#Our_Programmes

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Doctor of Dental Surgery is a 5 year programme. The curriculum is designed to fulfill the five major components of dental education, namely:
  • Preclinical dentistry.
  • Clinical dentistry.
  • Hospital based dentistry.
  • Community/Society based dentistry.
  • Life-long learning experience through research exercise

5 Years

Intakes: September

Overview

This program is conducted in two stages:

1. Preclinical Phase - A two year program, which covers Medical Science courses (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Dental Courses (Professional Development and IT, Oral Biology, Society and Health, Preventive Dentistry, Dental Public Health, Dental Materials and Dental Technology). The latter is designed to help the students learn about the technical aspects of the dental program. Assessments take place in every semester along with yearly professional examinations.

2. Clinical Phase - This phase covers the next three years of study. In this phase, integrated teaching and learning process is undertaken to expose the students to dental clinical work and it also helps them to learn about community dentistry. This program offers the students with the opportunity to enhance their critical thinking skills and acquire knowledge about a particular discipline of dentistry through research exercise, which is of interest to them. It includes subjects, such as Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Conservative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Periodontology, Orthodontics, Paediatric Dentistry, Oral Pathology, Oral Medicine, Dental Imaging, Endodontics and Dental Research. Students of this program, will also be exposed to medical subjects namely; General Medicine and General Surgery for better treatment of patients with chronic illness, who may require special needs as far as dental treatment is concerned.

Program Aim

To produce graduates, who are equipped with scientific knowledge, skills and commendable attitudes, so that they emerge as responsible and competent dental practitioners and promote safe dental practice within the society or community.

Career Opportunities

There are excellent career options for Dental graduates and they can wish to pursue their career as dental officers in the Ministry of Health, Indian Armed Forces or any other government agencies. Students can aslo work in clinics or can choose to work in universities or institutions as lecturers/professors. Students interested in research, can opt to work in research centers or corporate agencies, to advance their career.

Graduates of Dentistry of Lincoln Education Academy are eligible to be registered with the Indian Dental Council and undergo a two-year compulsory service (Indian citizens only) or any other requirement(s) depicted by the Indian Dental Council, on a frequent basis.

Subject highlights

Sl.No. MQA Subject Code Subject Name
Preclinical Courses
Year 1
1 MD 3101 Metabolism and Nutrition (Biochemistry)
2 MD 3102 Cell and Tissues (Histology)
3 MD 3103 Human Genetics
4 MD 3104 Abnormal Cells and Tissues (Pathology)
5 MD 3105 Basic Pharmacology
6 MD 3106 General Body Functions (Physiology)
7 MD 3107 Personal and Professional Development
8 MD 3108 General Body Structure (Anatomy)
9 MD 3109 Human Development (Embryology)
10 MD 3110 Normal Flora and Abnormal Microorganisms (Microbiology)
11 MD 3111 Response to Stimuli (Immunology)
12 MD 3112 Biostatistics and Research Methodology
13 MD 3113 Epidemiology
14 MD 3114 Introduction to Medical Ethics
15 MD 3115 Behavioral Sciences
Year 2
16 MD 3201 Haematology System
17 MD 3202 Musculoskeletal System
18 MD 3203 Gastrointestinal System
19 MD 3204 Endocrine System
20 MD 3205 Respiratory System
21 MD 3206 Renal and Urinary System
22 MD 3207 Reproductive System
23 MD 3208 Cardiovascular System
24 MD 3209 Central Nervous System
Clinical Courses
Year 3
25 MD 4301 Internal Medicine I
26 MD 4302 Paediatrics I
27 MD 4303 Surgery I
28 MD 4304 Obstetrics and Gynaecology I
29 MD 4305 Psychiatry I
30 MD 4306 Family Medicine I
31 MD 4307 Community Medicine I
32 MD 4308 Introduction to Clinical Clerkship (without exam)
33 MD 4309 Entrepreneurship for Medical Profession (without exam)
Year 4
34 MD 4401 Internal Medicine II
35 MD 4402 Paediatrics II
36 MD4403 Surgery II
37 MD 4404 Obstetrics and Gynaecology II
38 MD 4405 Radiology
39 MD 4406 Otorhinolaryngology
40 MD 4407 Ophthalmology
41 MD 4408 Community Medicine II
42 MD 4409 Dermatology
43 MD 4410 Orthopaedics I
44 MD 4411 Anaesthesiology
45 MD 4412 Forensic Medicine
46 MD 4413 Elective posting (Without exam)
Year 5
47 MD 4501 Internal Medicine III
48 MD 4502 Paediatrics III
49 MD 4503 Surgery III
50 MD 4504 Obstetrics and Gynaecology III
51 MD 4505 Psychiatry II
52 MD 4506 Family Medicine II
53 MD 4507 Emergency Medicine
54 MD 4508 Orthopaedics II

