Academic programme
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Admissions
Entry requirements
Review the current admission requirements associated with this programme.
- Associate of Science in Pre-Medical Sciences with a GPA of 3.4 and above.
- Three (3) or more passes at the GCE "A" Level or its equivalent in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics with a minimum grade of a "C".
- Three (3) or more passes in CAPE or its equivalent in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics with grade III as the minimum grade.
- Second-year passes in a Science-Based programme such as Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Environmental Studies with a minimum overall GPA of 3.4.
- Second-year passes in a College of Medical Sciences programme with a minimum pass of an overall GPA of 3.4 in Allied Health, Pharmacy, Rehabilitation, Optometry etc.
- A Bachelor of Science (BSc.) Degree in Nursing from a recognized institution with a minimum pass of an overall GPA of 3.4.
- A first Degree pass with Credit as a minimum in a science-based programme such as Biology, Chemistry or Physics, Environmental Sciences or Health Sciences with a minimum pass of an overall GPA of 3.4.
- Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
- Even if the minimum entry requirements are met, admission is not automatic. Selection will be based on academic ranking, which considers applicants’ overall grades, subject performance, and available programme spaces under the University’s quota or category system as determined by the Admission committee and registry. The college reserves the right to admit students based on the GPA mode that is applicable in the particular year of matriculation.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
Expand each year to review the courses currently associated with this programme.
First Year
Semester 1
7 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4104 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Use this course to register for Chinese courses. |
| MED1102 | Biochemistry I | 4 | — |
| MED1101 | Descriptive Anatomy I | 4 | — |
| MED1104 | Embryology | 4 | — |
| MED1103 | Histology I | 4 | — |
| DEN1103 | Introduction to Dentistry and Org. HCS | 2 | — |
| MED1106 | Physiology I | 5 | — |
Semester 2
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4204 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Use this course to register for Chinese courses. |
| MED1201 | Descriptive Anatomy II | 4 | — |
| MED1209 | Human Nutrition | 4 | — |
| MED1207 | Molecular Medicine & Clinical Biochemistry & Medical Genetics I | 4 | — |
| DEN1201 | Oral Histology and Embryology | 3 | — |
| MED1206 | Physiology II | 5 | — |
Semester 3
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN1900 | Dental Practice I (Community Field Assignment) | 2 | — |
Second Year
Semester 1
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN2103 | Dental Anatomy I | 4 | — |
| MED2112 | Microbiology Parasitology Immunology 1 | 2 | — |
| MED2110 | Pathology I | 4 | — |
| MED2109 | Pharmacotherapeutics I | 4 | — |
| MED2106 | Research Methodology & Biostatistics | 4 | — |
| DEN2104 | Science of Dental Materials | 3 | — |
Semester 2
7 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN2208 | Cariology | 3 | — |
| DEN2201 | Community Dentistry I | 4 | — |
| DEN2203 | Dental Anatomy II | 4 | — |
| DEN2206 | Head and Neck Anatomy | 3 | — |
| DEN2207 | Instrumentation and Skills Development | 3 | — |
| DEN2205 | Medical Evaluation & Communication Skills | 4 | — |
| MED2212 | Parasitology/ Microbiology Immunology 2 | 4 | — |
Semester 3
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN2900 | Dental Practice II | 2 | — |
Third Year
Semester 1
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN3103 | Dental Anaesthesiology & Pain Control 1 | 4 | — |
| DEN3109 | Dental Ethics, Psychology and Patient Management | 3 | — |
| DEN3104 | Dental Radiology 1 | 4 | — |
| DEN3107 | Oral Health Education, Promotion and Prevention | 3 | — |
| DEN3101 | Oral Pathology and Medicine | 4 | — |
| DEN3108 | Restorative Dentistry I | 4 | — |
Semester 2
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN3207 | Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics | 2 | — |
| DEN3206 | Medical Emergencies | 3 | — |
| DEN3201 | Oral Examination Diagnosis & Treatment Plan | 4 | — |
| DEN3202 | Oral Surgery I (Exodontia) | 4 | — |
| DEN3203 | Periodontology I | 3 | — |
| DEN3208 | Restorative Dentistry II | 4 | — |
Semester 3
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN3900 | Dental Practice III | 4 | — |
Fourth Year
Semester 1
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN4102 | Endodontics I | 4 | — |
| DEN4101 | Oral Surgery II (Maxillofacial) | 4 | — |
| DEN4107 | Orthodontics I | 4 | — |
| DEN4104 | Periodontology II | 3 | — |
| DEN4106 | Prosthodontics I | 4 | — |
| DEN4108 | Restorative Dentistry III | 4 | — |
Semester 2
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN4203 | Cosmetic Dentistry | 4 | — |
| DEN4202 | Endodontics II | 4 | — |
| DEN4206 | Forensic Dentistry | 2 | — |
| DEN4207 | Orthodontics II | 4 | — |
| DEN4205 | Paediatric Dentistry | 3 | — |
| DEN4201 | Prosthodontics II | 5 | — |
Semester 3
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN4900 | Dental Practice IV | 4 | — |
Fifth Year
Semester 1
3 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN5102 | Internship- Oral Surgery Rotation | 4 | — |
| DEN5104 | Internship- Prosthodontics Rotation | 4 | — |
| DEN5103 | Internship- Restorative Dentistry Rotation | 4 | — |
Semester 2
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN5202 | Community Dentistry II -Community Services -Externship | 4 | — |
| DEN5203 | Internship - Periodontics Rotation | 4 | — |
| DEN5204 | Internship- Endodontics Rotation | 4 | — |
| DEN5205 | Internship- Pedodontics Rotation | 4 | — |