University of Heal Sciences has decided to introduce a new modular integrated curriculum for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree program, extending its duration from four years to five years. This decision was approved in the 48th meeting of the UHS Board of Studies of Dentistry.
New modular integrated program include vertical, horizontal and patchy integration. It may be noted that the current curriculum, taught in dental colleges, was introduced in 2005.
The Board of Studies has also decided to implement this updated curriculum in all dental colleges across Punjab starting from the academic session 2024-25. The meeting of the Board of Studies Dentistry of the University of Health Sciences was held, chaired by Vice Chancellor Professor Ahsan Waheed Rathore. The board approved to introduce a new modular integrated curriculum for the BDS program under which the duration of the BDS program will be extended from 4 to 5 years.
The Board of Studies has also decided to implement this syllabus in all dental colleges from the academic session 2024-25. A steering committee was formed in January this year to prepare the framework and timeline for this new modular curriculum.
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