DOCTOR IN RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY



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
    • Scientific Writing task
    • Final Written/Oral examination

Program Core Courses


  1. Dissertation (Restorative Dentistry)

    Assessment:

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

  2. Restorative Dentistry I

    Assessment:

    • Coursework (assignment, case reports)
    • Clinical skills evaluations
    • Practical assessments
    • Written/oral examinations

  3. Restorative Dentistry II

    Assessment:

    • Clinical attachment performance
    • Assignment and case presentations
    • Clinical Skills evaluation
    • Written/oral examinations

Career Prospects

Consultant Restorative Dentist, Specialist in Endodontics, Prosthodontics, or Periodontics, University Lecturer / Clinical Educator, Dental Researcher, Hospital-Based Dental Specialist, Private Specialist Practitioner, Dental Clinic Director/Manager, Dental Product Development Consultant, Continuing Dental Education (CDE) Trainer, Oral Health Policy Advisor.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM 295,300

International

RM 533,400

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