Program Overview

Master of Science in Endodontics Program

The Master of Science in Endodontics program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field of endodontics. The program consists of a series of courses that cover the theoretical and practical aspects of endodontics.

Course Descriptions

The program includes the following courses:

• MED601: Applied Basic Science I: This foundational course provides students with sound evidence-based background knowledge to effectively participate in the evaluation and management of endodontic patients.
• MED602: Biostatistics: This course is comprised of lectures designed to aid the student to expand their knowledge of the basic principles of statistics as it applies to the understanding and interpretation of the dental literature.
• MED603: Research Method: The course considers the nature of scientific knowledge and investigates various processes involved in research.
• MED605: Applied Basic Sciences II: This foundational course provides students with sound evidence-based background knowledge to effectively participate in the evaluation and management of endodontic patients.
• MED606: Seminars in Endodontics I: This course is the first of three in the Endodontics seminar series, dedicated to reviewing classical and contemporary literature in the field of endodontics.
• MED701: Seminars in Endodontics II: This course is the second of three in the Endodontic Seminar series, providing an in-depth level of knowledge in contemporary endodontic treatment modalities.
• MED704: Seminars in Endodontics III: This course completes the Endodontic Seminar series, providing an in-depth level of knowledge in contemporary endodontic treatment modalities.

Clinical Component Courses

The clinical component of the program consists of the following courses:

• MED604: Clinical Skills in Endodontics: This introductory course provides the essential pre-clinical training procedures.
• MED607: Clinical Endodontics I: This course consists of clinical patient management and treatment plan sessions under the guidance of clinical instructors.
• MED702: Clinical Endodontics II: Students continue to treat patients and debate treatment plans under the guidance of clinical instructors.
• MED705: Clinical Endodontics III: Student continues to treat patients and debate treatment plans under the guidance of clinical instructors.
• MED801: Clinical Endodontics IV: This course serves as the first of the two capstone courses of the program.
• MED803: Clinical Endodontics V: This is the final clinical component of the MSc Endodontics program, serving as the culminating experience for students.
• MED804: Clinical Teaching: The process of information transfer in a clinical teaching setting reflects many aspects of knowledge, skills, and competencies.

Research Thesis Component Courses

The research thesis component consists of the following courses:

• MED703: Research Proposal: Research proposal is the initial step in the development of the thesis project.
• MED706: Thesis Preparation I: This course constitutes the second part of the thesis component of the program.
• MED802: Thesis Preparation II: Student will conduct the main study, collect, analyze and interpret the data analysis.
• MED805: Thesis: This is the final course of the thesis component, where the student will write the final research thesis observing the scientific and ethical methods of report writing.