Program Overview

University Program Information

The RAK Medical & Health Sciences University offers various programs, including the Master of Dental Surgery in Orthodontics.

Master of Dental Surgery in Orthodontics Study Plan

The Master of Dental Surgery in Orthodontics is a three-year program. The study plan is as follows:

First Year

• MDS Year 1 Semester 1
  • MOB 112: Basics Science (Anatomy, Embryology, Genetics, Molecular Biology) - 2 theory credits, 0 practical credits
  • MOM 111: Materials in Orthodontics - 1 theory credit, 0 practical credits
  • MOL 111: Maxillofacial Radiology - 1 theory credit, 0 practical credits
  • MOD 112: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning - 2 theory credits, 0 practical credits
  • MOP 114: Pre-Clinical Orthodontics - 0 theory credits, 4 practical credits
  • Semester Total: 6 theory credits, 4 practical credits
• MDS Year 1 Semester 2
  • MOR 121: Research Methods and Biostatistics - 1 theory credit, 0 practical credits
  • MOB 121: Biology of Orthodontic Tooth Movement - 1 theory credit, 0 practical credits
  • MOT 122: Treatment Mechanics in Orthodontic - 2 theory credits, 0 practical credits
  • MOO 122: Orthodontic Techniques - 2 theory credits, 0 practical credits
  • MOC 124: Clinical Orthodontics Training-I - 0 theory credits, 4 practical credits
  • Semester Total: 6 theory credits, 4 practical credits

Second Year

• MDS Year 2 Semester 1
  • MOP 211: Practice Management in Orthodontics - 1 theory credit, 0 practical credits
  • MOA 211: Appliances in Orthodontics - 1 theory credit, 0 practical credits
  • MOR 211: Retention and Relapse - 1 theory credit, 0 practical credits
  • MOS 211: Sleep Apnea and Breathing Disorder - 1 theory credit, 0 practical credits
  • MOC 216: Clinical Orthodontics Training-II - 0 theory credits, 6 practical credits
  • Semester Total: 4 theory credits, 6 practical credits
• MDS Year 2 Semester 2
  • MOA 222: Adult and Interdisciplinary Orthodontics - 2 theory credits, 0 practical credits
  • MOT 221: Temporomandibular Dysfunction in Orthodontics - 1 theory credit, 0 practical credits
  • MOR 221: Research Project - I - 1 theory credit, 0 practical credits
  • MOC 226: Clinical Orthodontics Training-III - 0 theory credits, 6 practical credits
  • Semester Total: 4 theory credits, 6 practical credits

Third Year

• MDS Year 3 Semester 1
  • MOT 311: Temporary Anchorage Device in Orthodontics - 1 theory credit, 0 practical credits
  • MOL 311: Lingual Orthodontics - 1 theory credit, 0 practical credits
  • MOR 313: Research Project - II - 3 theory credits, 0 practical credits
  • MOC 315: Clinical Orthodontics Training - IV - 0 theory credits, 5 practical credits
  • Semester Total: 5 theory credits, 5 practical credits
• MDS Year 3 Semester 2
  • MOC 321: Craniofacial Anomalies and Cleft Lip Palate - 1 theory credit, 0 practical credits
  • MOR 323: Research Project - III - 3 theory credits, 0 practical credits
  • MOI 321: Canine Impaction - 1 theory credit, 0 practical credits
  • MOC 325: Clinical Orthodontics Training - V - 0 theory credits, 5 practical credits
  • Semester Total: 5 theory credits, 5 practical credits

Program Requirements

• Basic Sciences: 3 credits
• Core Orthodontics without Clinical Training and Research Project: 24 credits
• Clinical Orthodontics Training: 26 credits (1664 contact hours)
• Research Project: 7 credits
• Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 60

Credit Hour Policy

• Theory: One contact hour is equal to one credit hour
• Practical: One credit hour is equal to two contact hours
• Clinical: One credit hour is equal to 4 contact hours