Department of Prosthetic Dental Science

• Clinical Competence: Graduates are expected to demonstrate proficiency in diagnosing and managing cases involving removable, fixed, and implant prosthodontics.
• Technical Proficiency: Students develop advanced psychomotor skills for tooth preparation, impression making, and the use of CAD/CAM systems (e.g., CEREC, Zirkonzahn).
• Scientific Research: The program fosters an environment for creative research and medical innovations of national and global value.
• Professional Values: Learning outcomes include a strong emphasis on professional responsibility, ethics, and patient communication in line with universal Islamic values.
• Labor Market Readiness: Objectives include updating academic programs to meet accreditation standards and ensuring graduates are prepared for competitive health professional roles.

• Academic Standing:
  • MSc: Minimum GPA of 3.25/5 (Above Average) overall, with at least 3.75/5 (Very Good) in specialty courses.
  • DSc: Minimum GPA of 3.75/5 (Very Good) in undergraduate or master’s degrees.
• English Proficiency: A minimum score of 61 on the TOEFL-IBT or an equivalent Academic IELTS score.
• Professional Certification:
  • Completion of a recognized dental internship.
  • Obtainment of occupational classification from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS).
• Departmental Exams: Applicants must pass both a written examination and a practical/applied test held by the department.

First Year – First Semester

DENS 510 – Biostatistics in Dentistry – 1 Credit Hour
DENS 511 – Advanced Oral Biology – 1 Credit Hour
DENS 512 – Advanced Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology – 1 Credit Hour
DENS 513 – Oral Radiology – 1 Credit Hour
DENS 514 – Biomaterials in Dentistry – 1 Credit Hour
DENS 515 – General Anatomy – 1 Credit Hour

First Year – Second Semester

SDS 514 – Advanced Laboratory Procedures – 2 Credit Hours
PROS 521 – Advanced Fixed Prosthodontics – 3 Credit Hours
PROS 522 – Advanced Removable Prosthodontics – 3 Credit Hours
PROS 523 – Dental Materials & Occlusion – 2 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester

PROS 531 – Implant Dentistry – 3 Credit Hours
PROS 532 – Advanced Prosthodontic Clinical Techniques – 3 Credit Hours
PROS 533 – Prosthodontic Treatment Planning – 2 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester

PROS 598 – Thesis Proposal Preparation – Pass/Fail
PROS 600 – Master’s Thesis Research – 6 Credit Hours

Credit Distribution

Biomedical & Biodental Core Courses – 8 Credit Hours
Prosthodontic Specialty Courses – 20 Credit Hours
Advanced Specialty Courses – 10–14 Credit Hours (Pass/Fail)
Research / Thesis – 6 Credit Hours