Faculty of Dentistry
Faculty of Dentistry
Introduction
The Faculty of Dentistry – Ain Shams University aspires to be among the regionally recognized educational institutions distinguished by innovative academic programs that serve diverse segments of society through the preparation of modern graduates with advanced technical skills.
The Faculty emphasizes the utmost importance of oral and dental health by providing high-quality dental care services to all members of society.
Ain Shams University, upon the recommendation of the Faculty Council, awards the Bachelor of Clinical Dentistry to students who successfully complete the Clinical Dentistry Program under the credit hour system.
Enrollment in this program is open to Egyptian and international students holding a General Secondary Education Certificate (Science Section) or its equivalent, who are assigned through the Coordination Office, the International Students Administration, or transferred from other faculties in accordance with the regulations and criteria set by the Faculty Council.
Admission shall not exceed the Faculty’s capacity and must not conflict with the quality standards of the educational process.
Applicants must:
Submit all required and announced documents to the Student Affairs Department.
Complete all relevant registration forms.
Present a valid English language proficiency certificate from an institution approved by the Faculty Council.
Successfully pass the medical examination according to the rules determined by the Faculty Council.
Students who have been permanently expelled from any governmental or private university shall not be admitted.
Transfer may be allowed from another recognized Faculty of Dentistry in Egyptian governmental universities or from accredited foreign universities, provided that the student studies at Ain Shams University Faculty of Dentistry for at least six academic semesters.
The program follows a regular attendance system; part-time or distance enrollment is not permitted. Student attendance and participation are governed by the Faculty Council’s regulations.
The program operates under the credit hour system, where:
One credit hour equals one lecture hour per week.
Two or three hours of laboratory or clinical sessions per week.
All courses are taught in English.
The total number of credit hours required for graduation is 189 credit hours.
The curriculum includes University Requirements (general humanities courses) and Faculty Requirements, which cover basic medical sciences and applied clinical sciences.
The academic year is divided into three semesters as follows:
First Semester: Begins on the third Saturday of September and lasts for 16 weeks.
Second Semester: Begins on the second Saturday of February and lasts for 16 weeks.
Summer Semester: Begins on the first Saturday of July and lasts for 8 weeks.
Registration for any semester must be completed within two weeks before its start, after fulfilling all admission requirements and paying the prescribed tuition fees.
The summer semester is optional, and the Faculty Council determines the minimum number of students required for course registration.
Students may register in the summer semester to retake failed courses or to improve their cumulative GPA, upon the academic advisor’s recommendation, with an average academic load of one or two courses.
The minimum duration of study for this program is five academic years.
The educational service fees per credit hour are determined annually by the University based on the Faculty Council’s recommendation.
An annual increase of up to 10% may be applied according to the regulations of the Supreme Council of Universities.
Students must sign a commitment to pay the prescribed tuition fees for the entire duration of study.
Tuition fees are collected each semester and are calculated based on the number of credit hours the student registers for in the first, second, and summer semesters, with a minimum payment equivalent to 10 credit hours per semester, unless the student has fewer hours remaining to complete graduation requirements, in which case the actual number of hours is used.
Summer semester fees are determined by the actual number of credit hours registered.
Up to 21 credit hours may be registered by students with a cumulative GPA ≥ 2.00.
Up to 18 credit hours for students with a GPA between 1.00 and < 2.00.
Up to 14 credit hours for students with a GPA below 1.00.
Students may not register for a course without having passed its prerequisite(s).
Late registration is not considered final until the student pays a late registration fee in addition to the standard tuition fees.
Students may register as auditors in certain courses (if space permits) after regular students are enrolled and after paying the required tuition fees. Auditors are not allowed to take examinations or receive certificates for such courses.
The Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs assigns each student an academic advisor from among the faculty members upon admission.
The advisor must follow up on the student’s academic performance, assist in course selection each semester, and may recommend placing the student on academic probation for one semester with a reduced study load (minimum 12 credit hours).
The academic advisor may also recommend that a student retake previously passed courses or enroll in additional courses to raise the GPA and meet graduation requirements.
A student may change registered courses within two weeks from the start of the semester (not applicable to the summer semester).
A student may withdraw from a course within a maximum of eight weeks from the start of the first or second semester, or two weeks in the summer semester — fees are non-refundable.
A student wishing to withdraw from a semester for an approved excuse must submit a written request to the Student Affairs Department. Upon approval, the student may retake the withdrawn courses in a later semester (attendance and examination required) without it being counted as a failure.
A student may re-register in any course in which they received a Fail grade or were forbidden from taking the exam (Forced Withdrawal) due to unmet attendance or coursework requirements. The course must be retaken with full study and examination obligations after paying the corresponding tuition fees.
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Internal Regulations for the Clinical Dentistry Program