Bachelor
Bachelor of Dental Surgery Program
About the Program
The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program at the College of Dentistry, King Saud University, is a professional academic program designed to prepare scientifically and practically qualified dentists to diagnose and treat oral and dental health problems, provide comprehensive patient care, with emphasis on preventive aspects, continuing education, and community service. Core scientific and clinical courses are taught alongside practical training in advanced clinical environments under the supervision of faculty members and specialists at the college.
Program Duration
Total Program Duration: 7 Years
Credit Hours
The curriculum includes multiple educational units comprising theoretical courses, practical training, and clinical training, totaling 197 credit hours distributed across the five years of the program plus the preparatory year.
Practical Training
- ● Training in the program progresses gradually from educational laboratories and simulation in the early years at the College of Dentistry labs to dealing with real patients at the University Dental Hospital clinics.
- ● Training includes basic clinical skills such as examination and diagnosis, preventive and therapeutic treatments, and case management under direct supervision of specialized faculty dentists.
Tuition Fees
College Years (5 Years)
4,100 SAR / Hour
Total 165 Hours
Preparatory Year
1,600 SAR / Hour
Total 32 Hours
Internship Year
100,000 SAR / Year
Full Year
To apply for the program, please visit the Electronic Admission Portal for Paid Bachelor Programs: