Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Dental Surgery Programme

The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme is a four-year full-time undergraduate programme offered by the Faculty of Dentistry. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates to independently practise general dentistry competently and instil a commitment to lifelong learning.

About the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Programme

The programme is spread across the pre-clinical (BDS1 and 2) and clinical (BDS3 and 4) phases. During the pre-clinical phase, undergraduates gain knowledge across a broad range of Applied Sciences and Dental Sciences. All first and second-year undergraduates will also engage in interprofessional learning through the Common Curriculum for Health Professional Education. This is complemented by extensive hands-on simulation and laboratory-based training to prepare them for the clinical management of patients in the latter half of the programme.

Curriculum Overview

The curriculum includes:

• Lectures, Tutorials, Seminars, Laboratory Sessions, Simulation Training, Problem-Based Learning
• Comprehensive Clinics, Lectures, Tutorials, Seminars, Research, Problem-Based Learning
• Common Curriculum for Healthcare Professional Education
• Basic Sciences:
  • Anatomy
  • Biochemistry
  • Physiology
• Dental Sciences:
  • Microbiology
  • Pathology
  • Pharmacology
  • Dental Public Health
  • Endodontics
  • Operative Dentistry
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Medicine, Pathology & Radiology
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Orthodontics
  • Paediatric Dentistry
  • Periodontology
  • Prosthodontics
• Medicine, Paediatrics, Surgery

Student-Centred Learning

The programme adopts a competency-based curriculum, where undergraduates are provided with a roadmap of competencies to accomplish as they progress through the programme. The curriculum also includes:

• Small Group Learning
• Technology-Enhanced Learning
• Active and Experiential Learning
• Year Advisor

Student Teaching Facilities

The programme utilises state-of-the-art facilities, including:

• Dental Auditorium: a central hub for lectures, seminars, and special presentations
• Simulation Laboratory: an immersive, hands-on environment for students to practice procedures
• Undergraduate Clinic: a fully equipped modern clinic where students provide real patient care under the guidance of experienced faculty

Programme Objectives

The programme aims to produce graduates who are skilled in diagnosing and treating oral and dental diseases, and who are committed to continuous education and upholding professional, ethical, and social responsibilities. The graduates should be adept at applying research and new technologies to clinical care.