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Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) / Master of Public Health (Biodiversity and Public Health) [from 2023-2024]

Entry Requirements

Description
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.

Courses

First Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
MED1104 Embryology 4
MED1106 Physiology I 5
MED1101 Descriptive Anatomy I 4
MED1103 Histology I 4
DEN1103 Introduction to Dentistry and Org. HCS 2
MED1102 Biochemistry I 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
MED1206 Physiology II 5
MED1209 Human Nutrition 4
MED1207 Molecular Medicine & Clinical Biochemistry & Medical Genetics I 4
DEN1201 Oral Histology and Embryology 3
MED1201 Descriptive Anatomy II 4
Semester 3/Annual
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
DEN1900 Dental Practice I (Community Field Assignment) 2

Second Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
DEN2104 Science of Dental Materials 3
MED2112 Microbiology Parasitology Immunology 1 2
DEN2103 Dental Anatomy I 4
MED2110 Pathology I 4
MPH6106 Foundation Epidemiology 4
MPH6104 Health Behaviour 3
MED2109 Pharmacotherapeutics I 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
MCS5205 Strategic Communication: MR, PR, and CSR 3
DEN2206 Head and Neck Anatomy 3
DEN2205 Medical Evaluation & Communication Skills 4
DEN2203 Dental Anatomy II 4
DEN2208 Cariology 3
DEN2207 Instrumentation and Skills Development 3
DEN2201 Community Dentistry I 4
MED2212 Parasitology/ Microbiology Immunology 2 4
Semester 3/Annual
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
DEN2900 Dental Practice II 2

Third Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
DEN3101 Oral Pathology and Medicine 4
DEN3103 Dental Anaesthesiology & Pain Control 1 4
MPH6107 Foundation Biostatistics 4
DEN3108 Restorative Dentistry I 4
DEN3104 Dental Radiology 1 4
MPH6108 Health Systems 4
DEN3109 Dental Ethics, Psychology and Patient Management 3
DEN3107 Oral Health Education, Promotion and Prevention 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
DEN3203 Periodontology I 3
MPH6205 Research Methodology 4
DEN3201 Oral Examination Diagnosis & Treatment Plan 4
DEN3208 Restorative Dentistry II 4
DEN3202 Oral Surgery I (Exodontia) 4
DEN3207 Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2
DEN3206 Medical Emergencies 3
Semester 3/Annual
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
DEN3900 Dental Practice III 4

Fourth Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
DEN4104 Periodontology II 3
DEN4101 Oral Surgery II (Maxillofacial) 4
DEN4108 Restorative Dentistry III 4
DEN4107 Orthodontics I 4
DEN4102 Endodontics I 4
DEN4106 Prosthodontics I 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
DEN4205 Paediatric Dentistry 3
DEN4202 Endodontics II 4
MPH6204 Environmental Health 3
MPH6211 Public Health Nutrition 3
DEN4203 Cosmetic Dentistry 4
DEN4201 Prosthodontics II 5
DEN4207 Orthodontics II 4
DEN4206 Forensic Dentistry 2
Semester 3/Annual
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
DEN4900 Dental Practice IV 4

Industrial Attachment Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
MPH7106 Dissertation Seminars
MPH7105 Culminating Experience project 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
MPH7204 Practicum 5
MPH7206 Dissertation Seminars
Annual Attachment
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
WWW6101 Elective (3 or 4 Credits) 3 Choose an elective after consultation with your Head of Department.

Fifth Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
MPH7108 Climate Change, Biodiversity and Health 3
DEN5103 Internship- Restorative Dentistry Rotation 4
DEN5102 Internship- Oral Surgery Rotation 4
DEN5104 Internship- Prosthodontics Rotation 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
DEN5204 Internship- Endodontics Rotation 4
MPH6206 Dissertation Seminars
DEN5205 Internship- Pedodontics Rotation 4
DEN5203 Internship - Periodontics Rotation 4
MPH6212 Introduction to Traditional Medicine from Natural Products 3
DEN5202 Community Dentistry II -Community Services -Externship 4