Program Overview

University Program Information

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

Master of Dental Surgery in Prosthodontics Study Plan

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

First Year

• MDS Year 1 Semester 1:
  • MPB 112: Basic Sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Oral Pathology) - 2 theory, 0 practical/clinical
  • MPM 111: Material in Prosthodontics - I - 1 theory, 0 practical/clinical
  • MPC 112: Complete Denture - I (Preclinical) - 1 theory, 1 practical/clinical
  • MPP 114: Clinical Practice in Prosthodontics - I - 0 theory, 4 practical/clinical
  • Semester Total: 4 theory, 5 practical/clinical
• MDS Year 1 Semester 2:
  • MPR 121: Research Methodology & Biostatistics - 1 theory, 0 practical/clinical
  • MPM 121: Material in Prosthodontics - II - 1 theory, 0 practical/clinical
  • MPD 212: Partial Denture - I (Preclinical) - 1 theory, 1 practical/clinical
  • MPP 124: Clinical Practice in Prosthodontics - II - 0 theory, 4 practical/clinical
  • MPS 121: Scientific Writing & Literature Review - 1 theory, 0 practical/clinical
  • Semester Total: 4 theory, 5 practical/clinical

Second Year

• MDS Year 2 Semester 1:
  • MPF 211: Fixed Prosthodontics - I - 1 theory, 0 clinical
  • MPC 212: Complete Denture - II (Clinical) - 1 theory, 1 clinical
  • MPA 211: Advance Removable Prosthodontics - 1 theory, 0 clinical
  • MPS 211: Seminar Interdisciplinary - I - 1 theory, 0 clinical
  • MPP 214: Clinical Practice in Prosthodontics - III - 0 theory, 4 clinical
  • Semester Total: 4 theory, 5 clinical
• MDS Year 2 Semester 2:
  • MPF 221: Fixed Prosthodontics - II - 1 theory, 0 clinical
  • MPD 222: Partial Denture - II (Clinical) - 1 theory, 1 clinical
  • MPA 221: Advanced Fixed Prosthodontics (Full Mouth Rehabilitation) - 1 theory, 0 clinical
  • MPS 221: Seminar Interdisciplinary - II - 1 theory, 0 clinical
  • MPP 224: Clinical Practice in Prosthodontics - IV - 0 theory, 4 clinical
  • Semester Total: 4 theory, 5 clinical

Third Year

• MDS Year 3 Semester 1:
  • MPR 313: Research & Thesis - I - 3 theory, 0 clinical
  • MPM 311: Maxillofacial Prosthodontics - 1 theory, 0 clinical
  • MPI 311: Implant Prosthodontics - 1 theory, 0 clinical
  • MPS 311: Seminar Interdisciplinary - III - 1 theory, 0 clinical
  • MPP 314: Clinical Practice in Prosthodontics - V - 0 theory, 4 clinical
  • Semester Total: 6 theory, 4 clinical
• MDS Year 3 Semester 2:
  • MPR 323: Research & Thesis II - 3 theory, 0 clinical
  • MPD 321: Digital Prosthodontics - 1 theory, 0 clinical
  • MPE 321: Aesthetic Dentistry - 1 theory, 0 clinical
  • MPS 321: Seminar Interdisciplinary - IV - 1 theory, 0 clinical
  • MPP 324: Clinical Practice in Prosthodontics - VI - 0 theory, 4 clinical
  • Semester Total: 6 theory, 4 clinical

Credit Hours

• Theory: One contact hour is equal to one credit hour
• Practical/Clinical: One credit hour is equal to two contact hours for practical and four contact hours for clinical
• MDS in Prosthodontics Course Study Plan:
  • Basic Sciences: 3 credit hours
  • Core Courses: 14 credit hours
  • Practical/Clinical Training courses: 32 credit hours (1664 contact hours)
  • Research Project: 7 credit hours
• Total Credit Hours Required For Graduation: 56

Program Details

• The College of Dental Sciences offers the Master of Dental Surgery in Prosthodontics program.
• The program is designed to provide advanced training in prosthodontics.
• The curriculum includes basic sciences, core courses, practical/clinical training, and research projects.
• The program requires 56 credit hours for graduation.
• The college has a strong focus on research and provides opportunities for students to engage in research projects.
• The program is accredited by the Ministry of Education, UAE, and recognized by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.