DENTISTRY
Qualification Awarded	Length of Program	Total Credits (ECTS)	Mode of Study	Level of Qualification & Field of Study
Bachelor's (First Cycle) Degree	5	300	FULL TIME	TYÇ, TR-NQF-HE, EQF-LLL, ISCED (2011):Level 7 QF-EHEA:Second Cycle TR-NQF-HE, ISCED (1997-2013): 72

Profile of the Programme

The Dentistry Program at Istanbul Atlas University is a five-year integrated undergraduate program comprising 300 ECTS credits in accordance with the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). The curriculum is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, professional attitudes, and competencies required for contemporary dental practice.

The program includes compulsory and elective courses covering basic medical sciences, basic dental sciences, clinical dental sciences, and community oral health. Approximately 25% of the total ECTS workload consists of elective courses, providing students with opportunities to pursue field-specific and non-field-specific subjects that support their professional, social, cultural, and personal development.

The curriculum is delivered through theoretical instruction, laboratory training, preclinical education, and clinical practice. While the early years focus primarily on basic medical and dental sciences, the later years emphasize clinical training, enabling students to develop competencies in patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and comprehensive oral healthcare under faculty supervision.

The program is structured according to the principles of horizontal and vertical integration, ensuring the progressive development of knowledge and competencies throughout the educational process. It aims to foster critical thinking, scientific inquiry, communication, teamwork, professionalism, and lifelong learning skills.
Digital dentistry applications and contemporary technologies are integrated into the curriculum to prepare students for modern dental practice. Graduates are expected to provide evidence-based oral healthcare, adhere to ethical and professional standards, and contribute to the promotion and improvement of oral health within society.