The scope for a BS in Dental Technology in Pakistan is broad and includes careers as a dental laboratory technician, sales representative for dental products, and roles in academia or administration. Graduates can find jobs in public and private dental labs, clinics, and hospitals, creating custom prosthetics like crowns, bridges, and dentures. The field is also evolving with digital dentistry (CAD/CAM) and opportunities for managing a dental lab or pursuing advanced studies.
Program at a glance
Program information
- Program
- BS-Dental Technology
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Total Credit Hours
- 134
- Semesters
- 8
Dental Technology
Scope of BS-Dental Technology
Curriculum
Semester and Courses
SCHEME OF STUDIES FOR 4 YEAR B.S. DENTAL
01 First Semester
| Semester/Year | Name of Subject | CODE | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY-I | PMS-601 | 4(3+1) |
| First | HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY-I | PMS-602 | 4(3+1) |
| First | HUMAN ANATOMY-I | PMS-603 | 4(3+1) |
| First | ENGLISH-I | PMS-604 | 2(2+0) |
| First | PAK STUDIES | PMS-605 | 2(2+0) |
| First | COMPUTER SKILLS | PMS-606 | 2(1+1) |
| Semester Total | 18 | ||
02 Second Semester
| Semester/Year | Name of Subject | CODE | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second | MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY-II | PMS-607 | 4(3+1) |
| Second | HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY-II | PMS-608 | 4(3+1) |
| Second | HUMAN ANATOMY-II | PMS-609 | 4(3+1) |
| Second | ENGLISH-II | PMS-610 | 2(2+0) |
| Second | ISLAMIC STUDIES | PMS-611 | 2(2+0) |
| Semester Total | 16 | ||
03 Third Semester
| Semester/Year | Name of Subject | CODE | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third | GENERAL PATHOLOGY-I | PMS-612 | 3(2+1) |
| Third | PHARMACOLOGY-I | PMS-614 | 3(2+1) |
| Third | COMMUNICATION SKILLS | PMS-615 | 3(2+1) |
| Third | MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY-I | PMS-613 | 3(2+1) |
| Third | DENTAL MATERIALS-I | DEN-601 | 3(2+1) |
| Third | ORAL HISTOLOGY | DEN-602 | 3(2+1) |
| Semester Total | 18 | ||
04 Fourth Semester
| Semester/Year | Name of Subject | CODE | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fourth | BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES | PMS-619 | 2(2+0) |
| Fourth | TOOTH MORPHOLOGY | DEN-603 | 3(2+1) |
| Fourth | DENTAL MATERIALS-II | DEN-604 | 3(2+1) |
| Fourth | PERIODONTOLOGY | DEN-605 | 3(2+1) |
| Fourth | ORAL PATHOLOGY AND ORAL MEDICINE-I | DEN-606 | 3(2+1) |
| Fourth | PHARMACOLOGY II | PMS-616 | 3(2+1) |
| Semester Total | 17 | ||
05 Fifth Semester
| Semester/Year | Name of Subject | CODE | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fifth | PARTIAL DENTURE PROSTHODONTICS | DEN-607 | 3(2+1) |
| Fifth | ORAL PATHOLOGY AND ORAL MEDICINE-II | DEN-608 | 3(2+1) |
| Fifth | MINOR ORAL SURGERY-I | DEN-609 | 3(2+1) |
| Fifth | COMMUNITY & PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY | DEN-610 | 3(2+1) |
| Fifth | FUNDAMENTALS OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL RADIOLOGY | DEN-611 | 3(2+1) |
| Fifth | OPERATIVE DENTISTRY | DEN-612 | 3(2+1) |
| Semester Total | 18 | ||
06 Sixth Semester
| Semester/Year | Name of Subject | CODE | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sixth | BIOSTATISTICS | PMS-622 | 3(2+1) |
| Sixth | RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | PMS-621 | 3(2+1) |
| Sixth | ENDODONTICS | DEN-613 | 3(2+1) |
| Sixth | COMPLETE DENTURE PROSTHODONTICS | DEN-614 | 3(2+1) |
| Sixth | ORTHODONTICS-I | DEN-615 | 3(2+1) |
| Sixth | PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY | DEN-616 | 3(2+1) |
| Semester Total | 18 | ||
07 Seventh Semester
| Semester/Year | Name of Subject | CODE | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seventh | ORTHODONTICS-II | DEN-617 | 3(2+1) |
| Seventh | FIXED PROSTHODONTICS | DEN-618 | 3(2+1) |
| Seventh | FUNDAMENTALS OF IMPLANTOLOGY | DEN-619 | 3(2+1) |
| Seventh | FUNDAMENTAL OF INFECTION CONTROL | PMS-624 | 2(1+1) |
| Seventh | MEDICAL EMERGENCIES IN DENTAL PRACTICE | DEN-620 | 3(2+1) |
| Seventh | MINOR ORAL SURGERY-II | DEN-621 | 3(2+1) |
| Semester Total | 17 | ||
08 Eight Semester
| Semester/Year | Name of Subject | CODE | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eight | RESEARCH PROJECT | PMS-626 | 6 |
| Eight | SEMINAR | PMS-627 | 1 |
| Eight | BIOETHICS | PMS-625 | 2(2+0) |
| Eight | MAXILLOFACIAL PROSTHODONTICS | DEN-622 | 3(2+1) |
| Semester Total | 12 | ||
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