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Program Overview

Credit Hours
134
Duration
4 years
Semesters
8
Attendance
Full-time

The BS Dental Hygiene at TUF is a four-year undergraduate program focused on preventive oral healthcare. It prepares ethical professionals to lead clinical care and community health initiatives through advanced therapeutic services.

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Why choose BS Dental Hygiene at TUF?

The University of Faisalabad (TUF) offers a well-designed BS Dental Hygiene program that combines comprehensive academic learning with practical clinical experience. Students benefit from:

  • Direct clinical access to patients for real-world practice.
  • State-of-the-art dental hygiene setups and ultrasonic scaling tools.
  • Guidance from industry-recognized dental surgeons and hygiene specialists.

This effective combination of classroom instruction and clinical practice makes TUF an excellent choice for students seeking a professional career in dental hygiene.

Key Skills You Will Master

Oral Health Assessment
Dental Hygiene Procedures
Patient Education
Periodontal Care Basics
Infection Control
Dental Charting

Career Outcomes

Upon completing this program, graduates will be qualified to work in the following areas:

  • Government health facilities, hospitals, and clinics
  • Teaching hospitals
  • Private and public clinics
  • Research labs
  • Public Health projects
  • Corporate work with dental product companies

Program Roadmap

Explore courses roadmap in BS Dental Hygiene

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
ISL-105 UNDERSTANDING OF QURAN I 1 (0-1) -
ISL-101 ISLAMIC STUDIES 2 (2-0) -
ETH-100 ETHICS NON MUSLIM Non-Credit -
ENG-107 FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH 3 (3-0) -
DH-101 DENTAL TERMINOLOGY AND PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE 2 (2-0) -
ANA-101 ANATOMY 3 (2-1) -
PHSL-101 PHYSIOLOGY 3 (2-1) -
GEN-105 CREATIVE ARTS 2 (2-0) -
Total Credit Hours 16
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
ISL-106 UNDERSTANDING QURAN II 1 (0-1) ISL-105
GEN-104 IDEOLOGY AND CONSTITUTION OF PAKISTAN 2 (2-0) -
ENG-108 EXPOSITORY WRITING 3 (3-0) -
CS-102 APPLICATION OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES 3 (2-1) -
BIOC-101 BIOCHEMISTRY 3 (2-1) -
ANA-205 ANATOMY HEAD AND NECK 3 (2-1) ANA-101
DH-102 FUNDAMENTALS DENTAL LAB SCIENCES 2 (2-0) -
Total Credit Hours 17
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
GEN-202 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES 3 (2-1) -
PSY-201 PSYCHOLOGY 2 (2-0) -
DH-201 ORAL BIOLOGY AND TOOTH MORPHOLOGY 3 (2-1) -
DH-202 DENTAL PHARMACOLOGY 3 (2-1) -
DH-203 MICROBIOLOGY INFECTION 2 (2-0) -
GEN-201 QUANTITATIVE REASONING I 3 (3-0) -
Total Credit Hours 16
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
GEN-206 ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2 (2-0) -
GEN-303 QUANTITATIVE REASONING II 3 (3-0) -
GEN-203 CIVICS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 2 (2-0) -
PATH-201 PATHOLOGY 3 (3-0) -
DH-204 DENTAL MATERIALS I 3 (2-1) -
DT-316 COMMUNITY DENTISTRY 3 (3-0) -
Total Credit Hours 16
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
DT-413 ORAL MEDICINE 3 (2-1) -
DH-301 ELECTIVE DENTAL TECHNOLOGY 3 (2-1) -
DH-302 LOCAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MANAGEMENT 3 (2-1) -
DH-303 CLINICAL SKILLS FOUNDATION 3 (1-2) -
DT-202 ORAL PATHOLOGY 3 (2-1) -
DH-304 BIOETHICS 2 (2-0) -
Total Credit Hours 17
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
DH-305 PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY 3 (3-0) -
DT-317 ORTHODONTICS 3 (2-1) -
DT-315 PROSTHODONTICS 3 (1-2) -
DT-311 DENTAL INSTRUMENTATION 3 (2-1) -
DH-306 MEDICAL EMERGENCY AND ITS MANAGEMENT 3 (1-2) -
DH-307 CLINICAL SKILLS 3 (1-2) -
Total Credit Hours 18
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
GEN-401 INTERNSHIP IN SUMMER 3 (0-3) -
Total Credit Hours 3
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
DH-401 SPECIAL NEED AND GERIATRIC PATIENT MANAGEMENT 2 (2-0) -
DH-402 BIOHAZARD MANAGEMENT 2 (2-0) -
DH-417 OPERATIVE DENTISTRY 3 (2-1) -
DH-403 DENTAL HYGIENE PERIODONTOLOGY I 3 (1-2) -
DT-420 ORAL RADIOLOGY 3 (1-2) -
DH-405 DENTAL TECHNOLOGY LAB 3 (0-3) -
Total Credit Hours 16
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
GEN-402 RESEARCH PROJECT 3 (0-3) -
DH-406 DENTAL HYGIENE PERIODONTOLOGY II 3 (1-2) -
DH-407 EVIDENCE BASED DENTAL HYGIENE CARE 3 (2-1) -
DH-408 NUTRITION AND HEALTH 3 (3-0) -
DH-409 DENTAL AESTHETICS 3 (1-2) -
Total Credit Hours 15

Admissions & Eligibility

Intermediate with minimum 45 % marks or equivalent.

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FAQs

Admission requirements : 45% marks in (FSC) pre medical is required.

Graduates of our programs have a variety of career options, including working as: Dental hygienists in dental clinics, hospitals, or private practices Educators and trainers in dental health institutions Research roles in dental health innovation Public Health Professionals: Promote dental health in communities.

After completing a degree in Dental Hygiene, career opportunities extend far beyond traditional clinical practice, including roles in education, public health, corporate sales, and administration

Yes, both the Dental Hygiene and Dental Technology programs include clinical placements and internships. Students get valuable experience , ensuring they are well-prepared for professional practice upon graduation.

Yes, international students are welcome to apply. The University of Faisalabad provides support to help international students adjust to their studies and life in Pakistan. Detailed information about international admissions can be found on the university’s official website or they can directly contact the admission office.