The Faculty of Dentistry provides a four year undergraduate dental course leading to the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree. The BDS (Honours) degree is conferred on students with outstanding performances in all their professional examinations. The Faculty has an undergraduate student population of 182. The NUS BDS degree is recognised by the Singapore Dental Council as a valid qualification for registration to practise in Singapore. Upon completion of their courses, BDS graduates should be able to practice immediately, usually in a government hospital or clinic, serving out their bonds.