BDS
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Program Overview
University Programs
The university offers various programs, including a PhD in Pharmacy from RAK Medical & Health Sciences University.
Program Accreditation
- All programs are accredited by the Ministry of Education, UAE.
- 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).
- All programs are recognized by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Colleges
- RAK College of Medical Sciences
- RAK College of Dental Sciences
- RAK College of Pharmacy
- RAK College of Nursing
Admissions
Programs Offered
The university offers various programs, but specific details are not provided.
Admission Criteria
Admission criteria are not specified in the provided context.
Program Learning Outcomes
A. Knowledge
On successful completion of the BDS program, the graduates will be able to:
- Recognize and explain the structure, function, and pathogenesis of the human body related to the oral and maxillofacial region.
- Integrate the nature, structure, and properties of biomaterials and demonstrate their application in dentistry.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the complex interrelationship between the biomedical sciences, clinical dental behavioral, and social sciences in oral health care.
- Assess new information and data pertaining to their validity and applicability to one's professional decisions.
B. Skills
On successful completion of the BDS program, the graduates will be able to: 5. Take accurate, comprehensive, and focused medical and dental histories and perform physical examinations of the head and neck region, including the oral cavity. 6. Evaluate the patient's medical and dental problems and interpret the findings from the various diagnostic aids to formulate an appropriate diagnosis. 7. Collect and analyze relevant knowledge from various resources in order to make appropriate clinical decisions for patient's oral health care. 8. Formulate and implement a plan of care for both the prevention and treatment of diseases and refer advanced cases to other health specialties. 9. Perform common dental techniques and procedures in pre-clinical and clinical settings.
C. Competence
On successful completion of the BDS program, the graduates will be able to:
C1. Autonomy and Responsibility
- Implement honesty and integrity in relationships while dealing with patients, community, and the dental profession.
- Manage patients independently and/or work in association with other health professionals by applying the scientific basis of different therapeutic modalities.
- Educate, motivate, and convince the patient for prevention, oral health promotion, and wellness.
C2. Role in Context
- Diagnose the molecular basis of diseases and critique knowledge related to the management of dental problems in professional development.
- Practice professionalism with ethical standards and social responsibility in all aspects of dental practice.
- Communicate effectively with patients, their families, colleagues, and other health care professionals, recognizing when patients have difficulties in coping with dental care and helping them accept their role in prevention and treatment.
C3. Self-Development
- Develop an effective working environment as part of an oral health care team, with appreciation of other health care professionals and agencies' contributions.
- Follow strategies to support self-directed life-long learning, research, and innovation in the field of dental sciences.
- Adapt the ability to work safely and effectively with oral health care providers in diverse settings by upholding professional attitude.
Research
The university has a Translational Medical Research Centre and a Central Animal Research Facility, indicating a commitment to research and innovation.
Program Catalog
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Curriculum Structure
The curriculum structure for the BDS program is not detailed in the provided context.
Clinical Training Facilities
Clinical training facilities are available, but specific details are not provided.
Assessments
Assessment methods are not specified in the provided context.
Faculty and Staff
The university has faculty and staff, but specific details about their qualifications or expertise are not provided.
Alumni
The university has an alumni network, but specific details are not provided.