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements :

  1. Higher Education Certificate of India (STPM): BBA Grade, ABC, or AAC in 3 subjects i.e.
    • Biology, and
    • Chemistry, and
    • Physics or Mathematics
  2. General Certificate of Education Advanced (“A”) level: Grade BBB, ABC or AAC in 3 subjects i.e.
    • Biology, and
    • Chemistry, and
    • Physics or Mathematics
  3. Matriculation Or Foundation in Science Or Pre-Medical course CGPA 3.0 (out of 4) in 3 subjects i.e.
    • Biology, and
    • Chemistry, and
    • Physics or Mathematics
    And Provided that the course is not less than 1 year in the same accredited institution And The minimum entry qualification is 5 Bs each in
    • Biology, and
    • Chemistry, and
    • Physics, and
    • Mathematics or Additional Mathematics; and
    • Another subject
    4. At School Certificate level or its equivalent Unified Education Certificate (UEC)
    B4 each in 5 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Additional Mathematics.
  4. Monash University Foundation Pre-University Program (MUFY)
    Or
    University of New South Wales (UNSW) Foundation
    Or
    Western Australia Curriculum Council
    Or
    HSC Sydney Australia
    Or
    Trinity College Foundation Studies
    Or
    Australian Universities Foundation Programmes
    Or
    South Australian Matriculation (SAM)
    Or
    Victorian Certificate of Education, Australia Year 12
    Or
    Australian Matriculation (Ausmat):
    Aggregate or average of 80% or the equivalent of B in any 3 subjects i.e.
    • Biology, and
    • Chemistry, and
    • Physics or Mathematics
    Or
    80% ATAR provided the subjects include
    • Biology, and
    • Chemistry, and
    • Physics or Mathematics
  5. National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3
    Or
    New Zealand Bursary:
    Average of 80% in any 3 subjects i.e.
    • Biology, and
    • Chemistry, and
    • Physics or Mathematics
  6. Canadian Pre-University (CPU)
    Or
    Canadian International Matriculation Program (CIMP/ Canadian Grade 12/13)
    Or
    Ontario Secondary School Diploma Grade 12:
    Average of 80% in any 3 subjects i.e.
    • Biology, and
    • Chemistry, and
    • Physics or Mathematics
  7. Indian Pre-University :
    Average of 70% in any 3 subjects i.e.
    • Biology, and
    • Chemistry, and
    • Physics or Mathematics
  8. International Baccalaureate (IB):
    Or a. Diploma Level
    30 points with a minimum of 2 science subjects or Mathematics at Higher Level (HL) and 1 science subject at Standard Level
    And Attained a minimum score of 4 each in
    • Biology, and
    • Chemistry, and
    • Physics or Mathematics
  9. Diploma in Health Sciences
    Or b. bachelor's degree level
    CGPA 3.5 (out of 4) And
    Provided the course is not less than 5 semesters or 2½ years in the same accredited institution
    And
    The minimum entry qualification is 2 Bs each in
    • Biology; and
    • Chemistry; and
    • Physics; and
    3 credits each in
    • English; and
    • Mathematics or Additional Mathematics; and
    • Another subject
      • At School Certificate level or its equivalent
  10. Degree in Health or Pure or Applied Sciences: CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) 5- year medical program
  11. Degree in Health or Pure or Applied Sciences: CGPA 3.3 (out of 4.0) 4- year graduate entry medical program
  12. Degree in the Arts or Humanities: CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0) 5- year medical program
  13. Degree in the Arts or Humanities: CGPA 3.75 (out of 4.0) 4- year graduate entry medical program

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