DOCTOR IN PERIODONTOLOGY (FACULTY OF DENTISTRY)

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DOCTOR IN PERIODONTOLOGY



Programme Overview

The Doctor in Periodontology (DrPerio) is a 3-year full time program that offers specialty training in the field of periodontology. This program is a new standard specialist training as agreed by the Joint Technical Committee for Evaluation for Dental Specialty Program (JTCEDSP) and the Malaysian Qualifying Agency (MQA). The program has been carefully arranged and structured, for a specified duration of time and volume of learning by coursework, to prepare the candidates with adequate clinical knowledge and skills in the field of periodontology.


This program will train local and foreign general dental practitioners to become periodontists who are competent and able to function as dental specialists. This vision can be achieved through research, innovation, publication and teaching of international standard. The program will also advance knowledge, teaching and learning in periodontology through quality research and education for the nation and for humanity.


Full-Time Duration: 6 Semesters (Clinical)


Programme Structure

Faculty Core Course
  1. Research Methodology

    Assessment:

    • Research Proposal
    • Biostatistics assignment using Statistical software
    • Scientific Writing tasks
    • Final written/oral examination


Program Core Course
  1. Dissertation (Periodontology)

    Assessment:

    • Research Proposal
    • Ethical and grant application
    • Research progress presentations
    • Progress reports
    • Supervisor evaluations
    • Dissertation submission
    • Oral defense (viva voce)

  2. Periodontology I

    Assessment:

    • Assignment and presentation
    • Case reports and case presentations
    • Clinical performance evaluation (non-surgical & surgical therapy, multidisciplinary cases)
    • Journal club participation
    • Clinical audit
    • Undergraduates supervision performance
    • Written/Oral exams

  3. Periodontology II (DYF 8004)

    Assessment:

    • Assignment and presentation
    • Case reports and case presentations
    • Clinical performance evaluation (advanced surgical and implant cases)
    • Journal club participation
    • Clinical attachment evaluation (local/overseas)
    • Undergraduates supervision performance
    • Written/Oral exams


Career Prospects

University Lecturer / Professor, Dental Researcher, Consultant Periodontist, Specialist in Implant Dentistry, Periodontal Surgeon, Dental Public Health Advisor, Dental Education Administrator, Oral Health Policy Consultant, Clinical Supervisor/ Trainer, Dental Product Specialist (Periodontal/Implant Products).

Tuition Fee

Local

RM 291,400

International

RM 548,400

Intake

Not Available

Entry Requirement

General Entry Requirements

  • Possess a Master's Degree in Oral Science form 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