Overview
The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program at Elrazi Medical University equips students with the knowledge, skills, and professional competence to become licensed dental practitioners registered with relevant dental governing bodies. This patient-centered program blends theoretical instruction with hands-on clinical training, preparing students to excel in dental care environments.
Our students learn under the guidance of experienced dental faculty and specialists. The program provides access to state-of-the-art dental laboratories and clinical centers, where students develop essential skills such as oral examination, dental diagnosis, treatment planning, operative dentistry, surgery, prosthodontics, and patient follow-up care. Advanced practical sessions include the use of interactive models to simulate complex dental and oral maxillofacial procedures, ensuring graduates are confident, skilled, and practice-ready.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the BDS program are prepared for careers in both public and private sectors, locally and internationally.
Professional Roles:
Dentist
Oral Health Educator
Dental Surgeon
Orthodontic or Prosthodontic Specialist (with further training)
Work Settings:
Dental Hospitals and Clinics
Community Dental Care Centers
Private Practice
Oral Health Outreach Programs
Graduates are also encouraged to explore specialization, research, or private clinic establishment.
Program Learning Outcomes
The program ensures students gain comprehensive dental knowledge and clinical expertise throughout the study period.
Focus: Basic sciences that form the foundation of medicine
Courses include:
Communication in English
Nigerian Peoples and Culture
Elementary Mathematics I & II
General Biology I & II + Practical Sessions
General Chemistry I & II + Practical Sessions
General Physics I & II + Practical Sessions
Focus: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry and Early Clinical Skills
Key Course Components:
Gross Anatomy of Limbs, Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis & Perineum
Histology & Embryology
Blood, Cardiovascular, Respiratory & Renal Physiology
Cell Biology, Carbohydrates, Lipids, Enzymes & Metabolism
Clinical Skills I & II
Entrepreneurship & General Studies
Focus: Transition from theory to disease mechanisms
Areas Covered:
Neuroanatomy & Human Genetics
Gastrointestinal, Endocrine & Reproductive Physiology
General & Systemic Pathology
Introductory Pharmacology
Microbiology & Parasitology
Biochemical Genetics & Nutrition
Clinical Skills III
Peace & Conflict Studies
Focus: Disease Processes & Diagnostic Medicine
Courses Include:
Systemic Pathology & Forensic Pathology
Medical Bacteriology, Virology, Parasitology & Mycology
Clinical Chemistry, Immunology & Nutrition
Haematology & Blood Transfusion Science
Fundamental & Clinical Pharmacology
Focus: Hospital-based clinical training
Major Clinical Rotations:
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Paediatrics & Child Health
Community Medicine & Public Health Programs
Emergency Medicine & Bedside Clinical Practice
Research Ethics, Biostatistics & Health Policy
Students participate in:
Ward rounds
Theatre sessions
On-call duties
Primary health outreach projects
Focus: Advanced patient management, specialty exposure and independent practice readiness
Rotations include:
Orthopaedic Surgery
Ophthalmology
Anaesthesia & Critical Care
Psychiatry
General Surgery & Sub-Specialties (Plastic, Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic, etc.)
Internal Medicine Subspecialties (Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases, etc.)
Students complete:
Final Clinical Examinations
Logbook & Competency Evaluation
Graduation Licensing Requirements
