The course is open for candidates who have completed theirs under graduation in Dentistry, Medicine and in Allied Health Sciences. Since this programme is by research mode the main assessment method is dissertation evaluation.
Programme Structure
Semester 1
MAJOR CORE
- Introduction to Heath Research
- Basic Biostatistics
- Research Dissertation
Semester 2-4
MAJOR CORE
- Research Project
MUCM Main Research Areas at Faculty of Dentistry (FOD)
- Dental Public Health
- Dental epidemiology
- Oral radiology
- Qualitative research
- Dental implants
- Clinical trials
- Health professions educational
- Biomaterials (Dental Materials)
- Restorative / Operative dentistry
- Regenrative endodontics
- Management of discoloured teeth
- Aesthetic dentistry, orthodontics
- Herbs in periodontal therapy
- Photo biomodulation therapy
- Oral health in marginalized population
- Social behavourial science in dentistry
- Systematic reviews and meta-analysis
- Endodontics + Advanced Endodontics
- Periodontal therapy (non-surgical and surgical)
- Interprofessional education research
- Medical education and Dental education
- Cariology (Prevention and Management of carious and non-carious lessons)
- Oreal Health (promotion, managmemnt system, quality of life, literacy)
Master of Science (Dentistry) CRITERIA
Entry Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the MUCM’s Senate; or
- A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
- A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field and rigorous internal assessment.
- Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or relevant working experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the MUCM and meet the minimum CGPA based on (I) to (III)
English Requirements
- IELTS: 6.0 or
- TOEFL: 550 or
- MUET: Band 4
NOTES:
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- Additional 10% bursary for alumni and sibling.
- All fees are subjected to change without further notice.
- MUCM or its representatives do not charge any additional fee for the service provided to prospective applicant.
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