Program Overview

Doctorate of Philosophy PhD in Endodontics

Aim of the Programme

The programme aims to create Academic and specialist Endodontists who are knowledgeable in the endodontic literature and evidence-based studies and are able to manage clinically complex endodontic cases and to solve different clinical problems using the most recent technologies and sophisticated equipment. In addition to having the ability of learning and teaching transferring skills and knowledge to students, it also influences and implements upon students dealing in an ethical and professional manner and abide by system.

Programme Overview

• PhD in Dental Sciences are credit hours system programmes.
  • Programme is composed of six semesters equivalent to 120 credit hours.
  • Education in this offered programme is a skill and experience building with a student-centered and self-learning approach supported by the use courses guides, in addition to highly equipped research labs.
  • The Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education approves our programme.

Eligibility Criteria for Candidacy

• Applicants must hold a MASTER'S Degree in Endodontics from an Egyptian University or an equivalent accredited by the Supreme Council of Egyptian Universities.
• Applicants must have ended their internship year and hold a valid license of practice of profession or its equivalent.
• Applicants are required to pass an assessment as per department of specialty and approved by Faculty council.

Admission Steps

1. Online Application
2. Submit required documents:

• Certificate (Original)
• Accreditation from the Supreme Council of Universities for Graduates of Academies and Higher Institutes offering BSc. degrees (N/A for Universities' Graduates).
• Transcript (Original)
• Master's degree certificate (Original).
• Birth certificate (Original).
• A copy of the National ID (for Egyptians) or Passport (for non-Egyptians).
• 4 Personal photos (4X6).
• Certificate of military service (Original) (for Egyptians males).
• Certificate of ending the internship year(copy).
• A valid license of practice of profession or its equivalent(copy).

3. Registration of modules.
4. Payment of fees.

Programme Duration

The duration of each programme is from a minimum of three calendar years up to a maximum of six years. This period includes obligatory courses, elective courses, and thesis components.

• The candidate must achieve at least an attendance of 75% in every course and satisfy any practical or clinical requirements.
• The candidate must achieve CGPA of 2.0 or more for the following items:
  • Thesis defense
  • Graduation from the programme

Important Notes for All Programmes

Any candidate enrolled in the offered programme of the Faculty of Dentistry who was sent 3 warning emails and is absent for two full semesters without any excuse other than those mentioned in the bylaws will be subject to DISMISSAL from the program after Faculty Council approval.

Credit Hours Distribution

The Total Credit Hours of The Programme is (120) Credit Hours Distributed as Follows.