Dental Surgery — study plan
Taibah University College of Dentistry in Al Madinah Al Munawwarah
- Credit hours
- 196
- Levels
- 6
- Courses
- 67
- Degree
- bachelor
The Dental Surgery study plan at Taibah University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 3 years (6 academic levels), requiring 196 credit hours across 67 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Foundation Year 24 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | English Language Skills I | 4 |
| ENG 102 | English Language Skills II | 4 |
| GS 104 | Islamic Studies: Islamic Values and Ethics | 2 |
| GS 101 | Islamic Studies: Belief and Worship | 2 |
| MATH 101 | Introduction to Mathematics | 3 |
| PHYS 101 | Introduction to Physics | 3 |
| CHEM 101 | Introduction to Chemistry | 3 |
| BIOL 101 | Introduction to Biology | 3 |
Year 2 (Basic Sciences) 34 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANAT 230 | Anatomy & Embryology | 6 |
| PHSL 210 | Physiology | 5 |
| CBCH 210 | Biochemistry | 4 |
| OMDS 210 | Dental Anatomy | 4 |
| RDS 210 | Dental Biomaterials | 4 |
| ANAT 211 | General Histology | 2 |
| GS 111 | Arabic Language Skills I | 2 |
| GS 112 | Arabic Language Skills II | 2 |
| PDS 211 | Introduction to Dental Profession & Behavioral Sciences | 1 |
| FE 1 | Free Elective Course I | 2 |
| FE 2 | Free Elective Course II | 2 |
Year 3 (Preclinical Sciences) 37 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RDS 330 | Preclinical Operative Dentistry | 6 |
| OMDS 310 | Oral Biology & Histology | 5 |
| PATH 310 | General Pathology | 3 |
| SDS 310 | Preclinical Removable Prosthodontics | 4 |
| PHT 350 | Pharmacology | 2 |
| MMIC 311 | Microbiology & Immunology | 2 |
| OMDS 322 | Local Anesthesia & Pain Control | 2 |
| SDS 331 | Preclinical Occlusion & TMJ Disorders | 2 |
| OMDS 372 | Dental Cariology | 2 |
| OMDS 352 | Oral Diagnosis | 2 |
| PDS 312 | Dental Epidemiology | 1 |
| PDS 311 | Ethics of Dental Practice | 1 |
| SURG 312 | General Surgery | 1 |
| GSE 1 | University Elective Course I | 2 |
| GSE 2 | University Elective Course II | 2 |
Year 4 (Clinical Fundamentals) 38 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SDS 420 | Fixed Prosthodontics I | 5 |
| OMDS 430 | Oral Pathology | 5 |
| OMDS 440 | Oral Radiology | 4 |
| PDS 420 | Periodontology I | 4 |
| RDS 420 | Preclinical Endodontics | 4 |
| SDS 410 | Removable Prosthodontics I | 4 |
| RDS 430 | Operative Dentistry I | 4 |
| OMDS 420 | Oral Surgery & Exodontia | 4 |
| MEDI 411 | General Medicine & Dermatology | 1 |
| ORLY 412 | Ear, Nose & Throat | 1 |
| GSE 3 | University Elective Course III | 2 |
Year 5 (Advanced Clinical) 32 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RDS 550 | Comprehensive Clinical Dentistry I | 8 |
| PDS 540 | Pediatric Dentistry I | 4 |
| OMDS 560 | Oral Medicine | 4 |
| PDS 552 | Preclinical Orthodontics | 3 |
| PDS 520 | Periodontology II | 2 |
| OMDS 520 | Maxillofacial Surgery | 2 |
| SDS 520 | Fixed Prosthodontics II | 2 |
| RDS 521 | Clinical Endodontics | 2 |
| SDS 511 | Removable Prosthodontics II | 1 |
| RDS 531 | Operative Dentistry II | 1 |
| PDS 511 | Preventive Dentistry | 1 |
| PDS 1 | Program Elective Course I | 2 |
Year 6 (Final Clinical & Capstone) 31 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SDS 660 | Comprehensive Clinical Dentistry II | 8 |
| PDS 630 | Research Project | 4 |
| PDS 640 | Clinical Pedodontics | 4 |
| PDS 610 | Community Dentistry | 4 |
| PDS 650 | Clinical Orthodontics | 4 |
| SDS 640 | Dental Implantology | 2 |
| SDS 651 | Geriatric Dentistry | 1 |
| PDS 612 | Quality in Dental Practice & Patient Safety | 1 |
| PDS 611 | Dental Practice Management | 1 |
| PDS 2 | Program Elective Course II | 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 Dental Surgery
How many credit hours is Dental Surgery at Taibah University?
Dental Surgery at Taibah University requires completing 196 credit hours to graduate, spread across 67 courses.
How many years is Dental Surgery at Taibah University?
The study plan for Dental Surgery spans about 3 years (6 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Dental Surgery award?
Dental Surgery at Taibah University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 196 credit hours.
Is Dental Surgery offered at other universities?
Yes, Dental Surgery is offered at at least 4 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.