Program Overview

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Master of Science in Endodontics

The Master of Science in Endodontics program at Ajman University is designed to prepare highly qualified specialists in Endodontics who are capable of providing a high level of care to patients with complex endodontic needs. The program covers all aspects of the endodontic specialty, focusing on contemporary materials and advanced clinical skills.

Program Overview

The program 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

The mission of the Master of Endodontics Program 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.

Admission Criteria

All accredited university dental graduates will be considered for admission to the Master of Science in Endodontics if they meet the admission requirements. The program's admission criterion is delineated below.

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.
• Achieve the minimum required score of proficiency test in English with a valid certificate:
  • IELTS with a minimum score of 6 or its equivalent.
  • 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 suitability for the program.
• Provide two recommendation letters from professors who have known the applicant and are familiar with their work.

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:
  • Holder of a bachelor degree in Dentistry issued from a university accredited by the Ministry of Education, UAE.
  • Bachelor degree completed with a minimum cumulative GPA between 2.0 and 2.99 on a scale of 4.0, or its equivalent.
  • Attained English proficiency requirements as indicated in general admissions.
• Conditional Admissions due to Non-fulfillment of English Proficiency Requirement:
  • Holder of a bachelor degree in Dentistry issued from an accredited university by the Ministry of Education, UAE.
  • Bachelor degree completed with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3 on a scale of 4.0, or its equivalent.
  • Attained a score between 530 and 550 in TOEFL or its equivalent.

Graduation Requirements

The dental students will be awarded the Master of Science in Endodontics degree after fulfilling the following requirements:

1. Completing successfully the required credit hours (70 credit hours) with a cumulative grade point average (C.G.P.A.) not less than 3.
2. Completing the treatment of assigned patients as per the program's clinical requirements.
3. Submitting a written research thesis and successfully defending it before an examination committee.

Evaluation Criteria for Postgraduate Program Applications

In addition to the required documents, applicants will be assessed based on the following criteria:

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

Program Learning Outcomes

The program learning outcomes of the MSc Endodontics are a summary of knowledge, skills, and competencies that a student is reasonably expected to achieve after successful completion of the program. These include:

Knowledge

• Identify and integrate knowledge in the basic and clinical sciences to diagnose and manage patients with high difficulty endodontic treatment needs.
• 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 a comprehensive approach for management of oral health needs, taking into consideration systemic, psychological, and socio-economic factors.
• 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 verbal and written communication skills with patients and other healthcare 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.
• Role in Context: Demonstrate professional leadership qualities and instill values and moral when working with other healthcare professionals.
• 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.