Program Overview

Orthodontics

Master of Science

Gain the skills needed to become a specialist in the rewarding field of Orthodontics through classroom and clinical training.

Program Summary

• Languages: English
• Duration: 3 years
• Mode of Study: On Campus
• ECTS: 180

Admission Criteria

The program will begin accepting students for the 2025 Fall Semester; the application deadline is 31 March 2025. Due to the limited number of positions, admission is on a competitive basis.

• Copy of Dentistry degree earned (BDS, DDS, DMD or equivalent)
• Transcript of Dental studies (in English)
• Detailed curriculum vitae (CV)
• Personal Statement expressing interest, motivation and preparation for degree
• Two (2) letters of recommendation from Dental School Dean, Chairperson, faculty and/or professional colleague
• Proof of English language proficiency (see below)

In addition to the above minimum admissions criteria, the following will be considered:

• Personal interview
• Dentistry degree GPA
• Candidate’s interest/performance in Orthodontics during first degree
• Candidate’s previous experience/qualifications/professional development in Dentistry
• Research papers, scientific publications and/or presentations.

English Language Proficiency

• Proof that undergraduate instruction and coursework has been done in English
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination with a minimum score of 79 (Internet based)
• IELTS with a score of 6.5 or English IGCSE (GCE) O’ Level with grade of “C” or above

Degree Requirements

Program Structure

Year 1

Program Structure

2 | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | YEAR 2 | Course Title | ECTS | | 2 | SEMESTER 3 | | 30 | | 3 | Code | Course Title | ECTS | | 4 | MOR627 | Scientific Literature III | 2 | | 5 | MOR630 | Specialty Clinical Training II | 20 | | 6 | MOR633 | Treatment in Preadolescent Children | 5 | | 7 | MOR675 | Master Thesis I: Topic Selection, Protocol Preparation, and Institutional Review Board Approval (if necessary) | 3 | | 8 | | | | | 9 | YEAR 2 | Course Title | ECTS | | 10 | SEMESTER 4 | | 30 | | 11 | Code | Course Title | ECTS | | 12 | MOR636 | Basic Sciences Relevant to Orthodontics | 2 | | 13 | MOR639 | Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment in the Early Permanent Dentition | 3 | | 14 | MOR642 | Scientific Literature IV | 2 | | 15 | MOR645 | Specialty Clinical Training III | 20 | | 16 | MOR680 | Master Thesis II: Complete Literature Review and Methodology | 3 |

Program Structure

3 | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | YEAR 3 | Course Title | ECTS | | 2 | SEMESTER 5 | | 30 | | 3 | Code | Course Title | ECTS | | 4 | MOR648 | Clinical Governance - Practice Management | 2 | | 5 | MOR651 | Scientific Literature V | 2 | | 6 | MOR654 | Specialty Clinical Training IV | 20 | | 7 | MOR657 | Treatment for Adults | 3 | | 8 | MOR685 | Master Thesis III: Complete Data Collection, Analysis, and Implementation | 3 | | 9 | YEAR 3 | Course Title | ECTS | | 10 | SEMESTER 6 | | 30 | | 11 | Code | Course Title | ECTS | | 12 | MOR660 | Long-term Effects of Orthodontic Treatment - Risk Management in Orthodontics | 3 | | 13 | MOR663 | Scientific Literature VI | 2 | | 14 | MOR666 | Specialty Clinical Training V | 20 | | 15 | MOR669 | Treatment of Patients with Face Asymmetries, Orofacial Clefts and Craniofacial Anomalies | 2 | | 16 | MOR690 | Master Thesis IV: Complete Writing, Critique by Committee Members, and Defense | 3 |