Program Overview

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Master of Science in Periodontology

Program Summary

The Master of Science in Periodontology at HBMCDM is a 36-month didactic, clinical, and research program that provides excellence in education and trains graduate students in clinical practice skills to diagnose, manage, and/or prevent diseases and abnormalities affecting the supporting tissues of teeth and dental implants.

Duration

3 Years

Application Deadline

January 30, 2026

Study Type

Full-time

Annual Tuition Fee

AED 185,000*

About the Program

The Master of Science in Periodontology at HBMCDM prepares graduate students to be integral to multidisciplinary oral health teams and embrace a lifelong philosophy of learning and developing their profession. The clinical component allows residents to gain experience in conventional non-surgical and surgical treatment modalities in periodontology, including regenerative, functional, and aesthetic surgical procedures.

Admission Criteria

• Degree: Degree in Dentistry (B.D.S., D.D.S., D.M.D.) with a minimum cGPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of one-year internship is required.
• Recommendation letter: Minimum of two reference letters from the current Employer/Institution.
• Examination: Passing the Emirates Dental Residency Entry Examination (EDREE) or Saudi Dental Licensing Examination (SDLE) to be potentially eligible for Emirati Board Specialty Examination.
• Interview: Shortlisted applicants will be invited for the respective program interview and Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) as applicable.

English Proficiency

• IELTS Academic: An overall band 6 with no skill less than 5.5
• TOEFL: iBT 80 with a minimum of 20 in Writing

Required Documents

• Recent photo (high resolution with white background)
• Valid passport copy
• Emirates ID Card – front (if applicable)
• Emirates ID Card – back (if applicable)
• Family Book (UAE Nationals only) / Mother's Family Book (UAE mother nationals only)
• Residency Permit (if applicable)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Official undergraduate Degree Certificate
• Official undergraduate Academic Transcript(s)
• Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) – General with Grade Average (if applicable)
• Internship Certificate
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate (if available)
• Emirates Dental Residency Entry Examination (EDREE) or Saudi Dental Licensing Examination (SDLE)
• Results of English Proficiency Test (e.g., IELTS – Academic or TOEFL)
• Minimum 2 Recommendation letters (letters should be dated not more than one year)

Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)

The MMI process is a series of short independent assessment interviews, typically arranged in a timed circuit, designed to test non-cognitive competencies such as communication skills, problem-solving, empathy, moral/ethical reasoning, decision-making, and professionalism.

Tuition Fees

• Application fee: AED 1,000 + AED 50 (5% VAT) due at the time of application (Non-refundable)
• Seat reservation fee: AED 10,000 (Non-refundable)
• Annual tuition fee: AED 185,000 (for International applicants), AED 160,000 (for UAE and GCC nationals)

Document Attestation

Transcripts and Degree Certificates submitted will require attestation from the Ministry of Education in the UAE for degrees awarded inside the UAE. Transcripts and Degree Certificates awarded outside the UAE will require attestation from the Ministry of Education and a Certificate of Equivalency from the Ministry.

Transfer Admission Policy

Applications are considered on an individual basis and screened like all other applicants as per graduate admission processes, criteria, and deadlines. If approved, consideration may be given for transfer credit as per the Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.

Academic Calendar

The academic calendar for the Master of Science in Periodontology program is available on the MBRU website.

Frequently Asked Questions

• The Master of Science in Periodontology is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) – Ministry of Education.
• Application to the postgraduate program can only be submitted through the online application portal.
• The admissions process involves submitting the online application, uploading required documents, and paying the non-refundable application fee, followed by a review of applications, shortlisting of qualified candidates, and interviews.