Ajman, United Arab Emirates
DURATION
5 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
AED 92,400 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 63000 AED 12 months internship. Non-refundable application and admission fees: AED 1500
Introduction
The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) at City University, Ajman is a five-year program that prepares students to become skilled and ethical dental practitioners. Delivered in English, the program is designed to cultivate a strong foundation in scientific knowledge, patient-centered care, and community service. It supports the regional demand for qualified dental professionals while emphasizing integrity, compassion, and professionalism.
The curriculum offers a comprehensive integration of basic medical sciences, pre-clinical lab training, and clinical practice. From the early years, students are introduced to hands-on experiences that evolve into full patient care responsibilities under expert supervision. Courses cover all key dental disciplines such as orthodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and pediatric dentistry. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based dentistry, ethical decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring that graduates are both technically proficient and holistically trained.
Program Mission and Vision
Our Bachelor of Dental Surgery program offers comprehensive dentistry courses in Dubai, integrating rigorous academic knowledge with essential clinical skills to meet the evolving needs of the UAE and beyond. The program aims to produce highly competent graduates skilled in compassionate, ethical dental care through basic and clinical research. With a focus on regional healthcare demands, we are committed to fostering professionals who excel in patient-centered dentistry. Aspiring to be a leader in dental education, our program seeks national, regional, and international recognition in the field.
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Scholarships and Funding
City University Ajman is committed to offering top-quality education to students from all tiers of society, regardless of gender, race, religion, or nationality. CU Ajman recognizes that financial considerations play an important role in a student’s decision to pursue higher education. Hence, the University offers a number of grants, allowances and scholarships.
Scholarship for Siblings
- A scholarship of 20% on the tuition fees for brothers, sisters, or spouses studying at CU Ajman (both family members must register in the same semester in order to take advantage of this discount) for undergraduate programs.
- A scholarship of 10% on the tuition fees for brothers, sisters, or spouses studying at CU Ajman (both family members must register in the same semester in order to take advantage of this discount) for Health Science programs.
- A scholarship of 15% on the tuition fees for brothers, sisters, or spouses studying at CU Ajman (both family members must register in the same semester in order to take advantage of this discount) for the graduate program.
Individual Needs Scholarship
The Individual Needs Scholarship is a type of scholarship awarded on a case-by-case basis. Students must present evidence of financial hardship to Student Affairs or Registration for approval. Students under this scholarship must maintain class attendance of not less than 80% and a certain CGPA approved by the scholarship committee.
Merit Scholarships up to 50%
The Merit Scholarship is up to a 50% reduction of the tuition fee. CU Ajman awards this scholarship to new students with a secondary school score of 90% and above, with a condition to maintain a CGPA of 3.8 and above, and registering a minimum of 15 CH in each semester.
Programs Scholarships
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery up to 20%
- Advertising up to 30%
- BBA up to 30%
- Public Relations up to 20%
- Law up to 20%
- Intensive English Program up to 50%
- PDT ( Professional Diploma in Teaching ):
- For individuals 15,000 AED
- For the Group of 10 – 13,500 AED
- For individuals 15,000 AED
- For the Group of 10 – 13,500 AED
Curriculum Scholarships
- GCSE 50%
- Pakistani Federal Board 50%
- CBSE 50%
Seats for Embassies up to 50%
Seats for each of the following embassies: Russia, China, Syria, Philippines, India, Pakistan, Palestine, Morocco, Tunisia, and Nigeria.
Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Scholarship
The Rashid Bin Humaid Scholarship is a merit scholarship that aims to ensure that financial difficulties do not bar qualified students from pursuing higher education. CU Ajman is committed to offering top-quality education to students from all tiers of society, regardless of gender, race, religion, or nationality. CU Ajman recognizes that financial considerations play an important role in a student’s decision to pursue higher education. Hence, the University offers a number of grants and allowances under the Rashid Bin Humaid Scholarship Program to ensure that adverse financial situations do not prevent exceptionally talented students from achieving their higher education goals at CU. Scholarship is available to all students who meet the prescribed criteria. Students may apply for a scholarship on the basis of academic excellence, athletic achievements, and financial challenges.
The scholarship is tailored to the individual needs and circumstances of each student and may be provided via any of the following modes: work-study opportunities, grants, allowances, and employment opportunities. Application forms can be obtained from the Registration Department and must be submitted with all the required documents relevant to support scholarship requests. Short-listed students will be called for an interview, and scholarships will be awarded purely on a merit basis through an approved process.
