Academic programme
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) / Master of Public Health (Biodiversity and Public Health) [from 2023-2024]
Admissions
Entry requirements
Review the current admission requirements associated with this programme.
- Must complete the first year degree with a minimum GPA of 3.4, with no “F” grades. Plus - Completed application form, Current curriculum vitae, Official transcripts, Statement of purpose, Two letters of recommendation, one from academic source and one from a professional source.
- Must complete the first year degree with a minimum GPA of 3.4, with no “F” grades. Plus - Completed application form, Current curriculum vitae, Official transcripts, Statement of purpose, Two letters of recommendation, one from academic source and one from a professional source.
- Must complete the first year degree with a minimum GPA of 3.4, with no “F” grades. Plus - Completed application form, Current curriculum vitae, Official transcripts, Statement of purpose, Two letters of recommendation, one from academic source and one from a professional source.
- Must complete the first year degree with a minimum GPA of 3.4, with no “F” grades. Plus - Completed application form, Current curriculum vitae, Official transcripts, Statement of purpose, Two letters of recommendation, one from academic source and one from a professional source.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Semester 1
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
7 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN2103 | Dental Anatomy I | 4 | — |
| MPH6106 | Foundation Epidemiology | 4 | — |
| MPH6104 | Health Behaviour | 3 | — |
| MED2112 | Microbiology Parasitology Immunology 1 | 2 | — |
| MED2110 | Pathology I | 4 | — |
| MED2109 | Pharmacotherapeutics I | 4 | — |
| DEN2104 | Science of Dental Materials | 3 | — |
Semester 2
8 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 | — |
| MCS5205 | Strategic Communication: MR, PR, and CSR | 3 | — |
Semester 3
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN2900 | Dental Practice II | 2 | — |
Third Year
Semester 1
8 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 | — |
| MPH6107 | Foundation Biostatistics | 4 | — |
| MPH6108 | Health Systems | 4 | — |
| DEN3107 | Oral Health Education, Promotion and Prevention | 3 | — |
| DEN3101 | Oral Pathology and Medicine | 4 | — |
| DEN3108 | Restorative Dentistry I | 4 | — |
Semester 2
7 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 | — |
| MPH6205 | Research Methodology | 4 | — |
| 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
8 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN4203 | Cosmetic Dentistry | 4 | — |
| DEN4202 | Endodontics II | 4 | — |
| MPH6204 | Environmental Health | 3 | — |
| DEN4206 | Forensic Dentistry | 2 | — |
| DEN4207 | Orthodontics II | 4 | — |
| DEN4205 | Paediatric Dentistry | 3 | — |
| DEN4201 | Prosthodontics II | 5 | — |
| MPH6211 | Public Health Nutrition | 3 | — |
Semester 3
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN4900 | Dental Practice IV | 4 | — |
Fifth Year
Semester 1
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPH7108 | Climate Change, Biodiversity and Health | 3 | — |
| DEN5102 | Internship- Oral Surgery Rotation | 4 | — |
| DEN5104 | Internship- Prosthodontics Rotation | 4 | — |
| DEN5103 | Internship- Restorative Dentistry Rotation | 4 | — |
Semester 2
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN5202 | Community Dentistry II -Community Services -Externship | 4 | — |
| MPH6206 | Dissertation Seminars | 0 | — |
| DEN5203 | Internship - Periodontics Rotation | 4 | — |
| DEN5204 | Internship- Endodontics Rotation | 4 | — |
| DEN5205 | Internship- Pedodontics Rotation | 4 | — |
| MPH6212 | Introduction to Traditional Medicine from Natural Products | 3 | — |
Attachment
Semester 1
2 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPH7105 | Culminating Experience project | 4 | — |
| MPH7106 | Dissertation Seminars | 0 | — |
Semester 2
2 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPH7206 | Dissertation Seminars | 0 | — |
| MPH7204 | Practicum | 5 | — |
Annual Attachment
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| WWW6101 | Elective (3 or 4 Credits) | 3 | Choose an elective after consultation with your Head of Department. |