At Ziauddin College of Dentistry, a student is identified as an adult learner and is expected to develop as a responsible individual taking care of community dental problems.

BDS programme is divided into four academic years; each year comprises a number of modules related to subject specific scientific information, in accordance with PMDC recognized curriculum. Ziauddin College of Dentistry has taken the initiative of developing and implementing a horizontally integrated curriculum. The curriculum makes use of the latest teaching strategies, which are aimed at providing better quality of education to the students.

Admission to Ziauddin College of Dentistry for a four (4) year (BDS) degree course is open to all individuals who meet the selection criteria. All candidates are chosen for their academic achievements and potential.
Students are admitted to the first year of BDS on previous high school and/or college academic record, and score in MDCAT / test and interview conducted by the Ziauddin University and as determined by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council. The selection of student is on the basis of an admission policy approved by the Governing Body of Ziauddin University, which is in line with the regulations of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC). Students are largely admitted in the category of Local Residents. A few seats are available for overseas students (as defined by the Rules).

Note: Applicants are required to fill the MBBS and BDS forms separately.

Criteria for Admission

• Have passed the MDCAT examination conducted by the National Medical Authority.
• Pakistani and foreign students are required to appear for an interview.
• Proficiency in the English language, both in written and verbal expression is required.
• With GCE Cambridge/London, ‘Advanced level’ (A level), American High School Diploma, and other equivalent Certificates or Diplomas, an equivalence to HSSC (Pre-Medical) equivalence with 60% will be required from IBCC. 
• For candidates who have completed HSSC or are awaiting results are also eligible to apply on a provisional basis.
• It will be necessary for candidates in Pakistan and those following the Pakistani System of education overseas to have read Biology, Chemistry, and Physics as mandatory subjects at the higher secondary school level.
• Candidates who have completed high school overseas may apply mathematics in lieu of physics.
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Pakistani Students:

“Pakistani student” means a student who is a Pakistani national or defined as an overseas Pakistani under applicable law and may hold dual nationality and may be resident or non-resident in Pakistan.

Foreign Students:

“Foreign student” means a student who is not a Pakistani student and holds only a foreign nationality. The inclusion of SAT II scores will be discontinued and will not be used for merit calculation.

Student Selection:
The final selection of local resident students is decided on the following weightage:

Ziauddin University Test 30%
Higher Secondary Certificate: 30%
Ziauddin University Interview: 20%
MDCAT: 20%

Note: Before submitting applications, applicants must ensure that they have complied with the instructions given with the application form. It remains the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application according to the instructions. Students are expected to submit photocopies of documents along with the application and originals for the purpose of verification by the university. If required, the university will check the authenticity of the documents submitted with the concerned school, college, board, or university.