Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM) — study plan

Qatar University College of Dental Medicine

Credit hours: 190
Levels: 12
Courses: 60
Degree: bachelor

The Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM) study plan at Qatar University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 6 years (12 academic levels), requiring 190 credit hours across 60 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Year 1 - Fall 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MEDI 101	Human Structure and Function I	3
CHEM 101	General Chemistry	3
CHEM 103	Experimental General Chemistry	1
MEDI 102	Health Professions Education	3
ENGL 202	English Post-Foundation I	3
PUBH 151	Biostatistics for Health Sciences	3

Year 1 - Spring 24 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MEDI 103	Human Structure and Function II	3
BIOM 201	Medical Biochemistry	4
ENGL 203	English Post-Foundation II	3
MEDI 104	Molecular Biology and Genetics	2
CORE	Core Curriculum Course Elective	3
CORE	Core Curriculum Course Elective	3
CORE	Core Curriculum Course Elective	3
CORE	Core Curriculum Course Elective	3

Year 2 - Fall 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MEDI 201	Induction to Problem Based Learning	0
MEDI 202	Genes to Community	7
MEDI 203	Body Defence	7

Year 2 - Spring 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
DEMD 221	Dentistry and Diseases 1	7
DEMD 222	Research Methodology and Evidence Based Dentistry 1	1
DEMD 223	Foundations of Dental Practice	7

Year 3 - Fall 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
DEMD 311	Dentistry and Diseases 2	6
DEMD 312	Dental Procedural Skills 1	8
DEMD 313	Child and Adolescent Oral Health 1	1
DEMD 314	Periodontology 1	2

Year 3 - Spring 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
DEMD 321	Dental Procedural Skills 2	7
DEMD 322	Oral and Craniofacial Structure and Function	7
DEMD 323	Primary Care and Community Dentistry 1	2
DEMD 324	Research Methodology and Evidence Based Dentistry 2	1

Year 4 - Fall 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
DEMD 411	Oral Surgery	4
DEMD 412	Dental Procedural Skills 3	4
DEMD 413	Clinical Dentistry 1	4
DEMD 414	Child and Adolescent Oral Health 2	2
DEMD 415	Research Project 1	1

Year 4 - Spring 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
DEMD 421	Oral Medicine and Periodontal Diseases	2
DEMD 422	Child and Adolescent Oral Health 3	2
DEMD 423	Clinical Dentistry 2	4
DEMD 424	Primary Care and Community Dentistry 2	1
DEMD 425	Dental Procedural Skills 4	6
DEMD 426	Research Project 2	1

Year 5 - Fall 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
DEMD 511	Clinical Decision Making 1	1
DEMD 512	Advanced Periodontology and Oral Surgery	4
DEMD 513	Child and Adolescent Oral Health 4	2
DEMD 514	Research Project 3	1
DEMD 515	Clinical Dentistry 3	7

Year 5 - Spring 13 credits

Code	Course	Credits
DEMD 521	Clinical Decision Making 2	1
DEMD 522	Clinical Dentistry 4	6
DEMD 523	Research Project 4	1
DEMD 524	Special Needs Dentistry	2
DEMD 525	Primary Care and Community Dentistry 3	1
ELEC	Elective Elective	2

Year 6 - Fall 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
DEMD 611	Practice Management 1	2
DEMD 612	Secondary Care Dentistry 1	2
DEMD 613	Primary Care and Community Dentistry 4	3
DEMD 614	Clinical Dentistry 5	6
ELEC	Elective Elective	1

Year 6 - Spring 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
DEMD 621	Practice Management 2	2
DEMD 622	Secondary Care Dentistry 2	3
DEMD 623	Primary Care and Community Dentistry 5	2
DEMD 624	Clinic Dentistry 6	6
ELEC	Elective Elective	1

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 Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM)

How many credit hours is Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM) at Qatar University?

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM) at Qatar University requires completing 190 credit hours to graduate, spread across 60 courses.

How many years is Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM) at Qatar University?

The study plan for Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM) spans about 6 years (12 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM) award?

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM) at Qatar University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 190 credit hours.