Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers various programs, including a 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: One credit hour is equal to two contact hours
• Clinical: One credit hour is equal to 4 contact hours
• 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 credit hours

Program Accreditation

All programs are accredited by the Ministry of Education, UAE, and recognized by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The College of Pharmacy at RAKMHSU has obtained dual national and international accreditation for its Bachelor of Pharmacy program from the American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA). RAKMHSU is the first medical university in the UAE to obtain five stars in the QS Stars Rating.