Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Dentistry is a respected professional career which demands high standards of care and skill, as well as an aptitude for dealing with people. The practice of dentistry may be defined as the science and art of preventing, diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth, jaws and mouth.

The 5-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery Program at SEGi University aims to produce competent, caring and knowledgeable dental practitioners. Students are involved in clinical procedures from the outset of the program, with an emphasis on the recognition and prevention of oral diseases. The dynamic curriculum is delivered within a problem-based learning approach, with an emphasis on contextual learning of relevant scientific information and placing a higher emphasis on delivery through engagement with the students.

The programme will prepare graduates who are:

• Knowledgeable in applying advanced dental science in a safe, effective and efficient manner
• Ethical, professional, responsible and engages with patients in making decisions about their health
• Analyzes oral health problems in complex situations and provide alternative paths in solving oral health problems using justified scientific evaluations
• Effectively communicates and works together with other dental and healthcare professionals and the community to promote health
• Engages in life-long learning and continuing professional development
• Plans and manages general dental practice and community programmes