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Bachelor of Oral Medicine and Surgery
Description:
The Bachelor of Oral Medicine and Dental Surgery program aims to educate dental students to become qualified in the general practice of dentistry by offering an outstanding educational program that meets the needs of the labor market, and according to the highest clinical standards to meet professional needs, with a commitment to continuous education, research programs and community service. The program received full accreditation in 1438 AH.
Method of study
Blocks and Courses
Degree
Bachelor
School level
University study
Place of study (Male Students)
Headquarters (Buraydah, Qassim Region) and the university's headquarters in Al-Rass Governorate
Place of study (female students)
Headquarters (Buraydah, Qassim Region)
Required specialization
Secondary school
Years of study
6 years of study followed by an internship year
Study period
Number of Credit Hours
215
Credits required for graduation
215
Tuition fees
free
Preference Mechanism for Admission
Secondary school
30%
General Aptitude Test
30%
Achievement test
40%
Educational goals :
- Teach students the basic concepts, principles, theories and research methodologies in the fields of dentistry.
- Enable students to apply conceptual understanding of dentistry, critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills in dental fields to meet the demands of the labor market.
- Provide students with the ability and competence in the motor skills needed in the dental field.
- Providing students with basic information technology application skills, basic quantitative skills and issue management skills, and developing the student's competence in oral and written communication in the field of dentistry with consideration of producing and improving the quality of applied research.
- Provide students with the fundamentals of teamwork, application of ethical issues, and personal and social responsibilities to provide community service.
Learning outcomes :
I: Knowledge:
- Recognize sufficient basic medical and dental science.
- Describe various clinical techniques and procedures and appropriate examinations related to the practice of dentistry.
- Identify knowledge related to the structure and systems of oral health.
- Identify legal, ethical, leadership, teamwork, and professionalism concepts and principles in dental research methodologies.
II: Skills:
- Develop clinical reasoning and decision-making skills using evidence-based knowledge based on problem solving and critical thinking, in addition to conducting advanced research using specialized techniques in research and investigation in the field of dentistry.
- Analyze the clinical presentation and appropriate tests necessary for the differential diagnosis and treatment plan of dental patients.
- Perform high levels of manual dexterity and control of dental equipment to achieve excellence in the treatment of dental patients.
- Enable 3D actions with visual accuracy and hand-eye coordination.
- Operationalize IT tools and develop basic skills in the field of dentistry including research.
III: Values, Independence, Responsibility:
- Demonstrate the importance of personal confidence and social responsibility related to the dental profession.
- Apply behavioral sciences and principles of professionalism related to the practice of dentistry.
- Collaborate and actively participate in research as well as embrace a culture of leadership skills and teamwork with colleagues and other dental health professionals in the delivery of oral health care.
Tracks :
The Bachelor of Oral Medicine and Dental Surgery program includes 6 years of study followed by an internship year.
The first year is the first year in which some basic courses such as English and general biology are studied.
In the second and third year, students study general medical basic sciences, including: Anatomy, Chemistry, and Biophysics.
In the third through fifth years, the student studies dental sciences in depth and during these three years, the student performs intensive clinical work.
In the final year, called the internship year, the student works in government hospitals outside the university to learn about and work in different environments before fully graduating from the program.
Career opportunities:
Graduate careers include:
- University Hospitals.
- University academic education.
- Ministry of Health hospitals.
- Military hospitals.
- Private hospitals.
- Healthcare centers.
- Private clinics.
- Health units affiliated with the Ministry of Education.
- Ministry of Social Affairs clinics.
- Medical research centers.