DOCTOR IN ORAL MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGY AND ORAL MEDICINE (CLINICAL)

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DOCTOR OF ORAL MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGY AND ORAL MEDICINE



Programme Overview

The scope of Restorative Dentistry training encompasses the comprehensive diagnosis and management of patients who require low to high complex treatment of operative, endodontic, prosthodontics, periodontology and implantology. Training also exposes candidates to a multidisciplinary health team and imparts understanding of the socio-economic consequences of providing a comprehensive dental service for all types of communities and evaluate alternative procedures and technology appropriate for different socio- economic resources in relation to the national oral health policy. 


Full-Time Duration: 6 Semesters (Clinical)


Programme Structure

Faculty Core Course


  1. Research Methodology

    Assessment:

    • Research Proposal
    • Biostatistics assignment using statistical software
    • Data Analysis and interpretation
    • Scientific Writing task
    • Final Written/Oral examination

Program Core Courses


  1. Dissertation(Oral Maxillofacial Pathology & Oral Medicine)

    Assessment:

    • Research Proposal and ethical submission
    • Progress reports
    • Supervisor evaluations
    • Dissertation submission
    • Oral Defense (viva voce)

  2. Oral Maxillofacial Pathology & Oral Medicine I

    Assessment:

    • Coursework (assignment, case reports)
    • Clinical and Laboratory skills evaluations
    • Presentations and journal clubs
    • Written/oral examinations

  3. Oral Maxillofacial Pathology & Oral Medicine II

    Assessment:

    • Clinical and laboratory attachment evaluation (local/international centers)
    • Supervisor assessments
    • Case Logbook reviews
    • Practical and Clinical performance assessment

Career Prospects

Oral Maxillofacial Pathologist, Oral Medicine Specialist, Academic Researcher in Oral Pathology, Clinical Oral Maxillofacial Pathology Consultant, Oral Medicine and Pathology Faculty Member, Pathology Laboratory Director, Oral Health Program Director.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM 276,100

International

RM 521,100

Intake

Not Available

Entry Requirement

General Entry Requirements

  • Possess a Master's Degree in Oral Science from UM and other equivalent qualifications in related fields;       AND;
  • Possess an accredited and recognized Bachelor of Dental Surgery Degree or equivalent Degree.

Specific Entry Requirements

  • General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree Qualification: An accredited and recognized Bachelor of Dental Surgery Degree or equivalent Degree.
  • Master’s Degree in Oral Science from UM and other equivalent qualifications in related fields.
  • Equivalent Qualification: N/A
  • Related Fields: N/A
  • Special Requirements: Applicants with qualifications other than a Master of Oral Science from UM must pass the interview and other requirements set by the Faculty as below:

    Other requirements:

    • At Least two (2) years of clinical practice after the Bachelor's Degree, excluding Master's training.
    • Registered with the Malaysian Dental Council (MDC) and maintain an Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) for national candidates.
    • Proof of registration with the Dental Regulatory Body from another country for international candidates.

English Requirements

  • Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 8.5; or
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or
  • Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable