DOCTOR OF PROSTHODONTICS (CLINICAL) (FACULTY OF DENTISTRY)
DOCTOR OF PROSTHODONTICS
Programme Overview
Doctor in Prosthodontics program is a clinical coursework with 30% research component. This specialty training in prosthodontics involves the scientific basis of the theoretical, laboratory and clinical instructions in fixed and removable prosthodontics including maxillofacial prosthodontics. Training is also aimed at providing adequate knowledge and experience in designing and conducting a research project.
Full-Time Duration: 6 Semesters (Clinical)
Programme Structure
Faculty Core Course
Research Methodology
Assessment:
Research Proposal
Biostatistics assignment using Statistical software
Scientific Writing tasks
Final written/oral examination
Program Core Course
Dissertation (Periodontology)
Assessment:
Research Progress reports
Dissertation submission
Oral defense (viva voce)
Prosthodontics I
Assessment:
Coursework (assignment and case reports)
Clinical audit
Practical/Clinical skills evaluation
Written/Oral exams
Periodontology II (DYF 8004)
Assessment:
Clinical attachment performance
Coursework (assignment and case presentations)
Practical/clinical skills evaluation
Written/Oral exams
Career Prospects
University Lecturer / Professor, Dental Researcher, Consultant Prosthodontist, Implantologist, Maxillofacial Prosthodontist, Dental Education Administrator, Health Policy Advisor (Dental), Dental Product Developer / Consultant, Clinical Affairs Specialist.
Tuition Fee
Local
RM 289,800
International
RM 547,600
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