The Dentistry and Oral Surgery (BDS) study plan at Taif University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 7 years (13 academic levels), requiring 204 credit hours across 102 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 118 credits
Code
Course
Credits
35001712-4
Medical Biology 1
4
35001713-3
Medical Chemistry 1
3
35001714-3
Medical Statistics
3
990211-2
Arabic Language Skills
2
990311-2
University Study Skills
2
999805-2
Intensive English for Academic Purpose 1
2
2004111-2
Fundamentals of Islamic Culture
2
Level 217 credits
Code
Course
Credits
35001745-4
Medical Biology 2
4
35001736-3
Medical Physics
3
35001747-4
Medical Chemistry 2
4
999806-2
Intensive English for Academic Purpose 2
2
999807-2
English Language for Specific Purposes (Medical Terminology)
2
2004112-2
Islamic Culture (Moral & Values)
2
Level 320 credits
Code
Course
Credits
35002420-3
Dental Anatomy
3
35002600-1
Health Informatics
1
35002700-4
Cell Structure and Function
4
35002701-4
Structure and Pathology of Tissue
4
35002702-5
Head and Neck (Structure & Function)
5
35002941-1
Integrated Learning Activities (ILA) 1
1
105115-2
History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
2
Level 417 credits
Code
Course
Credits
35002130-2
Oral Radiology
2
35002560-1
General & Oral Epidemiology
1
35002601-1
Infection Control
1
35002703-2
Infection and Host Response
2
35002802-4
Growth & Development of Oral Tissues
4
35002803-3
Fundamentals of Cariology and Dental Materials
3
35002910-2
Introduction to Dental Practice
2
35002920-1
Presentation Skills 1
1
35002942-1
Integrated Learning Activities (ILA) 2
1
Level 521 credits
Code
Course
Credits
35003202-3
Operative (Novice I)
3
35003441-1
Pathophysiology of Periodontitis
1
35003442-2
Periodontics (Novice)
2
35003473-3
Diagnostic Sciences (Novice)
3
35003704-3
Neuroscience
3
35003705-3
Cardiopulmonary & Hematology
3
35003707-2
GIT, Endocrine and Metabolism
2
35003912-1
Professional Dental Practice 1
1
35003943-1
Integrated Learning Activities (ILA) 3
1
2004313-2
Islamic Culture 3
2
Level 620 credits
Code
Course
Credits
35003100-2
Oral Surgery (Novice)
2
35003203-2
Operative (Novice II)
2
35003471-3
Oral Medicine
3
35003706-2
General Surgery
2
35003708-1
Genito-urinary System
1
35003709-2
Skin and Mucous Membrane
2
35003710-1
Musculoskeletal
1
35003711-1
Drug & Receptors
1
35003921-1
Presentation Skills 2
1
35003930-2
Dental Clinical Practice 1
2
35003944-1
Integrated Learning Activities (ILA) 4
1
2004414-2
Islamic Culture 4
2
Level 714 credits
Code
Course
Credits
35004250-2
Endodontics (Novice 1)
2
35004302-2
Fixed Prosthodontics (Novice 1)
2
35004350-2
Removable Prosthodontics (Novice) 1
2
35004561-1
Oral Health Promotion
1
35004602-1
Introduction to Research
1
35004913-2
Professional Dental Practice 2
2
35004931-3
Dental Clinical Practice 2
3
35004945-1
Integrated Learning Activities (ILA) 5
1
Level 817 credits
Code
Course
Credits
35004251-2
Endodontics (Novice 2)
2
35004303-2
Fixed Prosthodontics (Novice 2)
2
35004351-4
Dental Technology
4
35004352-1
Occlusion and TMJ
1
35004354-1
Removable Prosthodontics (Novice 2)
1
35004603-1
Research Methodology
1
35004922-1
Presentation Skills 3
1
35004932-4
Dental Clinical Practice 3
4
35004946-1
Integrated Learning Activities (ILA) 6
1
Level 917 credits
Code
Course
Credits
35005500-2
Orthodontics (Novice)
2
35005530-2
Pedodontics (Novice)
2
35005590-3
Child and Adolescent Care
3
35005604-2
Biostatistics
2
35005914-2
Professional Dental Practice 3
2
35005933-5
Dental Clinical Practice 4
5
35005947-1
Integrated Learning Activities (ILA) 7
1
Level 1016 credits
Code
Course
Credits
35005190-4
Management of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases
4
35005562-2
Applied Community
2
35005605-1
Scientific Writing
1
35005804-2
Dental Implantology (Novice)
2
35005934-6
Dental Clinical Practice 5
6
35005948-1
Integrated Learning Activities (ILA) 8
1
Level 1110 credits
Code
Course
Credits
35006302-1
Advanced Prosthodontics
1
35006563-1
Out-reach Program/Activities
1
35006805-1
Geriatric and Special Needs
1
35006915-1
Professional Dental Practice 4
1
35006935-2
Dental Clinical Practice 6
2
35006936-4
Total Patient Care 1
4
Level 129 credits
Code
Course
Credits
35006501-1
Advanced Orthodontics
1
35006531-2
Comprehensive Pedodontic Care
2
35006606-1
Innovative Dentistry
1
35006607-1
Practice Management
1
35006937-4
Total Patient Care 2
4
Electives20 credits
Code
Course
Credits
35006000-2
Diagnostic Sciences (Expert)
Elective
2
35006001-2
Periodontics (Expert)
Elective
2
35006002-2
Operative (Expert)
Elective
2
35006003-2
Endodontics (Expert)
Elective
2
35006004-2
Oral Surgery (Expert)
Elective
2
35006005-2
Fixed Prosthodontics (Expert)
Elective
2
35006006-2
Removable Prosthodontics (Expert)
Elective
2
35006007-2
Special Needs
Elective
2
35006008-2
Pedodontics (Expert)
Elective
2
35006009-2
Orthodontics (Competent)
Elective
2
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering.
Official source
Frequently asked questions about Dentistry and Oral Surgery (BDS)
How many credit hours is Dentistry and Oral Surgery (BDS) at Taif University?
Dentistry and Oral Surgery (BDS) at Taif University requires completing 204 credit hours to graduate, spread across 102 courses.
How many years is Dentistry and Oral Surgery (BDS) at Taif University?
The study plan for Dentistry and Oral Surgery (BDS) spans about 7 years (13 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Dentistry and Oral Surgery (BDS) award?
Dentistry and Oral Surgery (BDS) at Taif University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 204 credit hours.
Is Dentistry and Oral Surgery (BDS) offered at other universities?
Yes, Dentistry and Oral Surgery (BDS) is offered at at least 7 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.