The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree offered by BUE is a five-year full-time programme of study as well as summer modules, and clinical summer training modules aimed primarily at educating and training graduates for an efficient dental practice in the new century. Students have to finish successfully 600 credits (575 Credits Faculty core requirements, 20 Credits University requirements, and 5 Credits Elective modules) over the 5 years and summer modules before graduation.

The curriculum is an integrated, competency and learning outcomes-based one intended to provide adequate training for the graduate to practise general dentistry and to instil in the graduate a commitment to learning throughout his/her professional life.