Program Overview

Master of Science in Endodontics

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Endodontics is a full-time postgraduate degree-training program that permits the General Dental Practitioner to pursue a training pathway over a minimum of 3 years. The goal of the program is to facilitate the development of graduates with contemporary knowledge and clinical skills to work as Dental specialists in dental practice.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide a Master educational program in the UAE, in order to prepare highly qualified professionals to deliver compassionate and ethical oro-facial health care services. The mission of the Master of Endodontics Program supports the Mission of Ajman University (AU).

Admission Criteria

A) General Admissions:

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Dental surgery issued in the UAE or its equivalent as approved by the UAE Ministry of Education – Higher Education Affairs, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0, or its equivalent.
• The applicant achieved the minimum required score of proficiency test in English with a valid certificate as the following:
  • I. An IELTS with a minimum score of 6 or its equivalent.
  • II. Applicants may be exempted from the English proficiency requirement only for students who undertook all their schooling (K-12) plus a Bachelor’s degree in English in a reference English-speaking country (e.g., UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand).
• Undergo an interview by two senior staff members to ascertain his/her suitability for the program.
• Two recommendation letters from professors who have known the applicant and are familiar with his/her work.

B) Conditional Admissions:

• A student will be considered for conditional admission to the Msc Endo program in one of the following situations:
  • Conditional Admission due to Non-fulfillment of Cumulative GPA Requirement:
    • An applicant may be offered a conditional admission due to non-fulfillment of cumulative GPA condition, if he/she satisfies the following:
      • He / She is a holder of a bachelor degree in Dentistry issued from a university accredited by the Ministry of Education, UAE
      • His / Her bachelor degree was completed with a minimum cumulative GPA between 2.0 and 2.99 on a scale of 4.0, or its equivalent;
      • He / She has attained English proficiency requirements as indicated in general admissions (see section A above).
  • Conditional Admissions due to Non-fulfillment of English Proficiency Requirement:
    • An applicant may be offered a conditional admission due to non-fulfillment of English Proficiency requirement, if he/she satisfies the following:
      • He / She is a holder bachelor degree in Dentistry issued from an accredited university by the Ministry of Education, UAE
      • His / Her bachelor degree was completed with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3 on a scale of 4.0, or its equivalent
      • He/she has attained a score between 530 and 550 in TOEFL or its equivalent.

Graduation Requirements

• Completing successfully the required credit hours (70 credit hours) with a cumulative grade point average (C.G.P.A.) not less than 3, otherwise students should take, during the following semester(s), clinical subjects as suggested by the academic advisor to fulfill this graduation requirement.
• Completing the treatment of assigned patients as per the programs’ clinical requirements.
• Submitting a written research thesis and successfully defending it before an examination committee.

Evaluation Criteria for Postgraduate Program Applications

• Evaluation of Academic Performance Based on CGPA
• Entrance Examination at the Undergraduate Level
• Post-Internship Clinical Experience
• Interview Assessment
• English Language Proficiency Score (IELTS or Equivalent)
• Additional Dental Certifications (INBDE, NBDE, MFD, etc.)
• Prior involvement in the master’s program as a volunteer or part-time participant.
• Published Research in Scopus-Indexed Journals.

Program Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

• Identify and integrate knowledge in the basic and clinical sciences to diagnose and manage patients with high difficulty endodontic treatment need.
• Evaluate and debate advanced concepts in Endodontics for problem solving and formulating innovative ideas.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of research concepts, theories and principles in different domains of Endodontics

Skills

• Use comprehensive approach for management of oral health needs taking into consideration systemic, psychological, and socio-economic factors into consideration.
• Perform Endodontic procedures independently and consistently under various difficult situations.
• Show the ability to appraise and synthesize classical and contemporary Endodontics literature as a method of knowledge build up and development.
• Demonstrate high level of verbal and written communication skills with patients and other health care professionals.
• Formulate a research proposal, conduct a research project and analyze results and draw appropriate conclusions compatible with sound scientific and ethical principles of human or laboratory research.

Competence

Autonomy and Responsibility:

• Demonstrate professional practice management aptitudes and take responsibility for critical decisions and governance taking into considerations social and cultural norms.
• Analyze and criticize intricate notions and concepts and be able to discuss them with peers and other professionals.

Role in Context:

• Demonstrate professional leadership qualities and instill values and moral when working with other healthcare professionals.
• Organize and manage strategic activities for successful completion of tasks in familiar and/or unpredictable contexts.

Self-development:

• Develop critical thinking and self-directed learning to formulate possible solutions to complex clinical and / or research issues as part of professional development.
• Manage complex ethical and moral issues without prejudice when working within a team or as a leader.