About the Program
Program Mission
To graduate qualified dentists, in an attractive environment that encourages learning, research and community services.
Program Goals
- Offering high standard education and training to dental students
- Providing an enthusiastic learning environment
- Promoting excellent scientific research
- Building effective partnerships with community institutions
Graduate Attributes
- Competent dentists
- Effective communicators
- Experienced collaborators
- Investigative
- Ethical practitioners
- Community-engaged
The Degree Awarded by The Program
Bachelor’s Degree of Dental Surgery (BDS).
Program Level According to The National Qualifications Framework (NQF)
Seventh level.
Program Requirements
Vision College awards a Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Surgery to students who have successfully completed 200 credit hours in addition to the one-year internship training program.
| The 200 hours are divided over the years of study as follows: |
| Year | Credit hours |
| First year Courses (Basic Sciences) | 35 hours |
| Second year courses | 33 hours |
| Third year courses | 32 hours |
| Fourth year courses | 35 hours |
| Fifth year courses | 32 hours |
| Sixth year courses | 33 hours |
| Total | 200 hours |
Program Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
| K1 | Recognize the essential theoretical knowledge and basic sciences related to dental sciences. |
| K2 | Describe the anatomy, development, structure, and function of teeth and associated soft and hard tissue structures. |
| K3 | Describe the etiology, pathology, clinical features, and management of common dental, oral, and related diseases. |
| K4 | Identify the different principles, techniques, materials, and medications applied in dental practice. |
| K5 | Explain the basis of evidence-based dental practice at the individual and community levels. |
Skills
| S1 | Perform basic preclinical practices and procedures relevant to the dental practice. |
| S2 | Utilize obtained patient history and diagnostic measures to detect dental and oral abnormalities for managing patients effectively. |
| S3 | Discern and manipulate different instruments, equipment, and materials for different clinical dental procedures. |
| S4 | Perform different preventive and basic therapeutic dental procedures based on appropriate treatment plans. |
| S5 | Provide basic care for common complications or emergencies that may occur in dental practice. |
| S6 | Apply the principles of scientific research required to practice evidence-based dentistry. |
Values
| V1 | Demonstrate ethical, professional, and legal responsibilities in the dentistry profession. |
| V2 | Demonstrate commitment to community service, career planning and life-long learning within the dental profession. |
| V3 | Establish collaborative teamwork and leadership responsibility in the dental practice. |