Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore: Courses, Fees, Facilities

Shubhangini Priyadarshi

Manipal College of Dental Sciences was established in the year 1987. It was previously known as the College of Dental Surgery. It initially had 40 students. The college has been provided guidance from accomplished professionals. The college has many peripheral clinics.

Manipal College of Dental Sciences  latest update

• December 8, 2022:  Manipal College of Dental Sciences are opens admissions 2022 for a bachelor's in dental surgery (BDS). Read more

MCODS, Manipal was initially affiliated to Mysore University and then later to Mangalore University. It now has an independent university status with the guidance of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education [MAHE]. The university supports 250 dental chairs and best in class laboratories with an intake of 100 UG and 25 PG students every year. 

Manipal College of Dental Sciences admission is provided in the UG, PG, and professional certificate courses. The college has been ranked the best private dental college for the 5th time by an outlook-MDRA survey.

MCODS Quick Links:

The quick links for ease of access are given below:

• Highlights
• MCDS Courses
• Departments
• Collaborations
• Rankings
• FAQs
• Eligibility Criteria

Manipal College of Dental Sciences Highlights:

The college was established in 1985 with the primary focus to provide optimum education in the field of dental sciences and surgery.

Manipal College of Dental Sciences Rankings:

• The MCODS college was ranked 1st among the best dental colleges in India By The Week 2018.
• The Outlook 2018 editions ranked it 2nd among the best Dental Colleges in India.

MCODS Courses:

The courses are provided in the bachelors, masters, and certificate programs in the field of dental surgery.

MCODS Departments:

The college has the following departments under its name:

• Department Of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
• Department of Dental Materials
• Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology
• Department of Oral Pathology
• Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
• Department of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry
• Department of Periodontology
• Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
• Department of Public Health Dentistry

MCODS Recognitions:

The recognition of the college are furnished below:

• The college was recognized by the Malaysian Dental Council 
• Recognized training center for MFDS program of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
• Kathmandu University (Nepal)
• Recognition of MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology and Public Health Dentistry
• Recognition of MDS in Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Prosthodontics and Periodontics.
• BDS Recognition
• Recognition of MDS in Oral Surgery Pedodontics.
• Recognition od MDS in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Oral Surgery and Pedodontics.
• Recognition of MDS in Orthodontics and Prosthodontics.
• Recognition of MDS in Periodontics and Prosthodontics.
• MDS recognition since 1887.
• Recognition of MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology, Public Health Dentistry Oral Pathology, Periodontics, Prosthodontics.
• Recognition of Diploma in Dental Materials and Dental Machines course

Manipal College of Dental Sciences Collaborations:

The MCODS college has the following collaborations.

• Indira Gandhi National Open University [IGNOU]
• Colgate Palmolive for Research
• Nobel Biocare
• European Dental Students Association
• University of Southern California School of Dentistry
• The Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry [IALD]

MCODS FAQs:

1. What are the accreditations of the college?
   - The college is accreditated by the Malaysian Dental Council and Kathmandu University, Nepal.

2. What are the programs the college offers?
   - Manipal College of Dental Sciences offers courses under Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and certificate programs.

Manipal College of Dental Sciences Eligibility Criteria:

The eligibility of the courses provided depends on the academic performance of the student.