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RAK College Of Dental Sciences

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Welcome to RAKCODS

Dental Education Built on Practice & Care

RAK College of Dental Sciences (RAKCODS) has been educating dentists since 2007, offering a five-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education. Our curriculum keeps pace with advances in dental science, pairing strong basic-sciences and preclinical training with extensive hands-on clinical practice.

Students train in the college’s own modern laboratories and dental clinics, where clinical training is accredited by Accreditation Canada to the Diamond Standard. A culture of community service — free, quality treatment for patients of every nationality — builds confident, ethical professionals, with postgraduate Master of Dental Surgery specializations and research opportunities for those who go further.

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Two RAKMHSU dental students in blue gowns and face masks working either side of a patient reclined in the chair at the college dental clinic
2007
Educating Dentists Since
3
Programs Offered (UG & PG)
Diamond
Accreditation Canada Standard
Free
Community Dental Care
Program overview

An outcomes-first dentistry education

The BDS program builds clinical competence from year one, with hands-on training in modern dental clinics and simulation labs leading to confident, ethical practice.

Where our graduates go
Dental Surgeon
Private & hospital practice
Specialisation
Ortho, endo, prostho pathways
Public Dental Health
Community & ministry roles
Academia
Teaching & research
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admissions@rakmhsu.ac.ae · +971 50 487 5530

Fees

Up-to-date tuition, scholarships and a cost calculator are available on the Fees page.

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Curriculum

How the program is structured

01
Years 1–2
Basic & dental sciences

Oral biology, anatomy and pre-clinical skills on simulators.

02
Years 3–4
Clinical dentistry

Restorative, periodontics, oral surgery in supervised clinics.

03
Year 5
Comprehensive care & internship

Full patient management and rotations.

Why RAKCODS

A Strong Foundation for Your Dental Career

Accredited Programs

The BDS is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education, with clinical training to Accreditation Canada (Diamond) standard.

Hands-On Clinical Training

Students treat patients in the college’s own fully-equipped dental clinics under qualified faculty supervision.

Modern Simulation Labs

Preclinical skills are built in dedicated simulation and basic-sciences laboratories that mirror real practice.

Community Oral Health

Free, quality dental treatment for the community gives students real, socially-responsible practice.

Postgraduate Specializations

Master of Dental Surgery programs in Orthodontics and Prosthodontics extend study beyond the BDS.

Research & Innovation

Faculty and students engage in research that advances dental science and evidence-based care.

Leadership

Message from the Dean

Prof. Muhammed Mustahsen Rahman

Prof. Muhammed Mustahsen Rahman

Dean, RAK College of Dental Sciences

Welcome to the RAK College of Dental Sciences (RAKCODS). We offer a five-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery program accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education, UAE, providing quality education that ensures an enriching future for our graduates as they fulfil the oral-health needs of the community.

The curriculum keeps pace with the latest technology and advances in dental sciences. Our well-equipped, state-of-the-art building houses modern facilities for basic-sciences, preclinical and clinical training in the college’s own laboratories and dental clinics — with clinical training accredited by Accreditation Canada (Diamond Standard) and internship training accredited by the National Institute of Health Specialties (NIHS), UAE.

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Dentistry admissions, answered

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Yes — supervised clinical practice begins in the pre-clinical years and expands into comprehensive patient care.

The program is MOHESR-accredited under the UAE Ministry of Education, with clinical training to Accreditation Canada (Diamond) standard.

Five years including a clinical internship.

Apply online through the RAKMHSU application portal, choose the BDS or MDS program, and a named counsellor follows up within one business day. You can save and resume your application at any time.

Yes — merit, sibling (up to 25% for BDS), alumni and NAFIS schemes may apply. See the scholarships section for eligibility and benefits.
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Ready to apply for Dentistry?

Talk to a named admissions counsellor, or start your online application before the autumn intake closes.

Next intake closes in
Apply before 25 Aug 2026
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Ready to apply for Dentistry?

One application, save & resume, and a named counsellor. MOHESR-accredited and under royal patronage.

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