Primeasia is among the few private universities offering BDS (dentistry) alongside Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Pharmacy. A focused guide for applicants in the life sciences.
Primeasia University was established in 2003 and runs from a permanent Banani campus on Star Tower (Kemal Ataturk Avenue), in the heart of north Dhaka. What sets it apart from most private universities of its generation is the depth of its life-sciences offering — particularly the BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) program, which very few private universities in Bangladesh operate.
The Standout: Faculty of Medicine
- BDS (5 years): Five-year dentistry program with affiliated dental hospital practice. BDS programs in private Bangladesh are tightly regulated by the BMDC (Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council), and only a small number of private institutions are authorised. Primeasia is one of them.
- Microbiology: Lab-intensive curriculum.
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: Among the older private programs in this discipline.
- Pharmacy (5 years): B.Pharm program with industry placement.
Other Programs
- CSE, EEE: Standard mid-size engineering programs.
- Architecture (5 years): Smaller program, accredited.
- BBA, Economics: Conventional curriculum.
- Public Health: Newer program with cross-disciplinary coursework.
BDS Specifics
If you are considering BDS, the regulatory frame is what matters most:- BMDC approval is mandatory for practice; verify current Primeasia BDS approval status before applying.
- Five-year program plus mandatory one-year internship at the affiliated dental hospital.
- Total cost of a private BDS in Bangladesh typically lands between 16,00,000 and 22,00,000 BDT — Primeasia falls within this band.
Admission Test
- For most undergraduate programs: in-house written test (English, Math, subject section).
- For BDS: candidates must qualify in the central DGHS Medical & Dental Admission Test (the same test taken by MBBS aspirants). DGHS allocates seats to private dental colleges through a centralised process; institutions do not run separate written tests for BDS.
- Interview for Pharmacy and Architecture applicants.
Eligibility
- BDS: HSC Science with Biology, qualifying score in DGHS test, minimum HSC GPA 9.00 (combined SSC + HSC).
- Pharmacy / Microbiology / Biochemistry: HSC Science with Biology, combined GPA 8.00.
- CSE / EEE: HSC Science with Math, combined GPA 7.00.
- BBA: Combined GPA 6.50.
Cost
- BDS (5 years + internship): 16,00,000 – 22,00,000 BDT.
- B.Pharm (5 years): 10,00,000 – 12,00,000 BDT.
- Microbiology / Biochemistry: 6,50,000 – 8,00,000 BDT.
- CSE / EEE: 6,50,000 – 8,00,000 BDT.
- BBA / Economics: 5,00,000 – 6,50,000 BDT.
- Architecture (5 years): 11,00,000 – 13,00,000 BDT.
Scholarships
- Up to 100% waiver based on semester CGPA.
- First-semester scholarships for HSC Golden A+ holders.
- BDS quota for Poor & Meritorious candidates under DGHS rules — 5% of seats reserved.
- Sibling concession.