The Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) programme is a five-year programme. Its curriculum is integrated, problem-based and community oriented.
Year 1: Basic Foundation in Medical and Dental Sciences
Year 2: Pre-Clinical Dental and Medical Sciences & Medical Clinical Sciences
Year 3, 4 & 5: Dental Clinical Sciences, Community Engagement & Research
The years are integrated through a spiral concept, SPICES, to ensure close association.
S - Student oriented
P - Problem-based
I - Integrated
C - Community oriented
E - Electives
S - Spiral and systematic
Duration of Study: Minimum: 5 years (10 semesters)
Maximum: 8 years (16 semesters)
Language: English (Instruction medium and examination)