The International Dental School, Walailak University, offers an international Bachelor of Dental Science program designed to produce highly skilled dental graduates with a strong foundation in research and a global perspective. The program fosters academic collaboration with international institutions and is conducted entirely in English. It emphasizes active learning and is taught by both native English-speaking faculty and international faculty members. The program welcomes both Thai and international students.
Graduates of the International Dental School will possess a world-class standard of dental knowledge and skills. They will be proficient in English and equipped with 21st-century learning skills. Our graduates will be ready to practice dentistry both domestically and internationally, particularly in the ASEAN region.
Name of Program
Doctor of Dental Surgery Program (International Program)
Name of Degree
Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.)
Duration of study
Bachelor’s degree 6 years
Trimester system
At least 318 credits
Full program cost
Total cost 1,201,200 bath /person/year
Please note: *Tuition and other fees are subject to change as per Walailak University’s announcements.
Program Structure and Study Plan
Year 1
Semester 1
CHM61-103E Chemistry Laboratory
CHM61-104E Principles of Chemistry
DST62-101 Learning Process
GEN64-011E Fundamental Thai
GEN64-021E Fundamental English
GEN64-111E Thai for Contemporary Communication
GEN64-113E Thai for Foreigner
GEN64-121E English Communication Skills
GEN64-122E English Listening and Speaking
GEN64-123E English for Reading and Writing
GEN64-152E International Sports
ITD64-171E Information Technology in the Digital Age
Semester 2
DST62-171 Principles of the Dental Profession
GEN64-112E Communication Techniques in Contemporary Society
GEN64-124E English Language Skills for Conversation
GEN64-131E Thainess and Global Citizenship
GEN64-132E Philosophy, Ethics, and Critical Thinking
GEN64-141E Knowledge Seeking and Research Methodology
GEN64-142E Environmental Conservation and Global Warming
GEN64-151E Sports, Recreation, and Exercise for Health
ITD64-173E Using Electronic Spreadsheets for Data Analysis
XXXXX-xxxx Free Electives
Semester 3
DST62-172 Communication Skills in the Dental Profession
GEN64-125E English for Presentations
GEN64-161E Innovation and Entrepreneurship
IMI64-171E Artificial Intelligence and Health Data Analytics
ITD64-174E Designing Effective Presentations
BIO61-171E Cell Biology for the Health Sciences
BIO61-172E Cell Biology Laboratory for the Health Sciences
PHY61-107E Medical Physics
Year 2
Semester 1
GEN64-126E English for Academic Communication
PCS60-211 Medical Biochemistry
PCS60-212 Introduction to Basic Medical Sciences
PCS60-221 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
PCS60-258 Medical Embryology and Genetics
PCS60-261 Pharmacology
Semester 2
PCS60-251 Integumentary, Connective Tissue and Musculoskeletal System
PSC60-252 Neuroscience
PCS60-253 Cardiovascular System
PCS60-255 Respiratory System
PCS60-256 Gastrointestinal and Nutritional System
Semester 3
PCS60-254 Endocrine System
PCS60-257 Urinary and Reproductive System
PCS60-262 Immunology
PCS60-263 Microbiology and Parasitology
PCS60-264 Systemic Pathology
PCS60-265 Hematologic and Lymphatic Reticulum System
Year 3
Semester 1
DST62-311 Anatomy and Clinical Correlation of the Head and Neck
DST62-312 Oral Anatomy and Development
DST62-313 Craniofacial Growth
DST62-314 Oral Environment
DST62-341 Basic Materials Science
DST62-342 Dental Anatomy
DST62-343 Dental Anatomy Laboratory
DST62-371 Dental Ergonomics
Semester 2
DST62-315 Dental Caries Science
DST62-331 Preventive Dentistry and Oral Health Promotion
DST62-344 Dental Materials Science
DST62-351 Masticatory System
DST62-352 Head, Face and Oral Pain
Semester 3
DST62-321 Fundamentals of Diagnostic Imaging of the Oral, Maxillofacial and Facial Regions
DST62-322 Oral Medicine
DST62-323 Oral Pathology
DST62-345 Periodontics
DST62-346 Operative Dentistry
DST62-347 Operative Dentistry Practice
Year 4
Semester 1
DST62-421 Oral Surgery
DST62-422 Clinical Pharmacology in Dentistry
DST62-451 Prosthetic Dentistry: Full Dentures
DST62-452 Full Denture Laboratory
DST62-453 Prosthetic Dentistry: Removable Partial Dentures
DST62-454 Removable Partial Denture Laboratory
Semester 2
DST62-423 Dental Treatment Planning
DST62-424 Oral, Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery
DST62-431 Geriatric Dentistry
DST62-441 Endodontics
DST62-442 Endodontics Laboratory
DST62-481 Oral Health Science Research Methodology
DST62-482 Research Proposal Development
Semester 3
DST62-425 Hospital Dentistry
DST62-432 Basic Orthodontics
DST62-455 Prosthetic Dentistry: Fixed Dentures
DST62-456 Fixed Denture Practice
DST62-457 Implant Dentistry
Year 5
Throughout the academic year
DST62-531 Pediatric Dentistry
DST62-561 Oral Disease Diagnosis and Risk Assessment Clinic
DST62-562 Periodontics Clinic
DST62-563 Operative Dentistry Clinic
DST62-564 Endodontics Clinic
DST62-565 Oral Surgery Clinic
DST62-566 Prosthetic Dentistry Clinic: Complete Dentures
DST62-567 Prosthetic Dentistry Clinic: Removable Partial Dentures
DST62-568 Pediatric Dentistry Clinic
DST62-581 Oral Health Science Research Project
Year 6
Throughout the academic year
DST62-631 Field Oral Health Promotion Practice
DST62-641 Aesthetic Dentistry
DST62-661 Holistic Dentistry Clinic
DST62-662 Prosthetic Dentistry Clinic : Fixed Partial Dentures
DST62-663 Masticatory Dentistry Clinic
DST62-664 Orthodontic Dentistry Clinic
DST62-665 Field Hospital Dentistry
DST62-671 Forensic Dentistry
DST62-672 Law, Ethics, and Professionalism
DST62-673 Dental Clinic Management
DST62-69x Required Elective Courses
