The Dentistry (BDS) study plan at Vision Colleges is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 6 years (12 academic levels), requiring 200 credit hours across 98 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 117 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ISLM101
Islamic Culture
2
ICOM101
Introduction to Computing
3
COMM101
Communication Skills
2
ARAB101
Arabic Language Skills 1
2
BIOS101
Biostatistics
2
ENGL101
English Language 1
6
Level 218 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ENGL105
Medical Terminology
3
CHEM101
Introduction to Chemistry
3
PHYS101
General Physics
3
ARAB102
Arabic Language Skills 2
2
ENGL103
English Language 2
4
BIOL101
Biology
3
Level 317 credits
Code
Course
Credits
BCH261
Biochemistry 1
2
PSL211
General Physiology 1
3
ISLM102
Islam and Construction of Society
2
ISLM103
The Islamic Economic System
2
ARAB103
Arabic Language Skills 3
2
GDC211
Introduction to Dentistry
1
ANAT211
Anatomy, Embryology and Histology
4
DDC251
Oral Biology 1
1
Level 416 credits
Code
Course
Credits
BCH262
Biochemistry 2
2
PSL212
General Physiology 2
2
RDC211
Dental Anatomy and Morphology
2
DDC252
Oral Biology 2
2
MAC211
General Microbiology and Immunology
3
GDC212
Dental Informatics
2
ANAT212
Head and Neck Anatomy
3
Level 515 credits
Code
Course
Credits
GDC311
Introduction to Scientific Research
2
DDC311
Oral Pathology 1
2
PDC311
Preventive Dentistry
1
RDC311
Pre-Clinical Operative Dentistry 1
3
RDC331
Dental Materials Science 1
1
GDC312
Ethics and Professionalism in Dental Practice
1
PHL311
Introduction to Dental Pharmacology 1
2
GDC391
First Aids for Health Professionals
1
PATH332
General Pathology
2
Level 617 credits
Code
Course
Credits
OMC311
Introduction to Local Anesthesia
1
OMC312
Introduction to Exodontia
2
DDC312
Oral Pathology 2
2
RDC332
Dental Material Science 2
2
DDC321
Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology 1
2
DDC331
Oral Diagnosis 1
2
RDC312
Pre-Clinical Operative Dentistry 2
3
MAC311
Introduction to Applied Microbiology
2
GIM311
Introduction to General Internal Medicine
1
Level 719 credits
Code
Course
Credits
DDC431
Oral Diagnosis 2
2
OMC411
Clinical Oral Surgery 1
2
RDC411
Clinical Operative Dentistry 1
2
DDC421
Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology 2
2
RDC421
Pre-Clinical Endodontics 1
2
SDC411
Pre-Clinical Removable Prosthodontics 1
2
SDC421
Pre-Clinical Fixed Prosthodontics 1
3
PDC421
Clinical Periodontology 1
2
ISLM104
Fundamentals of Islamic Political System
2
Level 816 credits
Code
Course
Credits
OMC412
Clinical Oral Surgery 2
2
RDC412
Clinical Operative Dentistry 2
2
PDC422
Clinical Periodontology 2
1
SDC412
Pre-Clinical Removable Prosthodontics 2
2
SDC422
Pre-Clinical Fixed Prosthodontics 2
3
RDC422
Pre-Clinical Endodontics 2
2
ENT411
Ear, Nose, and Throat
1
GSO411
General Surgery
1
GDC411
Evidence Based Dentistry
2
Level 917 credits
Code
Course
Credits
OMC511
Clinical Oral Surgery 3
2
RDC511
Clinical Operative Dentistry 3
2
RDC521
Clinical Endodontics 1
2
PDC531
Pre-Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
2
SDC511
Clinical Removable Prosthodontics 1
2
SDC521
Clinical Fixed Prosthodontics 1
3
PDC521
Clinical Periodontology 3
2
DDC541
Oral Medicine 1
2
Level 1015 credits
Code
Course
Credits
OMC512
Clinical Oral Surgery 4
1
DDC542
Oral Medicine 2
2
RDC512
Clinical Operative Dentistry 4
1
RDC522
Clinical Endodontics 2
1
PDC522
Clinical Periodontology 4
1
PDC532
Clinical Pediatric Dentistry 1
2
SDC512
Clinical Removable Prosthodontics 2
1
PDC541
Orthodontic 1
2
SDC522
Clinical Fixed Prosthodontics 2
1
PHL511
Dental Pharmacology 2
1
GDC511
Geriatric Dentistry
1
GDC512
Special Needs Dentistry
1
Level 1117 credits
Code
Course
Credits
PDC641
Orthodontic 2
1
PDC631
Clinical Pediatric Dentistry 2
1
GDC611
Biostatistics in Dentistry
1
PDC611
Dental Public Health and Community Dentistry 1
2
SDC690
Advanced Prosthodontics & Implantology
1
GDC691
Comprehensive Clinical Dentistry 1
7
GDC612
Dental Practice Management 1
2
GDC613
Applied Research in Dentistry
2
Level 1216 credits
Code
Course
Credits
RDC611
Esthetic Dentistry
2
PDC632
Clinical Pediatric Dentistry 3
1
PDC612
Dental Public Health and Community Dentistry 2
2
GDC614
Dental Practice Management 2
2
GDC699
Comprehensive Clinical Dentistry 2
5
GDC615
Career Plans
2
GDC616
Multidisciplinary Literature Review
2
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering.
Official source
How many credit hours is Dentistry (BDS) at Vision Colleges?
Dentistry (BDS) at Vision Colleges requires completing 200 credit hours to graduate, spread across 98 courses.
How many years is Dentistry (BDS) at Vision Colleges?
The study plan for Dentistry (BDS) spans about 6 years (12 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Dentistry (BDS) award?
Dentistry (BDS) at Vision Colleges awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 200 credit hours.
Is Dentistry (BDS) offered at other universities?
Yes, Dentistry (BDS) is offered at at least 8 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.