Program Overview

Programme: MChD in Oral Pathology

The MChD in Oral Pathology is a postgraduate programme offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria.

Programme Information

• Code: Faculty of Health Sciences, Department: School of Dentistry
• Credits: 848
• Duration: Minimum duration of study: 5 years
• NQF level: 09

Curriculum

The programme consists of several years of study, with the following curriculum:

• Year 1
• Year 2
• Year 3
• Year 4
• Final year

Other Programme-Specific Information

Costs or fees for any examination(s) and registration at the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa have to be met by the student.

Examinations and Pass Requirements

Examinations in the Basic Subjects

A student must pass the basic subject Molecular pathology (MPX 800) at the University of Pretoria. The basic subject, Anatomical pathology (ANP 808), will be examined by the College of Pathologists as their Part I examination.

Examination and Evaluation in the Major Subject

1. The final exit examination of the major subject (MPG 802) will be administered by the College of Pathologists. Only candidates who have met all the requirements for the MChD degree in Oral Pathology except for the major subject (final examination), i.e., passed all the prerequisite subjects; completed all applicable training as prescribed (continuous evaluation of the candidate in an approved registrar post by the relevant head of department); and completed the required research component for the degree, will be allowed to write the College examination (exit examination) after which they will obtain both the FCP and the MChD as specialist qualifications.
2. The student must submit and pass a dissertation on an approved topic related to the major subject and submit a manuscript for publication as required.
3. A student who obtains a final mark of at least 75% (with the first attempt) in the major subject qualifies to obtain the degree with distinction.

Pass with Distinction

A student who obtains a final mark of at least 75% (with the first attempt) in the major subject qualifies to obtain the degree with distinction.

Core Modules

• EHR 800: Ethics and human rights 800 (Credits: 0.00)
• MPG 802: Oral pathology 802 (Credits: 500.00)
• TNM 802: Applied research methodology 802 (Credits: 0.00), Module content: Attendance module only.

General Academic Regulations and Student Rules

The General Academic Regulations (G Regulations) and General Student Rules apply to all faculties and registered students of the University, as well as all prospective students who have accepted an offer of a place at the University of Pretoria. On registering for a programme, the student bears the responsibility of ensuring that they familiarise themselves with the General Academic Regulations applicable to their registration, as well as the relevant faculty-specific and programme-specific regulations and information as stipulated in the relevant yearbook. Ignorance concerning these regulations will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression, or basis for an exception to any of the aforementioned regulations. The G Regulations are updated annually and may be amended after the publication of this information.

Regulations, Degree Requirements, and Information

The faculty regulations, information on and requirements for the degrees published here are subject to change and may be amended after the publication of this information.

University of Pretoria Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) Verification Project

The higher education sector has undergone an extensive alignment to the Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework (HEQSF) across all institutions in South Africa. In order to comply with the HEQSF, all institutions are legally required to participate in a national initiative led by regulatory bodies such as the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), the Council on Higher Education (CHE), and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The University of Pretoria is presently engaged in an ongoing effort to align its qualifications and programmes with the HEQSF criteria. Current and prospective students should take note that changes to UP qualification and programme names may occur as a result of the HEQSF initiative. Students are advised to contact their faculties if they have any questions.