Oral and Dental Health (Dental Hygiene) — study plan

Qassim University College of Applied Medical Sciences

Credit hours: 148
Levels: 8
Courses: 50
Degree: bachelor

The Oral and Dental Health (Dental Hygiene) study plan at Qassim University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 148 credit hours across 50 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Level 1 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CSC105	Computer Skills	4
PSYCH101	Thinking Skills and Learning Styles	2
STAT100	Statistics	2
PHYS110	Physics (1)	2
ENG 0011	Preparatory English (1)	8

Level 2 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
PHS115	Medical Ethics	2
MDL111	Introduction to Biochemistry	3
ESP101	English for Health Practitioners	2
BHS111	Human Biology	4
MEDU111	Communication Skills and Health Professional Education	2
ENG 0012	Preparatory English (2)	5

Level 3 19 credits

Code	Course	Credits
IC 101	Introduction to Islamic Culture	2
MDL 219	Fundamentals of Microbiology	3
ANAT216	Fundamentals of Anatomy	3
PHSL216	Fundamentals of Physiology	3
DHYG217	Oral Anatomy	3
DHYG226	Community Dental Health (1)	2
DENT237	Foundations of Dental Practice	3

Level 4 20 credits

Code	Course	Credits
IC 102	Islam and Community Building	2
NURS219	Emergency and First Aid	2
PATH217	General Pathology	2
ANAT217	Head and Neck Anatomy	3
DHYG219	Pathophysiology of Periapical Tissues	2
DHYG227	Community Dental Health (2)	2
DHYG231	Introduction to Oral Health Practice	3
DHYG251	Preventive Dental Treatment	2
DHYG213	Oral Structure and Function	2

Level 5 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARAB101	Language Skills	2
DHYG336	Pediatrics and Applied Nutrition for Oral Health	2
DHYG331	Oral Health Practice (Beginner)	7
DHYG318	Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Radiology	3
DHYG327	Community Dental Health (3)	2

Level 6 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
IC 103	Economic System in Islam	2
PHG 351	Fundamentals of Pharmacology	2
DHYG333	Oral Health Practice (Intermediate)	6
DHYG329	Community Dental Health (4)	1
DHYG332	Pain Control, Anxiety and Local Anesthesia	2
HAS 212	Health Care System	3

Level 7 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
IC 104	Foundations of the Political System in Islam	2
HSCI432	Research Methods	2
DHYG412	Advanced Periapical Histology	1
DHYG421	Community Dental Health (5)	2
DHYG431	Oral Health and Dental Hygiene Practice (Master)	5
DHYG462	Advanced Oral and Dental Health	2

Level 8 13 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARAB103	Arab Liberation	2
DENT451	Dental Materials	2
DHYG422	Community Dental Health (6)	2
DHYG432	Oral Health Practice (Expert)	5
DHYG441	Basic Oral Health Practices	1
DHYG461	Oral Health Project (Capstone)	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 Oral and Dental Health (Dental Hygiene)

How many credit hours is Oral and Dental Health (Dental Hygiene) at Qassim University?

Oral and Dental Health (Dental Hygiene) at Qassim University requires completing 148 credit hours to graduate, spread across 50 courses.

How many years is Oral and Dental Health (Dental Hygiene) at Qassim University?

The study plan for Oral and Dental Health (Dental Hygiene) spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Oral and Dental Health (Dental Hygiene) award?

Oral and Dental Health (Dental Hygiene) at Qassim University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 148 credit hours.