MASTER OF RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY PROGRAM - USM

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8. STUDY FEE The fee for the Master of Restorative Dentistry ((Conservative Dentistry, Periodontics or Prosthodontics) program is RM 26,000 per year. 9. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Qualifications for admission The candidate should: a) Have a bachelor’s degree in Dentistry (BDS, DDS or an equivalent degree). b) Have at least three years post-registration experience in dentistry, either in the Ministry of Health (MOH) or other institutions recognized by the University’s Senate. c) Obtain at least a credit in Bahasa Malaysia in SPM (for Malaysian citizens) or equivalent examination. d) Pass the assessment for admission, which has been decided by the School and Ministry of Health. e) Have good physical and mental health. 10. ADMISSION APPLICATION Application forms can be obtained from the Institute of Graduate Studies by attaching one envelope (measuring 28cm × 40cm) and RM 1.20 stamp. Please write “Postgraduate Studies Application” and “Master of Restorative Dentistry” on the top left of the envelope. The candidates also need to enclose a Money Order or Postal Order of RM 10.00 under the name of Universiti Sains Malaysia and send it to: Dean, Institute of Graduate Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800, Minden, Penang Every application must be attached with academic qualifications and certified clinical experience and 2 passport photographs. All applicants must be certified by the School board and the final decision will be made by the University Senate. Any queries pertaining to the contents of program, program structure and others, can be directed to the School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan. 4
11. <strong>PROGRAM</strong> STRUCTURE This program shall consist of three phases: Phase I, II and III. 11.1 Phase1 is the first year of the Master of Restorative Dentistry program. It comprises of instructions in Basic Medical and Dental Science subjects such as Pathology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Anatomy and Histology over a period of six (6) months The candidates have to sit for their primary examination (equivalent to primary FRACDS) at the end of semester I Year 1. The final six (6) months of Year 1 comprises of operative techniques in the skill laboratory and clinical training in General Dental Practice (GDP) as well as introducing the students to research methodology and biostatistics. 11.2 Phase II is the second year of the Master of Restorative program. It comprises of a research component in the specialty option chosen by the students. There are also clinical practices in conservative, prosthetics and periodontics throughout the year. 11.3 Phase III is the third and fourth year of the Master of Restorative Dentistry program. It comprises of complex clinical practices in the field of conservative dentistry, prosthetics or periodontics chosen by the candidates. There will also be course work such as lectures and seminar. Research component in the specialty option continues, leading to the submission of a dissertation three months before the end of Year 3 followed by a viva defense. The Year Four program comprises of a three (3) month clinical attachment in the specialty option, either in the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya or other clinical training centre recognized by the University. Advanced clinical practices and coursework in the specialty option continues until near the completion of the course. Table 1 on page 6 shows the outline of the Master of Restorative Dentistry program 5
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