Bachelor of Oral and Dental Surgery (B.D.S) — study plan
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University College of Dentistry
- Credit hours
- 240
- Levels
- 7
- Courses
- 54
- Degree
- bachelor
The Bachelor of Oral and Dental Surgery (B.D.S) study plan at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (7 academic levels), requiring 240 credit hours across 54 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Foundation Year - Level 1 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 105 | Human Biology for Health Specialties | 3 |
| CHEM 104 | General Chemistry for Health Specialties | 3 |
| ENG 131 | Academic English for Health Specialties (1) | 3 |
| HRS 118 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| MATH 162 | Statistics for Health Specialties | 3 |
Foundation Year - Level 2 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BDS 100 | Introduction to Health Professions and Ethics | 2 |
| CPP 100 | Fundamentals of Scientific Research | 3 |
| ENG 132 | Academic English for Health Specialties (2) | 3 |
| MME 110 | Health Profession Skills | 3 |
| PHYS 105 | General Physics for Health Specialties | 3 |
First Year 34 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BDS 131 | Body System Block | 10 |
| BDS 132 | Head & Neck Anatomy & Oral Biology | 6 |
| CDS 111 | Dental Anatomy & Morphology | 4 |
| FOND 111 | Foundation Block | 10 |
| PDS 101 | Introduction to Dentistry | 2 |
| SKLL 101 | Learning Skills | 2 |
Second Year 38 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BDS 201 | Oral Diagnostic Sciences 1 | 8 |
| BDS 231 | General Medicine 1 | 4 |
| CDS 211 | Restorative Dentistry 1 | 6 |
| CDS 231 | Prosthodontics 1 | 6 |
| CDS 241 | Dental Materials | 4 |
| PDS 201 | Evidence Based Dentistry | 2 |
| PDS 241 | Introduction to Preventive Dentistry | 2 |
| SKLL 221 | Medical Professionalism | 6 |
Third Year 39 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BDS 301 | Oral Diagnostic Sciences 2 | 5 |
| BDS 311 | Oral Surgery 1 | 3 |
| BDS 331 | General Medicine 2 | 2 |
| CDS 301 | General Clinics 1 | 5 |
| CDS 311 | Restorative Dentistry 2 | 4 |
| CDS 321 | Endodontics | 4 |
| CDS 331 | Prosthodontics 2 | 4 |
| CMI 301 | Medical Informatics | 2 |
| PDS 301 | Ethics for Health Professions | 3 |
| PDS 321 | Pediatric Dentistry 1 | 4 |
| PDS 341 | Periodontics | 3 |
Fourth Year 33 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PDS 411 | Community Dentistry 1 | 4 |
| PDS 421 | Pediatric Dentistry 2 | 4 |
| PDS 431 | Orthodontics 1 | 2 |
| BDS 411 | Oral Surgery 2 | 3 |
| BDS 421 | Oral Medicine 1 | 2 |
| BDS 431 | General Medicine 3 | 2 |
| CDS 401 | General Clinics 2 | 8 |
| CDS 411 | General Dentistry 1 | 4 |
| CDS 431 | Prosthodontics 3 | 4 |
Fifth Year 34 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BDS 521 | Oral Medicine 2 | 2 |
| BDS 531 | General Medicine 4 | 2 |
| CDS 501 | General Clinics 3 | 10 |
| CDS 511 | General Dentistry 2 | 3 |
| CDS 531 | Prosthodontics 4 | 2 |
| PDS 501 | Research Methods | 3 |
| PDS 502 | Practice Management | 2 |
| PDS 511 | Community Dentistry 2 | 4 |
| PDS 521 | Pediatric Dentistry 3 | 4 |
| PDS 531 | Orthodontics 2 | 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 Oral and Dental Surgery (B.D.S)
How many credit hours is Bachelor of Oral and Dental Surgery (B.D.S) at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University?
Bachelor of Oral and Dental Surgery (B.D.S) at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University requires completing 240 credit hours to graduate, spread across 54 courses.
How many years is Bachelor of Oral and Dental Surgery (B.D.S) at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University?
The study plan for Bachelor of Oral and Dental Surgery (B.D.S) spans about 4 years (7 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Bachelor of Oral and Dental Surgery (B.D.S) award?
Bachelor of Oral and Dental Surgery (B.D.S) at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 240 credit hours.
Is Bachelor of Oral and Dental Surgery (B.D.S) offered at other universities?
Yes, Bachelor of Oral and Dental Surgery (B.D.S) is offered at at least 3 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.