Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) 48 months Undergraduate Programme By National University of Singapore (NUS) |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

73,550 SGDTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

AugStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Dentistry

Degree

BDS

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Faculty of Dentistry offers a four-year full-time undergraduate programme leading to the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree. Students who consistently perform well in their Professional Examinations across the four years may be considered for the BDS (Honours) degree. Upon graduation, the NUS BDS degree is recognised by the Singapore Dental Council for registration to practise in Singapore.

The four-year programme is spread across the pre-clinical (BDS1 and 2) and clinical (BDS3 and 4) phases. During the pre-clinical phase, undergraduates gain knowledge across a broad range of Applied Sciences, and Dental Sciences. All first and second-year undergraduates will also engage in interprofessional learning through the Common Curriculum for Health Professional Education. Through this, Dentistry undergraduates learn together with their peers from Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy and equip themselves with the necessary knowledge and skills to address real-world health issues through an inter-disciplinary approach. This is complemented by extensive hands-on simulation and laboratory-based training to prepare them for the clinical management of patients in the latter half of the programme.

During their clinical phase, undergraduates manage the oral health needs of patients across all ages and provide them with a comprehensive range of dental treatment, under close staff supervision. As part of the clinical training, relevant aspects of Medicine, Surgery and Paediatrics are also included in the third year of the programme.

The dental graduates should be skilled in diagnosing and treating oral and dental diseases. They must be adept at applying research and new technologies to clinical care and be committed to continuous education while upholding professional, ethical, and social responsibilities.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Dentistry

Degree

BDS

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Faculty of Dentistry offers a four-year full-time undergraduate programme leading to the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree. Students who consistently perform well in their Professional Examinations across the four years may be considered for the BDS (Honours) degree. Upon graduation, the NUS BDS degree is recognised by the Singapore Dental Council for registration to practise in Singapore.

The four-year programme is spread across the pre-clinical (BDS1 and 2) and clinical (BDS3 and 4) phases. During the pre-clinical phase, undergraduates gain knowledge across a broad range of Applied Sciences, and Dental Sciences. All first and second-year undergraduates will also engage in interprofessional learning through the Common Curriculum for Health Professional Education. Through this, Dentistry undergraduates learn together with their peers from Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy and equip themselves with the necessary knowledge and skills to address real-world health issues through an inter-disciplinary approach. This is complemented by extensive hands-on simulation and laboratory-based training to prepare them for the clinical management of patients in the latter half of the programme.

During their clinical phase, undergraduates manage the oral health needs of patients across all ages and provide them with a comprehensive range of dental treatment, under close staff supervision. As part of the clinical training, relevant aspects of Medicine, Surgery and Paediatrics are also included in the third year of the programme.

The dental graduates should be skilled in diagnosing and treating oral and dental diseases. They must be adept at applying research and new technologies to clinical care and be committed to continuous education while upholding professional, ethical, and social responsibilities.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
92+
62+
180+

4 Years
Aug

Tuition fees

Domestic
32,200 SGD
International
73,550 SGD

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