More Scholarships
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- Government Employee up to 15%
- CUA Alumni up to 25%
- People of Determination up to 50%
- Transfer students 10%
- Sport Scholarship 15%
Curriculum
General Education Courses
- Computer Application
- English
- Islamic culture
- Research Methods
- Statistics
- UAE Culture
- Communication Skills in the Arabic Language
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Program Core Courses
- Physics (Dentistry)
- English for Special Purposes (Dentistry)
- Integrated Biological Sciences I
- Histology & Cell Biology
- Biochemistry (Dentistry)
- Integrated Biological Sciences II
- Oral Histology
- Head & Neck Anatomy I
- General Chemistry (Dentistry)
- Psychology & Behavioral Sciences
- Biomaterials
- Microbiology & Immunology
- Pathology
- Introduction to Oral & Dental Disease
- Oral Radiology I
- Dental Anatomy & Occlusion
- Head & Neck Anatomy II
- General Medicine & Infectious Diseases
- Infection Control
- Four-Handed Dentistry
- General Surgery & ENT
- Pharmacology I (Dentistry)
- Pharmacology II (Dentistry)
- Pre-Clinical Pediatric Dentistry I
- Pre-Clinical Oral Surgery I & Pain Control
- Oral Pathology I
- Pre-Clinical Operative Dentistry I
- Pre-Clinical Prosthodontics I
- Pre-Clinical Endodontics I
- Pre-Clinical Periodontics I
- Pre-Clinical Pediatric Dentistry II
- Pre-Clinical Oral Surgery II
- Oral Pathology II
- Pre-Clinical Operative Dentistry II
- Pre-Clinical Prosthodontics II
- Pre-Clinical Endodontics II
- Pre-Clinical Periodontics II
- Preventive Dentistry & Nutrition
- Preclinical Orthodontics
- Oral Radiology II
- Clinical Pediatric Dentistry I
- Clinical Orthodontics I
- Treatment Planning & Seminars
- Clinical Operative Dentistry I
- Clinical Prosthodontics I
- Clinical Endodontics I
- Clinical Periodontics I
- Clinical Oral Surgery I
- Clinical Pediatric Dentistry II
- Clinical Orthodontics II
- Oral Diagnosis / Oral Medicine
- Clinical Operative Dentistry II
- Clinical Prosthodontic II
- Clinical Endodontics II
- Clinical Periodontics II
- Clinical Oral Surgery II
- Applied Biostatistics
- Internal Clinical Training Year 4
- Ethics
- Geriatric Dentistry
- Emergency Dental Care
- Implantology
- Clinical Dentistry I
- Research Project
- Practice Management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Hospital Dentistry
- Clinical Dentistry II
- Internal Clinical Training Year 5
Program Outcome
After successful completion of the program, students should be able to:
Knowledge
- Express coherent knowledge of the capabilities and limitations within dentistry courses in Dubai.
- Describe the importance of preventing, treating, and managing oral and dental diseases.
- Utilize factual and theoretical knowledge from medical and allied sciences, such as psychology and behavioral sciences, to assess patients and make informed decisions within the Bachelor of Dentistry.
- Identify the integration and importance of the basic medical and allied sciences, such as psychology and behavioral sciences, to dentistry.
- Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental research principles in compliance with ethical standards. This knowledge base, integral to dental courses in the UAE, is key to advancing expertise in general dental practice.
Skill
- Demonstrate effective technical and analytical skills using evidence-based and procedural-based processes to perform appropriate dental procedures independently and safely in a general dental practice.
- Practice promotion of oral health and prevention of related disorders.
- Demonstrate highly developed communication skills to explain or critique complex and unpredictable oral health and disease matters.
- Demonstrate accurate record keeping and how to source and analyze information relevant to effective clinical practice.
- Practice ethical, professional, and legal responsibilities and display appropriate attitudes and behavior.
- Evaluate, select, and apply appropriate clinical research methods about oral health and disease.
Competence
Autonomy and Responsibility
- Show responsibility and independent clinical decision-making in dentistry courses in Dubai to handle complex patient cases within primary care.
- Illustrate adherence to current best practice methods maturely.
Role in Context
- Recognize the importance of appropriate leadership roles, manage and take accountability for the team involved in patient care.
- Demonstrate responsibility and supervise allied dental health personnel’s professional activity and mentoring.
Self-development
Commit to self-development in dental courses in the UAE with regular self-evaluation and skill enhancement suitable for general practice or specialization.
Uphold professional ethics, welcome feedback, and pursue lifelong learning in alignment with the Bachelor of Dentistry training.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the BDS program are eligible to pursue diverse roles in the dental field. Career paths include working as a general dentist or pursuing specializations such as orthodontist, oral surgeon, periodontist, prosthodontist, endodontist, implantologist, or pediatric dentist. They may work in private clinics, hospitals, public health settings, or continue into postgraduate dental education. The degree is a gateway to both local and international opportunities in oral healthcare.
- Dental Research 5%
- General Dentistry: Private Practice 30%
- General Dentistry: Hospital Dentistry 10%
- Prosthodontic 5%
- Endodontics 10%
- General practitioner treatments for dental issues 25%
- Implant Dentistry 10%
- Oral surgery 10%
- Orthodontics 15%
- Periodontics 5%
- Pediatric Dentistry 10%
- Oral Pathology 2%
- Public Health Dentistry 3%