BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) at Southern Medical University is an undergraduate dental degree designed to train competent dental professionals with solid foundations in basic medicine, clinical medicine and specialised dentistry. The program typically lasts five to six years, including a compulsory clinical internship, and is offered in English-taught format for international students. It covers comprehensive coursework such as dental biology, dental anatomy and physiology, oral pathology, dental and maxillofacial surgery, operative dentistry and endodontics, periodontology, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, orthodontics, preventive dentistry, dental materials science and imaging diagnosis, equipping students with both theoretical knowledge and practical clinical skills needed for diagnosing and treating common oral and maxillofacial diseases. Upon successful completion of all academic and clinical requirements, graduates are awarded the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree, qualifying them for careers in dental practice, oral health care, clinical research, and further postgraduate study in dentistry and related fields.

NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements. It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.