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COURSE FACT

STUDY LEVEL PROGRAM DURATION CREDITS HOURS

Under Graduate

8 Semesters, 4 years

128

Eligibility Criteria

F.Sc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent with at least 45% marks from a recognized board.


Objectives

  •  To produce skilled dental technologists who can support dental surgeons in clinical and laboratory settings. 
  • To equip students with comprehensive knowledge of dental materials, prosthetics, orthodontics, and oral anatomy. 
  • To enhance technical competencies in designing and fabricating dental appliances and prostheses. 
  • To promote ethical practices, research orientation, and patient-centered care in dental health sciences.

Role and Scope

Graduates will be able to serve in: 

  • Dental laboratories in public and private hospitals 
  • Dental clinics and healthcare centers 
  • Academic and research institutions 
  • Dental equipment and material companies 
  • Government healthcare programs

They may also pursue higher studies in Dental Technology or allied dental sciences.

Semesters and Courses

Semester I

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
GEC-6101 Functional English 3(3+0)
GEC-6102 Quantitative Reasoning I 3(3+0)
IDAC-6201 Anatomy 3(2+1)
IDAC-6202 Biochemistry 3(2+1)
IDAC-6203 Physiology 3(2+1)
NCC-6401 Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation I N.C
  Total Credit Hours 15(12+3)

Semester II

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
GEC-6103 Expository Writing 3(3+0)
GEC-6104 Applications of Information and Communication Technologies 3(2+1)
GEC-6105/6106 Islamic Studies/Ethics 2(2+0)
GEC-6107 Introduction to Physics 3(2+1)
GEC-6108 Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan 2(2+0)
DH-6301 Dental Biology 2(2+0)
NCC-6402 Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation II N.C
  Total Credit Hours 15(13+2)

Semester III

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
GEC-6109 Quantitative Reasoning II 3(3+0)
GEC-6110 Civics and Community Engagement 2(2+0)
GEC-6111 Entrepreneurship 2(2+0)
DH-6302 Applied Pharmacology 2(2+0)
DH-6303 Dental Materials I 3(2+1)
DH-6304 Dental Morphology 3(2+1)
NCC-6403 Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation III N.C
  Total Credit Hours 15(13+2)

Semester IV

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
GEC-6112 International Relations 2(2+0)
GEC-6113 Applied Psychology 2(2+0)
DH-6305 Patient Care 3(2+1)
DH-6306 Gnathological Concepts 3(2+1)
DH-6307 Applied Medicine 2(2+0)
DH-6308 Introduction to Dental Lab 3(2+1)
NCC-6404 Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation IV N.C
  Total Credit Hours 15(12+3)

Semester V

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
DH-6309 Medical Emergencies in Dental Procedure 3(2+1)
DH-6310 Applied Surgery 3(3+0)
DH-6311 Fundamentals of Infection Control 3(3+0)
DH-6312 Orthodontics I 3(3+0)
DH-6313 Dental Materials II 3(3+0)
DH-6314 Laser and 3D Printing Applications in Dental Labs 2(2+0)
  Total Credit Hours 17(16+1)

Semester VI

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
IDAC-6204 Biostatistics 3(3+0)
DH-6315 Orthodontics II 4(3+1)
DH-6316 Metal Framework Construction 2(1+1)
DH-6317 Fixed Prosthodontics (Crown) 3(2+1)
DH-6318 Ceramic Layering & Finishing 3(2+1)
DH-6319 Aesthetic Restorative Techniques 2(1+1)
  Total Credit Hours 17(12+5)

Semester VII

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
DH-6320 Research Methodology 2(2+0)
DH-6321 Laser Applications in Dental Technology 2(2+0)
DH-6322 Medical Ethics and Behavioural Sciences 2(2+0)
DH-6323 Hospital Management 2(2+0)
DH-6324 Quality Assurance in Dental Lab 3(3+0)
ISC-6501 Internship I 3(0+3)
  Total Credit Hours 17(13+4)

Semester VIII

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
CPC-6601 Capstone Project 3(0+3)
DH-6325 Evidence Based Practice 2(2+0)
DH-6326 Accreditation and Legal Frameworks in Healthcare 2(2+0)
DH-6327 Leadership, Communication and Teamwork 3(3+0)
DH-6328 Documentation & Reporting in Dental Labs 2(2+0)
DH-6328 Self-care and Mental Health 2(2+0)
ISC-6502 Internship II 3(0+3)
  Total Credit Hours 17(10+7)