Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Ras Al Khaimah , United Arab Emirates
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Tuition Fee
Not Available
Start Date
Not Available
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
5 years
Details
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Dental Studies | Dental Technology | Dentistry
Area of study
Health
Education type
On campus
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
Introduction to RAK Medical & Health Sciences University
RAK Medical & Health Sciences University offers various programs, including the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program at RAK College of Dental Sciences.
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Program
The BDS program at RAKCODS is a 5-year program that adheres to the guidelines set by the Ministry of Education (MoE) as per the Reforming Dentistry Programs decree issued on March 11, 2021. All courses in the BDS program are taught in English.
Curriculum Structure
The curriculum structure for the BDS program includes:
- General Education courses
- Basic Medical Sciences courses
- Preclinical Dental Sciences courses
- Clinical Dental Sciences courses
Courses
The following tables outline the courses offered in the BDS program:
Table 1: Courses and Credit Hours
| Category | Number | Credit Hours | Credit Hours % |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Education | 7 | 21 | 10.4% |
| Basic Medical Sciences | 11 | 42 | 20.9% |
| Preclinical Dental Sciences | 11 | 44 | 21.9% |
| Clinical Dental Sciences | 13 | 94 | 46.8% |
| Total | 201 | 100% |
Table 2: Summary of the RAKCOD BDS Study Plan
| Category | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| General Education | 21 credits (10.45%) |
| Basic & Medical Education Courses | 42 credits (20.89%) |
| Pre-clinical Dental Sciences Courses | 44 credits (21.89%) |
| Clinical Dental Sciences Courses | 94 credits (46.76%) |
| Total | 201 Credits hours |
Detailed Course Information
The following tables provide detailed information about each course:
Table 2.1: General Education Courses
| Course Name | Course Code | Year | Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ENG 101 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Health Sci. Comm. In Arabic | ARB 101 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Information Technology and Innovation | ITI 101 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Health Sci. Comm. in English | HSE 101 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Islamic Culture in Medicine | ICM 101 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Emirates Society | EMS 101 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Biostatistics and Research Methodology | BRM 101 | 2 | Summer | 3 |
Table 2.2: Basic & Medical Education Courses
| Course Name | Course Code | Year | Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomy - Head & Neck and Cell Biology | DAH 126 | 1 | 1 and 2 | |
| Physiology | DPH 126 | 1 | 1 and 2 | |
| Oral Biology & Tooth Morphology | DOB 126 | 1 | 1 and 2 | |
| Biochemistry | DBC 226 | 2 | 3 and 4 | 6 |
| Pathology | DPT 224 | 2 | 3 and 4 | 4 |
| Pharmacology and Therapeutics | DPA 224 | 2 | 3 and 4 | 4 |
| Microbiology | DMB 212 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Ethics in Dental Practice | DED 211 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Evidence Based Dentistry | DEB 212 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| General Medicine | DGM 213 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| General Surgery | DGS 212 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Table 2.3: Pre-clinical Dental Sciences Courses
| Course Name | Course Code | Year | Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infection Control | DIC 212 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Clinical Orientation | DCO 211 | 2 | 3 | |
| Practice Management | DPM 211 | 2 | 3 | |
| Pre-Clinical Operative Dentistry | DOD 225 | 2 | 3 and 4 | |
| Pre-Clinical Periodontics | DPR 213 | 2 | 4 | |
| Community Dentistry | DCD 326 | 3 | 5 and 6 | |
| Pre-Clinical Prosthodontics | DPP 328 | 3 | 5 and 6 | 8 |
| Pre-Clinical Oral Surgery | DOS 326 | 3 | 5 and 6 | 6 |
| Oral Pathology | DOP 326 | 3 | 5 and 6 | 6 |
| Oral Radiology | DOR 324 | 3 | 5 and 6 | 4 |
| Pre-Clinical Endodontics | DEN 312 | 3 | Summer | 2 |
Table 2.4: Clinical Dental Sciences Courses
| Course Name | Course Code | Year | Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Periodontics | DPR 326 | 3 | 5 and 6 | |
| Oral Medicine & Oral Diagnosis | DOM 314 | 3 | Summer | |
| Clinical Operative Dentistry | DOD 426 | 4 | 7 and 8 | |
| Clinical Prosthodontics | DPC 428 | 4 | 7 and 8 | 8 |
| Clinical Endodontics | DEN 427 | 4 | 7 and 8 | 7 |
| Clinical Oral Surgery | DOS 427 | 4 | 7 and 8 | 7 |
| Clinical Pediatric Dentistry | DPD 428 | 4 | 7 and 8 | 8 |
| Hospital & Geriatric Dentistry | DHG 413 | 4 | Summer | 3 |
| Treatment Planning & Seminar | DPT 413 | 4 | Summer | 3 |
| Clinical Orthodontics | DOR 526 | 5 | 9 and 10 | 6 |
| Research Project | DRP 522 | 5 | 9 and 10 | 2 |
| Comprehensive Clinical Dentistry - 1 | DCC 5228 | 5 | 9 and 10 | 28 |
| Comprehensive Clinical Dentistry- 2 | DCC 516 | 5 | Summer | 6 |
Clinical Simulation and Training
The program includes clinical simulation hours and patient-facing clinical hours.
Table 3: Clinical Simulation (Preclinical) Hours
| Course Name | Contact Hours |
|---|---|
| Pre-Clinical Operative Dentistry | 60 contact hours |
| Pre-Clinical Periodontics | 30 contact hours |
| Community Dentistry | 60 contact hours |
| Pre-Clinical Prosthodontics | 120 contact hours |
| Pre-Clinical Oral Surgery | 60 contact hours |
| Oral Radiology | 60 contact hours |
| Pre-Clinical Endodontics | 30 contact hours |
| Clinical Orientation | 30 contact hours |
Table 4: Clinical Practicum Patient-Facing Clinical Hours
| Course Name | Contact Hours |
|---|---|
| Clinical Periodontics | 128 contact hours |
| Oral Medicine & Oral Diagnosis | 64 contact hours |
| Clinical Operative Dentistry | 128 contact hours |
| Clinical Prosthodontics | 192 contact hours |
| Clinical Endodontics | 160 contact hours |
| Clinical Oral Surgery | 128 contact hours |
| Clinical Pediatric Dentistry | 160 contact hours |
| Clinical Orthodontics | 64 contact hours |
| Hospital Dentistry | 32 contact hours |
| Comprehensive Clinical Dentistry-I | 952 contact hours |
| Comprehensive Clinical Dentistry-II | 204 contact hours |
| Total | 2,212 Contact Hours |
Accreditation and Recognition
All programs at RAK Medical & Health Sciences University are accredited by the Ministry of Education, UAE, and recognized by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The College of Pharmacy at RAKMHSU has obtained dual national and international accreditation for its Bachelor of Pharmacy program from the American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).
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