BDS stands for Bachelor of Dental surgery. It is a clinical field of surgery associated with mouth and dealing with the injuries related to teeth, jaw, and gums. It is a 5 year undergraduate degree program in dentistry to prepare students for successful career as a dental health practitioner.
In May 1987, the college moved to its own campus at Kadugondanahalli. The elegant and imposing college building with its beautiful architectural design attracts the attention of all visitors.
It is well planned and accommodates the Administrative block, Trust office, Central Library, Pre-Clinical and Para-Clinical departments, Sports section . There is a modern OPD Block with clinical departments attached for teaching and research with an auditorium and cultural dept. The hospital with 780 beds is also situated on the campus.
The college was initially affiliated to the Bangalore University and is now affiliated with the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. The college runs the MBBS course as well as post-graduate courses in many subjects that are recognized by the Medical Council of India (vide MCI Order MCI/50(4)/91-Med./19649 dt. 22/11/1991).
The intake of MBBS students per academic year is 100, out of which 10% belong to SC/ST. Also on campus are the School and college of Nursing, Institute of Physiotherapy, Paramedical Courses, and the Gents and Ladies Hostels, Staff quarters, Cafeteria, Pharmacy, Central Lab, Animal House, ATM and post-mortem block.
DR. B.R Ambedkar medical college,( Dept of physiotherapy ) Kodungondanally, banglore - 560045
