The Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Sharjah is a five-year, full-time undergraduate program that prepares students for contemporary dental practice through an integrated curriculum combining biomedical sciences, dental sciences, clinical skills, digital dentistry, research, professionalism, and patient-centered care. From the first year, students are introduced to clinical thinking, communication, prevention, dental materials, simulation-based training, and the foundations of oral health care. As they progress, they develop competence in diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics, periodontology, oral surgery, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, oral medicine, community dentistry, and evidence-based practice. Digital dentistry and digital technology are embedded across the curriculum, allowing students to engage with modern clinical workflows, digital imaging, simulation, intraoral scanning, CAD/CAM-related concepts, and technology-supported patient care. Clinical training is delivered through the College of Dental Medicine and the University Dental Hospital Sharjah, where students learn in a supervised environment that connects scientific knowledge with real patient care.
Qualified graduates have the opportunity to pursue a range of positions, including leadership roles, within the realm of health sciences. They can offer dental services in both public and private sectors, spanning police or military services, health-related industries, educational institutions, and community settings like hospitals, health clinics, schools, universities, and primary healthcare centers. Additionally, they may extend their services to rehabilitation centers, elderly homes, social centers, and research institutes seeking dental expertise.
Accredited by the Australian Dental Council (ADC).
Award
BDS
Duration
5 years
Qualification
BDS
Subject Area
Medicine
AED 126,760/yr
Apply online through the University of Sharjah admissions portal. The undergraduate application fee is AED 360 and is non-refundable; applicants to the Colleges of Medicine and Dental Medicine pay AED 1,500 to be considered in the competitive process.