The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore has announced a significant extension of its Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program from four years to five years, effective from the 2024-25 academic session. This change introduces a new modular integrated curriculum aimed at enhancing the educational experience and clinical competence of future dental professionals.
The decision was finalized during the 48th meeting of the UHS Board of Studies in Dentistry, chaired by UHS Vice-Chancellor Professor Ahsan Waheed Rathore. This progressive move aligns with global educational standards and reflects UHS’s commitment to providing comprehensive and up-to-date dental education.
In addition to this academic restructuring, the UHS Board of Governors, led by Justice (R) Sheikh Ahmad Farooq, has approved a substantial budget of Rs2,428 million for the 2024-25 financial year.
The budget includes Rs82 million for research and scholarships, Rs241.9 million for the annual development plan, and Rs888.4 million for employee salaries. A 25% increase in employee salaries as an ad hoc relief allowance was also sanctioned.
The budget also provides Rs10 million for the financial assistance of families of deceased employees, Rs65 million for laboratory equipment, Rs50 million for civil works on the Jinnah campus, and Rs250 million for conducting examinations. Notably, UHS administers over 750 exams annually.