COURSE OF BDS STUDIES

The course of studies for BDS is four academic years. The duration of the academic session, distribution of subjects and hours will be in accordance with the PM&DC guidelines (Revised PM&DC Syllabus 2011).

SCHEME OF EXAMINATIONS

This is in accordance with the PM&DC guidelines and will be conducted by KMU. The scheme of Professional BDS examinations is based on PM&DC notification No. 30/Msc/Council-2013/264557 dated May 19, 2013, titled “CONDITION FOR ADMISSION IN MBBS/BDS COURSES AND CONDITION FOR HOUSE JOB/INTERNSHIP/FOUNDATION YEAR REGULATIONS 2013”.

PROFESSIONAL BDS EXAMINATIONS

Allocated marks for all subjects are equally divided between theory paper and oral & practical/clinical examinations; however, ten percent marks from each part of examination are reserved for internal evaluation.

First Professional BDS Examination:

To be held at the end of the 1st year in the following subjects:

Subjects	Theory	Practical
General Anatomy	100 Marks	100 Marks
Physiology	100 Marks	100 Marks
Biochemistry	50 Marks	50 Marks
Sciences of Dental Materials	100 Marks	100 Marks
Islamic & Pakistan Studies*	100 Marks
Total	450 Marks	350 Marks

Note: Any student who fails to clear the First Professional BDS examinations separately in four chances availed or unavailed after becoming eligible for each examination shall cease to be eligible for further dental education in Pakistan.

Second Professional BDS Examination:

To be held at the end of the 2nd year in the following subjects:

Subjects	Theory	Practical
Pathology	100 Marks	100 Marks
Pharmacology	100 Marks	100 Marks
Oral Biology & Tooth Morphology	100 Marks	100 Marks
Community & Preventive Dentistry	50 Marks	50 Marks
Total	350 Marks	350 Marks

Third Professional BDS Examination:

To be held at the end of the 3rd year in the following subjects:

Subjects	Theory	Practical
General Medicine	100 Marks	100 Marks
General Surgery	100 Marks	100 Marks
Oral Medicine	50 Marks	50 Marks
Periodontology	50 Marks	50 Marks
Oral Pathology	100 Marks	100 Marks
Total	400 Marks	400 Marks

Fourth Professional BDS Examination:

To be held at the end of the 4th year in the following subjects:

Subjects	Theory	Practical
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery	100 Marks	200 Marks
Prosthodontics	100 Marks	200 Marks
Orthodontics	100 Marks	200 Marks
Operative Dentistry	100 Marks	100 Marks
Pediatric Dentistry	50 Marks	50 Marks
Total	450 Marks	750 Marks