Dentistry (Basic and Clinical Oral Sciences) — study plan
- Credit hours
- 178
- Levels
- 6
- Courses
- 61
- Degree
- bachelor
The Dentistry (Basic and Clinical Oral Sciences) study plan at Umm Al-Qura University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 3 years (6 academic levels), requiring 178 credit hours across 61 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 32 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR1101 | Tajweed of The Holy Quran | 2 |
| QR2102 | Memorizing the Holy Quran 1 | 2 |
| IND1101 | Design Thinking | 2 |
| ELIH1101 | English Language (1) | 4 |
| ELIH1102 | English Language (2) | 4 |
| CHM1104 | Chemistry for Dentistry | 4 |
| DEN1102 | General Histology for Dentistry | 2 |
| DEN1201 | Dental Terminology | 2 |
| PHYS1401 | Physics for Dentistry | 2 |
| DEN1103 | Genetics for Dentistry | 2 |
| DEN1104 | Physiology for Dentistry | 4 |
| DEN1202 | Introduction to Dentistry | 2 |
Level 2 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR2103 | Memorizing the Holy Quran 2 | 2 |
| QR3104 | Seal of the Holy Quran | 2 |
| ICC1201 | Values and Ethics | 2 |
| AI2001 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 2 |
| PHD2105 | Pharmacology for Dentistry | 2 |
| DEN2106 | General Pathology for Dentistry | 2 |
| DEN2107 | Introduction to Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology | 3 |
| DEN2108 | Head and Neck Anatomy for Dentistry | 3 |
| BIOM2109 | Immunology and Microbiology for Dentistry | 2 |
| DEN2110 | Dental Anatomy and Oral Histology | 5 |
| DEN2402 | Basic Dental Biomaterials | 2 |
| DEN2203 | Dental Ethics and Professionalism | 3 |
Level 3 28 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS1099 | Professional skills | 2 |
| DEN3112 | Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology | 6 |
| DEN3403 | Applied Dental Biomaterials 1 | 2 |
| DEN3404 | Preclinical Operative Dentistry | 3 |
| DEN3113 | Internal Medicine for Dentistry | 2 |
| DEN3114 | Oral Diagnosis | 3 |
| DEN3301 | Anesthesia and Pain Control in Dentistry | 3 |
| DEN3111 | Oral Biology | 3 |
| DEN3204 | Behavioral Science in Dentistry | 2 |
| DEN3205 | Evidence Based Dentistry | 2 |
Level 4 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ICC4202 | Family in Islam | 2 |
| DEN4115 | Oral Medicine 1 | 3 |
| DEN4405 | Applied Dental Biomaterials 2 | 2 |
| DEN4406 | Preclinical Endodontics | 3 |
| DEN4302 | Preclinical Fixed Prosthodontics | 4 |
| DEN4303 | Preclinical Removable Prosthodontics & Occlusion | 3 |
| DEN4407 | Clinical Operative Dentistry 1 | 4 |
| DEN4116 | Periodontology 1 | 4 |
| DEN4206 | Dental Public Health | 3 |
| DEN4207 | Biostatistics in Dentistry | 2 |
Level 5 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DEN4117 | Oral Medicine 2 | 2 |
| DEN4408 | Clinical Operative Dentistry 2 | 3 |
| DEN4118 | Periodontology 2 | 3 |
| DEN4409 | Clinical Endodontics | 4 |
| DEN4304 | Clinical Fixed Prosthodontics | 4 |
| DEN4305 | Clinical Removable Prosthodontics & Occlusion | 3 |
| DEN4306 | Oral Surgery 1 | 3 |
| DEN4208 | Pediatric Dentistry | 4 |
| DEN4209 | Dental Research Methods | 2 |
| DEN4210 | Dental Practice Management and Informatics | 2 |
Level 6 28 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DEN4410 | Comprehensive Dental Care Clinic | 11 |
| DEN4211 | Comprehensive Care in Pediatric Dentistry | 4 |
| DEN4307 | Geriatric Dentistry | 3 |
| DEN4308 | Oral Surgery 2 | 3 |
| DEN4212 | Orthodontics | 3 |
| DEN4309 | Introduction to Implant Dentistry | 2 |
| DEN4213 | Dental Research Project | 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 Dentistry (Basic and Clinical Oral Sciences)
How many credit hours is Dentistry (Basic and Clinical Oral Sciences) at Umm Al-Qura University?
Dentistry (Basic and Clinical Oral Sciences) at Umm Al-Qura University requires completing 178 credit hours to graduate, spread across 61 courses.
How many years is Dentistry (Basic and Clinical Oral Sciences) at Umm Al-Qura University?
The study plan for Dentistry (Basic and Clinical Oral Sciences) spans about 3 years (6 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Dentistry (Basic and Clinical Oral Sciences) award?
Dentistry (Basic and Clinical Oral Sciences) at Umm Al-Qura University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 178 credit hours.