The BDS programme will now run for five years, according to University of Health Sciences.
The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme at the University of Health Sciences (UHS) in Lahore will now last five years instead of four. Beginning with the 2024–2025 academic year, a new modular integrated curriculum for BDS will be put into place.
At the 48th meeting of the UHS Board of Studies in Dentistry on Friday, this decision was accepted. Professor Ahsan Waheed Rathore, the vice chancellor of UHS, chaired the meeting.
The Rs2,428 million budget for the 2024–25 fiscal year was approved by the University of Health Sciences (UHS) Board of Governors on June 26.
The meeting was presided over by Justice (retired) Sheikh Ahmad Farooq. Research and scholarships have received up to Rs82 million in funding, the annual development plan has been given Rs241.9 million, and employee pay total Rs888.4 million. Additionally, an ad hoc relief allowance of up to a 25% increase in employee compensation has been allowed.
Up to Rs. 10 million has been set aside to support the families of workers who have died while on the job, Rs. 65 million for the purchase of lab equipment, Rs. 50 million for the construction of a mosque, student centre, and other infrastructure on the university’s Jinnah campus, and Rs. 250 million for the administration of exams. Every year, UHS performs more than 750 exams.
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