BS Dental hygiene (BS-dh)
Program Objectives
- To develop highly skilled dental hygienists capable of providing effective preventive care and promoting oral health, supporting dental professionals in delivering high-quality, patient-centered dental services.
- To equip students with comprehensive training in preventive dental care, including scaling, root planing, oral hygiene instruction, and patient education, with a strong emphasis on clinical skills, evidence-based practices, and patient-centered care.
- To foster the development of a strong professional identity, ethical practice, leadership abilities, and critical thinking skills necessary for advancing dental hygiene practice and contributing to interdisciplinary dental teams.
- To instill a commitment to lifelong learning, innovation, and continuous professional development in response to evolving trends in dental care, preventive technologies, and patient management strategies.
WHY CHOOSE BS DENTAL HYGIENE AT SOHAIL UNIVERSITY?
Extensive Hands-On Learning
- Structured Clinical Training:
Engage in hands-on practice in modern dental clinics, gaining experience in preventive care, oral hygiene instruction, and patient education.
On-Campus Clinical Experience
- Clinical Exposure at Medicare Dental Clinics and Sohail Trust Hospital:
Collaborate with dental teams in professional settings to develop your skills in patient care and preventive treatments. - Student Experiences and Testimonials:
Learn from current students and alumni who have thrived in the field and advanced their careers through this program.
Comprehensive Skill Development
- Broad-Based Clinical Training:
Build expertise in preventive dental care, scaling and root planing, patient counseling, and oral health education. - Adaptability Across Various Healthcare Settings:
Prepare to work in diverse environments such as private dental practices, community health centers, and public health programs.
Expert Faculty and Supervised Training
- Learn from Qualified Professionals:
Benefit from guidance by experienced faculty with advanced qualifications in dental hygiene and public health. - Hands-On Clinical Practice Under Expert Supervision:
Receive direct mentorship during your clinical training to ensure precise and effective patient care.
Student Support Services
- Academic Advising and Learning Resources
- Co-curricular Activities and Career Development
- Alumni Network for Professional Guidance
Postgraduate Opportunities
- MPhil in Medical Technology
- Master’s in Public Health (MPH)
Advance your education and expand your career potential through specialized postgraduate programs designed for leadership roles in dental hygiene and public health.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER LANDSCAPE: BS IN DENTAL HYGIENE
Play a vital role in preventive dental care and promoting oral health
- Clinical Roles:
- Cardiac Catheterization Technologist
- Echocardiography Technologist
- Exercise Tolerance Test (ETT) Technologist
- Electrophysiology Technologist
- Non-Clinical Roles:
- Education & Research (Instructor, Lecturers & Research Assistant)
- Pharmaceutical & Medical Technology Companies
- Healthcare Administration
High demand locally and internationally
Career growth through specialization and certification
Global opportunities.
BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY AT SOHAIL UNIVERSITY
The BS in Dental Hygiene program at Sohail University integrates advanced clinical techniques with patient care, preparing you for a successful career in preventive dental health.
Apply now and take the first step toward shaping your future in the field of dental hygiene.
RECOGNITION BY GOVERNING BODIES
All undergraduate programs offered by the Department of Biomedical & Biological Sciences (BBS) are officially recognized by the following regulatory bodies:
- Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan
- Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC)
This recognition ensures that our programs meet national academic and professional standards, enabling graduates to pursue advanced studies, licensure, and careers both locally and internationally.
INDUSTRY-LINKED ROBUST SKILL DEVELOPMENT
At Sohail University, academic learning is seamlessly integrated with real-world healthcare experiences. Through partnerships with leading hospitals, students gain hands-on clinical exposure as part of their curriculum—sharpening practical skills and preparing them for the healthcare industry.
- Medicare Cardiac & General Hospital (MCGH)
- Layton Rehmatullah Benevolent Trust (LRBT)
- Sohail Trust Hospital (STH)
- National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD)
- Karachi Institute of Radiotherapy & Nuclear Medicine (KIRAN)
- Afzaal Memorial Thalassemia Foundation (AMTF)
- National Institute of Blood Diseases (NIBD)
- Health & Nutrition Lounge
Biomedical Research Center (BRC)
Sohail University has taken a significant step forward in enriching its educational offerings by establishing the Biomedical Research Center (BRC) at the campus. The center is a state-of-the-art, temperature-controlled research facility designed to foster innovation in the biomedical and biological sciences.
The BRC is divided into specialized sections:
- Molecular Biology
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Cell Culture
- Tissue Imaging
- Bioinformatics
Equipped with the latest, safety-certified research tools and technologies, the BRC provides students with a cutting-edge environment to explore, experiment, and advance their scientific pursuits.
Contact Us
- 0326803401
- Ext: 3303/ 3309
- 021-34935008-9
- bbsundergraduate.secretariat@sohailuniversity.edu.pk
- 22-23 Shaheed-e-Millat Road, Karachi-74000 Pakistan
ADmission Criteria
- Minimum 45% marks HSC Pre-Medical for Biomedical Sciences programs OR O/ A level – Foreign High School Equivalence.
