Program Overview

Master of Science in Orthodontics Study Plan

The Master of Science in Orthodontics program is structured into six semesters, with each semester comprising a specific set of courses designed to provide comprehensive knowledge and skills in orthodontics.

Semester 1

• MOD601: Dental Basic Science I (1 CH)
• MOD602: Craniofacial Growth and Development I (2 CH)
• MOD603: Simulated Clinical Skills in Orthodontics (2 CH)
• MOD604: Diagnostic Aids (Cephalometrics, Study Model & Photography) (1 CH)
• MOD605: Etiology and Classification of Malocclusion (2 CH)
• MOD606: Biomechanics, Mechanics and Contemporary Orthodontic Techniques I (2 CH)
• MOD607: Biostatistics (1 CH)
• MOD608: Research Methodology (1 CH)

Semester 2

• MOD609: Dental Basic Science II (1 CH)
• MOD610: Craniofacial Growth and Development II (1 CH)
• MOD611: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning (1 CH)
• MOD612: Biomechanics, Mechanics and Contemporary Orthodontic Techniques II (2 CH)
• MOD613: Literature Review (1 CH)
• MOD614: Clinical Orthodontics I (6 CH)

Semester 3

• MOD701: Orthodontic Seminars and Emerging Trends (1 CH)
• MOD702: Retention & Treatment Stability (1 CH)
• MOD703: Research Proposal (2 CH)
• MOD704: Clinical Orthodontics II (8 CH)

Semester 4

• MOD705: Evidence-Based Orthodontics (1 CH)
• MOD706: Adult Orthodontics (1 CH)
• MOD707: Thesis I (2 CH)
• MOD708: Clinical Orthodontics III (8 CH)

Semester 5

• MOD801: Surgical Orthodontics (1 CH)
• MOD802: Thesis II (1 CH)
• MOD803: Clinical Orthodontics IV (10 CH)

Semester 6

• MOD804: Craniofacial Anomalies/Maxillofacial Rehabilitation (1 CH)
• MOD805: Thesis Submission (1 CH)
• MOD806: Clinical Orthodontics V (10 CH)
• MOD807: Clinical Teaching (0 CH)

Prerequisite

No specific prerequisites are mentioned in the provided context.

Campus

The program is based at the Ajman University campus, with its location and map available for reference.

Admissions

Admission details, including undergraduate and graduate programs, requirements, and policies, are outlined but not specified within the provided context.