311 | Digestive System | 8 |
| 0580-403 | Reproduction & Breast | 6 |
Year 5 Summer Semester - Phase III 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1200-500 | Basic Oral Sciences I | 6 |
Semester 9 (Year 5) - Phase III 21 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1200-503 | Basic Oral Sciences II | 6 |
| 1200-505 | Introduction to Cariology | 4 |
| 1200-506 | Introduction to Periodontology | 3 |
| 1200-507 | Introduction to Clinical Dentistry | 5 |
| 1200-501 | Comprehensive Dental Care Clinic I | 3 |
Semester 10 (Year 5) - Phase III 21 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1220-521 | Pediatric Dentistry I | 2 |
| 1220-522 | Orthodontics I | 2 |
| 1220-526 | Dental Public Health I | 1 |
| 1230-531 | Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology I | 2 |
| 1240-548 | Preclinical Operative Dentistry | 2 |
| 1240-547 | Prosthodontics I (Complete Denture) | 2 |
| 1240-542 | Prosthodontics II (Removable Partial Denture) | 2 |
| 1240-543 | Endodontics I | 2 |
| 1250-551 | Periodontology I | 2 |
| 1250-552 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery I | 1 |
| 1200-502 | Comprehensive Dental Care Clinic II | 3 |
Year 6 Summer Semester - Phase III 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1200-600 | Comprehensive Dental Care Clinic (Summer Course) | 6 |
Semester 11 (Year 6) - Phase III 20 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1220-628 | Pediatric Dentistry II | 1 |
| 1220-629 | Orthodontics II | 2 |
| 1230-634 | Medical Problems in Dentistry | 2 |
| 1240-644 | Advanced Operative Dentistry | 1 |
| 1240-645 | Prosthodontics III (Fixed Partial Denture) | 3 |
| 1240-646 | Endodontics II | 2 |
| 1250-655 | Periodontology II | 2 |
| 1250-656 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery II | 1 |
| 1200-601 | Comprehensive Dental Care Clinic III (includes Community Rotation) | 6 |
Semester 12 (Year 6) - Phase III 24 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1220-621 | Pediatric Dentistry III | 2 |
| 1220-622 | Dental Public Health II | 2 |
| 1220-624 | Orthodontics III | 2 |
| 1240-643 | Clinical Operative and Esthetic Dentistry | 2 |
| 1230-632 | Oral Medicine and Clinical Oral Pathology I | 2 |
| 1240-641 | Prosthodontics IV (Clinical) | 2 |
| 1250-651 | Periodontology III | 2 |
| 1250-652 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery III | 2 |
| 1200-606 | Dental Traumatology | 1 |
| 1200-603 | Comprehensive Dental Care Clinic IV (includes Community Rotation) | 7 |
Year 7 Summer Semester - Phase III 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1200-700 | Comprehensive Dental Care Clinic (Summer Course) | 6 |
Semester 13 (Year 7) - Phase III 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1220-721 | Pediatric Dentistry IV | 1 |
| 1220-722 | Dental Public Health III | 1 |
| 1220-723 | Orthodontics IV | 1 |
| 1230-731 | Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology II | 2 |
| 1230-732 | Oral Medicine & Clinical Oral Pathology II | 1 |
| 1240-741 | Prosthodontics V (Clinical) | 1 |
| 1250-751 | Periodontology IV | 1 |
| 1250-752 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery IV | 1 |
| 1200-701 | Comprehensive Dental Care Clinic V (includes Community Rotation) | 8 |
Semester 14 (Year 7) - Phase III 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1200-705 | Research Project | 2 |
| 1200-706 | Comprehensive Dental Care Clinic VI (includes Community Rotation) | 12 |
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
How many credit hours is Dentistry at Kuwait University?
Dentistry at Kuwait University requires completing 264 credit hours to graduate, spread across 72 courses.
How many years is Dentistry at Kuwait University?
The study plan for Dentistry spans about 9 years (17 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Dentistry award?
Dentistry at Kuwait University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 264 credit hours.
Is Dentistry offered at other universities?
Yes, Dentistry is offered at at least 10 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.