- Equivalence, as determined by the Inter board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC), is required for all non-Pakistan Boards of Education (www.ibcc.edu.pk)
- Qualify Aptitude Test & Interview
- Candidates residing outside of Pakistan may submit SAT/ACT results instead of sitting Aptitude Test
COURSE OUTLINE:
Total credit hours= 133
Semester I | Semester II |
· Islamic Studies (2+0) · Functional English (3+0) · Application of information and communication technologies (2+1) · Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan (2+0) · Natural Sciences (2+1) · Quantitative Reasoning-I (3+0) | · Expository writing (3+0) · Social Sciences (2+0) · Civics and community engagement (1+1) · Metabolic Chemistry in Human (2+1) · Creative Art and Humanities Foreign Language (2+0) · Quantitative Reasoning-II (3+0) |
Semester III | Semester IV |
· Physiology (3+0) · Dental Anatomy and Terminologies (M) (3+0) · General Anatomy (3+0) · Biosafety and Bioethics (3+0) · Microbiology-I (2+1) · General Pharmacology (I) (3+0)
| · Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene (M) (3+0) · Dental Material (M) (2+1) · Entrepreneurship (G) (2+0) · Oral Pathology (M) (3+0) · Dental Radiography (M)(2+1) · Clinical Practicum-I (0+3)
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Semester V | Semester VI |
· Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery-I (M) (3+0) · Dental Instrumentation (M) (3+0) · Orthodontics(M) (3+0) · Dental Pharmacology (M) (3+0) · Operative Dentistry-I (M) (3+0) · Clinical Practicum-II (0+3)
| · Research Methodology (3+0) · Prosthodontics (M) (3+0) · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery-II (M)(3+0) · Operative Dentistry-II (M)(3+0) · Clinical Practicum-III (0+6)
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Semester VII | Semester VIII |
· Pediatric Dental Hygiene (M)(3+0) · Dental Anesthesiology (M) (3+0) · Special Paper OR Research Project-I (3+0) · Operative dentistry II (3+0) · Clinical Practicum-IV (0+6)
| · Capstone Project (CP) (3+0) · Dental Public Health and Education (M) 3+0 · Quality assurance in dentistry · Pediatric dentistry (3+0) · Clinical Practicum (0+6)
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*Note: Study plan can be modified as per need
FEE STRUCTURE 2025-2026
| Pakistani National (Pakistani Rupees) | |||||
| Particular | Charges (Rs.) | ||||
| Admission Fee (One Time Only) | 15,000 | ||||
| Security Deposit (One Time Only, Refundable) | 10,000 | ||||
| Tuition Fees (per semester) | 115,000 | ||||
| Enrolment Fee (one time only) | 3,000 | ||||
| Student Activity Fee (Per semester) | 1,500 | ||||
| Examination Fee (per semester) 10% increase Annually | 3,000 | ||||
| Documents Verification Fee (one time only) | 5,000 | ||||
| Council Registration Fee | 1,000 | ||||
| Lab Charges | 5,000 | ||||
| TOTAL (at the time of admission) | 158,500 | ||||
| Registration Fees | 1,500 | ||||
| Tution Fees are subject to yearly revision depanding on inflation and cost of living index | |||||
Transcript and Degree Charges
| S.No | Particulars | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Transcript | PKR 2500 | |||
| 2 | Duplicate | PKR 2000 | |||
| 3 | Partial Transcript | PKR 1500 | |||
| 4 | Degree (without convocation charges) | PKR 10,000 | |||
| 5 | Urgent Degree | PKR 15,000 | |||
| 6 | Degree Charges for Overseas Candidates | US $100 (by Bank Draft) | |||
| 7 | Duplicate Degree | PKR 10,000 | |||
| 8 | Transcript/Degree Verification Charges | PKR 1500 | |||
| The above charges can be revised* | |||||
FEE STRUCTURE
| Pakistani National (Pakistani Rupees) |
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| Particular | 1st Year | 2nd Year | 3rd Year | 4th Year | |
| Application Fee (One Time Only) | 1,500 | – | – | – | |
| Tuition Fees (Per Semester) | 92,400 | 98,870 | 108,755 | 125,070 | |
| Exam Fee (Per Semester) | 3,000 | – | – | – | |
| Enrollment Fee (One Time Only) | 3,000 | – | – | – | |
| Student Fund | 2,000 | – | – | – | |
| Lab Fee | 5,000 | – | – | – | |
| Admission Fee (One Time Only) | 15,000 | – | – | – | |
| Security Deposit (One Time Only, Refundable) | 10,000 | – | – | – | |
| Tution Fees are subject to yearly revision depanding on inflation and cost of living index | |||||
