Program Overview

Program Overview

The RAK College of Dental Sciences (RAKCODS) offers a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program. The program has a total of 201 credit hours, including 82.58% applied courses, 450 contact hours for preclinical training, and 2212 contact hours for clinical training.

Graduation Requirements

To be eligible for graduation, students must satisfy the following requirements:

• Satisfactorily complete all academic requirements as per the BDS curriculum
• Obtain pass grades in all courses of the program with a minimum CGPA of 2.00
• Meet all financial obligations to the University within the specified time

Program Structure

The BDS program is structured over five years, with each year divided into semesters.

First Year

First Year Courses

• Semester 1:
  • ENG 101: English (3 credits)
  • ARB 101: Health Science Communication Skills in Arabic (3 credits)
  • ITI 101: Information Technology and Innovation (2 credits, 1 practical)
  • DAH 126: Anatomy - Head & Neck and Cell Biology (2 credits, 1 practical)
  • DPH 126: Physiology (2 credits, 1 practical)
  • DOB 126: Oral Biology and Tooth Morphology (2 credits, 1 practical)
• Semester 2:
  • HSE 101: Health Science Communication Skills in English (3 credits)
  • ICM 101: Islamic Culture in Medicine (3 credits)
  • EMS 101: Emirates Society (3 credits)

Second Year

Second Year Courses

• Semester 3:
  • DBC 226: Biochemistry (2 credits, 1 practical)
  • DPT 224: Pharmacology and Therapeutics (2 credits)
  • DPA 224: Pathology (2 credits)
  • DOD 225: Pre-Clinical Operative Dentistry & Biomaterials (2 credits, 1 practical)
  • DMB 212: Microbiology (1 credit, 1 practical)
  • DIC 212: Infection Control (2 credits)
  • DED 211: Ethics in Dental Practice (1 credit)
  • DEB 212: Evidence Based Dentistry (2 credits)
  • DCO 211: Clinical Orientation (0 credits, 1 practical)
• Semester 4:
  • DGM 213: General Medicine (2 credits, 1 practical)
  • DGS 212: General Surgery (2 credits)
  • DPM 211: Practice Management (1 credit)
  • DPR 213: Pre-Clinical Periodontics (2 credits, 1 practical)

Third Year

Third Year Courses

• Semester 5:
  • DCD 326: Community Dentistry (2 credits, 1 practical)
  • DPP 328: Pre-Clinical Prosthodontics & Biomaterials (2 credits, 2 practical)
  • DOS 326: Pre-Clinical Oral Surgery (2 credits, 1 practical)
  • DOP 326: Oral Pathology (2 credits, 1 practical)
  • DOR 324: Oral Radiology (1 credit, 1 practical)
  • DPR 326: Clinical Periodontics (1 credit, 2 practical)
• Semester 6:
  • Same courses as Semester 5 with variations in practical hours

Fourth Year

Fourth Year Courses

• Semester 7:
  • DOD 426: Clinical Operative Dentistry (1 credit, 2 practical)
  • DPC 428: Clinical Prosthodontics (Partial & Complete Denture) (1 credit, 3 practical)
  • DEN 427: Clinical Endodontics (1 credit, 2 practical)
  • DOS 427: Clinical Oral Surgery (1 credit, 2 practical)
  • DPD 428: Clinical Pediatric Dentistry (2 credits, 3 practical)
• Semester 8:
  • DPC 428: Clinical Prosthodontics (Fixed Prosthesis) (1 credit, 3 practical)
  • DEN 427: Clinical Endodontics (1 credit, 3 practical)
  • DOS 427: Clinical Oral Surgery & Implantology (2 credits, 2 practical)
  • DPD 428: Clinical Pediatric Dentistry (1 credit, 2 practical)

Fifth Year

Fifth Year Courses

• Semester 9:
  • DOR 526: Clinical Orthodontics (2 credits, 1 practical)
  • DCD 5228: Comprehensive Clinical Dentistry-I (0 credits, 14 practical)
  • DRP 522: Research Project (1 credit)
• Semester 10:
  • Same courses as Semester 9 with variations in practical hours

Elective Courses

RAKCODS offers the following elective courses during the summer semester of years 4 and 5:

• Esthetic Dentistry (DES 412)
• Rehabilitation in Pediatric Dentistry (DRD 412)
• Advanced Endodontics (DAE 512)
• Dental Implantology (DDI 512)

Curriculum Summary

The BDS curriculum includes general education, dental sciences, and clinical training. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in dental surgery, preparing them for a career in dentistry.

Clinical Training Facilities

The college provides state-of-the-art clinical training facilities, including preclinical and clinical training areas, to ensure students receive hands-on experience in a professional setting.

Assessments

Students are assessed through continuous evaluations, end-semester exams, and practical assessments to ensure they meet the program's learning outcomes.

Faculty and Staff

The college has a team of experienced faculty and staff who are dedicated to providing students with a high-quality education and supporting their academic and professional development.

Research and Publication

The college encourages research and publication among students and faculty, providing opportunities for professional growth and development.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Pharmacy program at the College of Pharmacy, RAKMHSU, has obtained dual national and international accreditation from the American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA). All programs at RAKMHSU are accredited by the Ministry of Education, UAE, and recognized by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.