About SDCP
The School of Dental Care Professional (SDCP) offers two dental care professional (DCP) programs namely, BS Dental Hygiene and BS Dental Technology in – line with the requirements and guidelines of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan. SDCP has produced more than 300 Dental Hygienists and Dental Technologists since 2013 when our first batches from these two programs were graduated from DUHS. Over the period of time, dentistry in DUHS has evolved from a “dentist – centric clinical practice” to a “team – based dental care” and realized the potential of these DCPs for a modern dental healthcare system and service provision.
Dow University of Health Sciences established School of Dental Care Professional (SDCP) in the year 2007. Initially, the school was offering 2 – year Diploma programs in Dental Hygiene and Technology under apprenticeship of Dr. Ishrat ul Ebad Khan Institute of Oral Health Sciences (DIKIOHS). Later, in 2010 the school was upgraded to offer 4 – year Bachelors Degree programs with the vision of transforming dentistry through the strategic integration of an auxiliary arm known as dental care professionals (DCPs) due to the growing mis-match between the dental workforce structure and public dental demands.
Prof. Dr. Ambrina Qureshi
Dow University of Health Sciences prioritizes dental healthcare by fostering a skilled team of operating and non-operating dental care professionals. Committed to global healthcare standards, the institution offers structured programs, emphasizing patient-centered education and hands – on practical training. The adept faculty, comprising Dental Hygienists and Dental Laboratory Technologists, excels in teaching, patient care, research, and community services. With a focus on lifelong learning, the School of Dental Care Professionals envisions growth, including plans for master-level programs in dental hygiene and technology.
The School of Dental Care Professionals of Dow University of Health Sciences is committed to advancing dental allied health education, research, and clinical practice through innovation, digital integration, and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient care and address oral health disparities
Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan
Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC) Pakistan
Our Programs
As per the types of degree program defined by the Higher Education Commission the DCP Programs are classified as Four-Year Degree Bachelor Programs (requiring Licensure) in order to enable graduate practice in the field. The two disciplines offered as Dental Hygiene and Dental Technology which are regulated by the Allied Health Professional Council of Pakistan.
The curriculum and course assessment criteria have been revised and approved by the Academic Council [vide Resolution No. DUHS/AC-25/28.09.2022] and Syndicate [vide Resolution Syn-93/22.10.2022/Item-5] of the Dow University of Health Sciences. The framework of these programs follows the Undergraduate Education (Revised) Policy 2023 by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan as approved and adopted by the Academic Council DUHS/AC-27/12.09,2023] and Syndicate [Syn-98/20.09.2023/Item-4] of Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi. The structure is designed to balance the 30 credit hours of general education, interdisciplinary, disciplinary and practical requirements to enhance the likelihood of student success.
| SEMESTERS | TYPES OF COURSES | BS DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM | BS DENTAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM | ||
| NO. OF COURSES | CREDIT HOURS | NO. OF COURSES | CREDIT HOURS | ||
| SEMESTER- I | General Education Courses | 4 Courses | 11 | 4 Courses | 11 |
| Interdisciplinary Courses | 2 Courses | 06 | 2 Courses | 06 | |
| SEMESTER- II | General Education Courses | 4 Courses | 09 | 4 Courses | 09 |
| Interdisciplinary Courses | 2 Courses | 06 | 2 Courses | 06 | |
| SEMESTER- III | General Education Courses | 3 Courses | 08 | 3 Courses | 08 |
| Interdisciplinary Courses | 2 Courses | 05 | 2 Courses | 05 | |
| Disciplinary Courses/ Foundation | 1 Course | 02 | 1 Course | 02 | |
| SEMESTER- IV | General Education Courses | 1 Course | 02 | 1 Course | 02 |
| Disciplinary Courses/ Foundation | 4 Courses | 13 | 4 Courses | 13 | |
| SEMESTER- V | Disciplinary Courses/ Foundation | 4 Courses | 12 | 4 Courses | 12 |
| Disciplinary Courses/ Major | 1 Course | 04 | 1 Course | 04 | |
| SEMESTER- VI | Disciplinary Courses/ Foundation | 1 Course | 04 | 1 Course | 04 |
| Disciplinary Courses /Major | 3 Courses | 12 | 3 Courses | 12 | |
| SEMESTER- VII | Disciplinary Courses/ Foundation | 1 Course | 04 | 1 Course | 04 |
| Disciplinary Courses /Major | 3 Courses | 12 | 3 Courses | 12 | |
| SEMESTER- VIII | Disciplinary Courses /Major | 4 Courses | 12 | 3 Courses | 12 |
| Field Experience | 04 | 04 | |||
| Capstone Project | Embedded hours* | 04 | 1 Course | 04 | |
Total 12 General Education Courses with a total of 30 Credit Hours
Total 06 Interdisciplinary Courses with a total of 17 Credit Hours
Total 11 Foundation Disciplinary Courses with a total of 35 Credit Hours
Total 11 Major Disciplinary Courses with a total of 40 Credit Hours
*Community based project hours (1 credit hour each) are embedded in Disciplinary Courses for Dental Hygiene Program and one Separate Lab- based Course to complete Capstone Project for Dental Technology Program
Total 39 Courses in BS Dental Hygiene with a total of 130 Credit Hours
Total 40 Courses in BS Dental Technology with a total of 130 Credit Hours
General Requirements & Rules
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Curriculum
Undergraduate Programs
Master’s
MPhil in Pharmacology
Mphil in Pharmaceutics
Mphil in Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Mphil in Pharmacognosy
Mphil in Pharmacy Practicetor of Pharmacy – Pham D (Morning and Evening)
PHD
- Ph.D in Pharmacology
SDCP News
Appointment of Designated Officer under section 7(1) of the Sindh Transparency and Right to Information Act 2016
Announcement for the Points Routes on the Day of Convocation (14th December 2023)
ELECTIONS TO THE SYNDICATE OF DOW UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES-2023
“Mastering The Art of Effective Leadership” fully funded program by Emerging Leadership Academy (ELA), DUHS
Establishment of Dow University Students Global Scholar Community
SDCP Examination Results
Information on the examinations and assessments process at the University: from entering for examinations through to accessing your results.
EXAMINATION NOTIFICATION: FORM & FEE OF BS DCP SEMESTER – IV RETAKE EXAMINATION 2025 (OLD POLICY)
Read more: EXAMINATION NOTIFICATION: FORM & FEE OF BS DCP SEMESTER – IV RETAKE EXAMINATION 2025 (OLD POLICY)EXAMINATION NOTIFICATION: FORM & FEE OF BS DCP SEMESTER – I , II, III & V RETAKE EXAMINATION 2025 (BATCH – 18, 17 & 16)
Read more: EXAMINATION NOTIFICATION: FORM & FEE OF BS DCP SEMESTER – I , II, III & V RETAKE EXAMINATION 2025 (BATCH – 18, 17 & 16)RESULT: BS DCP SEM-VII TERMINAL EXAM 2025 (BATCH-16)
Read more: RESULT: BS DCP SEM-VII TERMINAL EXAM 2025 (BATCH-16)Facilities
Dow School of Dental Care Professionals was established in 2007.
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