Objectives
To develop well-trained clinicians capable of providing the highest levels
of competence and commitment to their patients and to the community.
To foster independent thinking of the learners in order to increase their
knowledge and improve the wellbeing of the populations.
To serve the population through the delivery of oral health care in
hospital facilities and through outreach programs in underprivileged
communities.
To maintain a leadership role in oral health education, in scientific
research and in the shaping of public health policy, with an emphasis on
reducing health inequalities.
Do you have special manual skills or hobbies (drawing, playing musical
instruments, engraving)
How do you classify your temper? Calm, Patient? of good humor, not easily
annoyed? balanced in critical situations?
If your answers are yes and you love to be a future leader in oral health
care, come and join our teaching team and world-class facilities that
ensures to you the best learning and training environment.
Mission
The Faculty of Dentistry is committed to foster optimal dental clinical
effectiveness through professional didactic education and establishment of
standards for quality assurance and professional training.
To develop principled, skilled and compassionate dental practitioners and
leaders in oral health care.
The Faculty aims to deliver and promote high standard oral health services
by enhancing patients care and improving quality dental practice.
Vision
The Faculty of Dentistry envisions itself a leading institution among all
reputable dental schools internationally in terms of dental education;
research and patients care.
Our Faculty offers an excellent education for a career in dentistry. The curriculum is forward looking and innovative. We provide education to diverse undergraduate and postgraduate students to prepare them to practice dentistry in the 21st century. This education occurs in an ethical and professional environment in which quality dental care is provided to our patients.
Our faculty members are committed to providing you with an evidence-based education that incorporates the most advanced electronic education resources available. You will receive abundant experience in patient care.
The mission of our Faculty is to advance the oral health and general overall health of the people of Lebanon and others worldwide through excellence in teaching and learning, research and creative activities, patient care, civic engagement and service.
I encourage students to have a passion and live it, as passion is the difference between an average doctor and a great one.
At Faculty of Dentistry, Beirut Arab University, instead of just saying we train doctors , we grow people and along the way they become doctors.
Professor Essam Osman
Dean, Faculty of Dentistry
History of the Faculty
The Faculty of Dentistry at BAU was established in 1995 aiming to provide Lebanon and the region with highly qualified oral health care practitioners.
The Faculty of Dentistry attracts highly qualified and trained full-time staff members who are responsible for the teaching and clinical training, additional part-time clinical assistants and international visitors are sharing with their experiences and variety of concepts and treatment modalities.
Modern clinics and well-equipped laboratories distinguish the Faculty of Dentistry in the region. Research facilities are also available in the Dental School, the School of Engineering, and the School of Sciences.
The Faculty of Dentistry offers the Bachelor Degree in Dental Surgery (B.D.S.)
where the Bachelor Degree requirements consist of a total of 180 Credit Hours.
The undergraduate program is structured so as to provide the dental student with
comprehensive didactic dental education, as well as extensive clinical and
laboratory training in all dental specialties and related Medical sciences.
To be accepted for an undergraduate degree, applicants must:
hold the official Lebanese Secondary School Certificate in a branch relevant
to the chosen undergraduate field of specialization, or an official equivalent;
pass an admission examination in: English Language Biology Physics &
Chemistry.
Diplomas
The Diploma requirements for all specializations vary between 40 60 Credit
Hours according to the field of specialization.
The standard duration of study to obtain a Diploma vary between 4 6 semesters
according to the filed of specialization.
Master of Science in Dentistry Degree (M.Sc.D)
The Master of Science in Dentistry Degree requirements for all specializations,
vary between 46 66 Credit Hours according to the field of specialization.
The standard duration of study to obtain the Master of Science in Dentistry
Degree varies between 4 6 semesters according to the field of specialization.
PhD and D.Sc.D Degrees
The Faculty of Dentistry offers the following Degrees:
A- Doctor of Science in Dentistry (D.Sc.D)
B- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
The PhD and D.Sc.D Degrees requirements for all specializations consist of 50
Credit Hours where
the standard duration of study to obtain the PhD and D.Sc.D Degrees is six
semesters minimum.
1. Applicants for any of the postgraduate diplomas must hold a Bachelor
Degree obtained from BAU or any other recognized university.
2. Applicants for the Master Degree must hold a Bachelor Degree obtained from
Beirut Arab University or any recognized university with a minimum CGPA grade of
C; or a Specialized Graduate Diploma with a minimum CGPA grade of C or its
equivalent.
3. Applicants for the PhD Degree must hold a Master degree from Beirut Arab
University or any other recognized university that qualifies him/her to pursue
their PhD.Master & PhD students should pass the TOEFL exam with at least an
average of 500, or IELTS, or its equivalent in other languages before
registering for the thesis.
