Program Overview

Geriatric Dentistry and Special Patients Care (International Program)

Overview

The Master of Science in Geriatric Dentistry and Special Patients Care (GSP) at the Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, aims to deliver personalized dental treatment and improve standards of care to elderly and special care patients. The program covers fundamental to advanced knowledge in various aspects of dental management.

Highlights

• Leader in the Field: Launched in 2016, the GSP (International Program) is an interdisciplinary program driven by patients' and their families' needs.
• More International Experience: Students have opportunities to experience "home visit" programs and explore geriatric-related research projects at world-class leading universities.
• Various Research Areas to Choose From: The program's curriculum accommodates different interests in research opportunities and knowledge through various coursework from clinical studies to public health, or microbiology and genetics.

Career Opportunities

• General dentist who can perform dental treatment with confidence, sufficient knowledge, and profound clinical skills for complex elderly patients and special patients.
• Researcher focusing on geriatric cases, quality of life issues, and oral and general health.
• Lecturer at a university or college aiming to distribute knowledge and improve skills in management of geriatric and special patients.

Admission

Qualification of Applicants:

1. Hold a D.D.S or B.D.S or D.M.D. degree or equivalent from universities accredited by the Ministry of Education and/or the Dental Council of Thailand.
2. Obtain dental license from the Thai Dental Council or other dental licenses with equivalent standards considered by the Program Administrative Committee.
3. Have at least one year of working experience in dental practice.
4. The Program Administrative Committee reserves the rights to consider other qualifications that deem appropriate to be eligible for admission.

Required Documents:

1. An application form.
2. A certified copy of degree certificate.
3. A certified copy of academic transcript stating the graduation with Bachelors degree and any higher degree(s) in dentistry.
4. A result of CU-TEP score of at least 60 or TOEFL (PBT or equivalent iBT) score of at least 500 or IELTS score of at least 5.0 taken within the last 2 years.
5. A referral letter from original affiliation (institution or hospital) granting the applicant to study for at least 2 years.
6. A letter of recommendation from current or previous employer.
7. At least one letter of recommendation from dental professional.

Program Details

• Duration: 2 years full-time.
• Program Code: Plan A1 (3159) Thesis only, Plan A2 (3160) Coursework and Thesis.
• Tracks: The program offers two tracks, allowing students to choose based on their interests and career goals.