About the Department

The Department of Biomedical Sciences at the College of Dentistry, King Faisal University, is responsible for teaching the core basic medical sciences within the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program. The department provides instruction in various biomedical disciplines, including gross anatomy for dentists, histology (microscopic anatomy), microbiology and immunology, physiology, biochemistry, systemic pathology, neuroscience, and pharmacology. Additional courses offered by the department include dental anatomy and occlusion, clinical pharmacology, and craniofacial growth and development. In addition to teaching basic medical sciences, the department is committed to advancing research in biomedical sciences, applied and translational research, and promoting medical and dental education through innovative academic practices.

Department Objectives

• To deliver high-quality courses in biomedical sciences that prepare students for a professional career in dentistry, fostering lifelong learning while upholding the highest ethical and professional standards.
• To achieve this through the development of integrated curricula, student-centered learning, library projects, and intensive practical training.
• To enhance collaboration with other departments within the college and university, as well as with international centers of excellence in research and education.
• To actively contribute to achieving King Faisal University’s goals in academic and research excellence, both nationally and internationally.