Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
Program Overview
Offered by the Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences (FHMS) at our campus in Islamabad.
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Program Description
Islamic International Dental College is offering undergraduate four years degree program, Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), followed by one year house job.
First batch of BDS students graduated in 2005 and till now 19 batches have been graduated. Our students are working nationally and all around the globe. In the beginning college started as part of medical college at Al-mizan Building, 274- Peshawar Road, Rawalpindi, and now it is located in its exclusive building at 7th Avenue, G-7/4, Islamabad, apart from being fully equipped 107 dental chairs hospital.
Program Outcomes:
PO1: diagnose and manage common oral and dental problems in the community. (Knowledge)
PO2: practice general clinical dentistry. (Skill)
PO3: identify, formulate and provide innovative and effective solution to oral health problems. (Critical thinking)
PO4: interact effectively with patients, peers and community. (Communication)
PO5: engage effectively with colleagues and function independently or as a team member. (Team member)
PO6: function according to the conduct and expectation of the profession. (Professional ethics)
PO7: engage in lifelong learning for professional development. (Lifelong learning)
PO8: attain entrepreneurship skills for career development. (Business concept)
PO9: develop and demonstrate effective leadership. (Leadership)
PO10: develop basic research methodology skills to practice evidence based dentistry effectively. (Research)
PO11: effectively act as dental health promoter. (Community advocator)
Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
For Pakistani Nationals
Eligibility Criteria:
The candidate should have passed the intermediate science (FSc) examination (medical group) securing at least 65% marks in aggregate, unadjusted, from a Pakistani university or an equivalent examination of aboard of secondary education in Pakistan.
Admission Policy
The admission policy is subject to the guidelines provided by PM&DC or Ministry of Health from time to time.
Admission for Expatriates / International Students
IIDC is one of the pioneers in implementing PM&DC recommended modern modular system that is ingrained with concrete Islamic values and
conforms to international standards. The college offer comprehensive postgraduate programs as well.
Note: For International students (Non Pakistanis) more
documentation shall be required which is provided on
our website. www.riphah.edu.pk
For International Students
The candidate should passed examination of a foreign university or examining body (A levels etc.) which in scope and standard is found equivalent to the intermediate science F.Sc (Pre Medical Group) examination (medical group) of a Pakistani university or board of secondary education. Such candidates will have to furnish, along
with their application, an equivalence certificate from the inter-board chairman of committee (IBCC). However, equivalence certificates of such applicants will not be accepted who have not studied physics, chemistry, biology and English in 11th and 12th grade.
Admissions & Fee Structure
The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) undergraduate degree program is being offered in the following location:
G-7 City Campus (Islamabad)
| Intake | Seats | Timings | Days | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 75 Male/Female | Morning/Day | Week Days | Close |
Fee Structure (First Year)
| For | Admission | Registration | Card | Tuition* | Exam* | Enrollment* | Lab* | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani Nationals | PKR 50,000 | - | - | PKR 2,100,000 | - | - | - | PKR 2,150,000 |
| International Students | USD 500 | - | - | USD 15,500 | - | - | - | USD 16,000 |
Tentative Fee For Subsequent Years
| For | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani Nationals | PKR 2,310,000 | PKR 2,541,000 | PKR 2,795,100 |
| For | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Students | USD 15,500 | USD 15,500 | USD 15,500 |
Important Dates To Remember
| Period | Starts | Ends | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application | 1st January 2025 | - | - |
Admission Close
Admission is currently closed for Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in G-7 City Campus (Islamabad). If you believe this is not correct or need further information / assistance, feel free to contact the Admissions Office.
Merit / Selection Criteria
The admission policy is subject to the guidelines provided by PM&DC or Ministry of Health from time to time.
Merit Lists
No Merit Lists Published For This Program.
Degree Awarding Criteria
- Pass all four professional examinations for degree awarding
- One year house job is mandatory after 4 years BDS studies to register in PM&DC for full time practitioner
Scholarships & Financial Assistance
Riphah International University is pleased to offer generous financial assistance to deserving & qualifying students, which ranges from partial to full coverage of tuition.