Program Overview

---

Programme: Postgrad Dipl in Dentistry Orthodontics

Programme Information

The Postgrad Dipl in Dentistry Orthodontics is a one-year programme offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Admission Requirements

Subject to the stipulations of the General Regulations, the BChD degree or an equivalent qualification is required.

Other Programme-Specific Information

Contact Time

The contact time in the major field of study is determined by the head of the department concerned and approved by the Dean. It includes systematic tuition as well as clinical/practical assignments.

Examinations and Pass Requirements

The examination in the basic subject and the main field of study may take place every semester. However, only one subject may be written per semester. In order to be admitted to the examination in the main field of study, the student must pass the basic subject. A final mark of at least 50% is required to pass.

Subject to exceptions approved by the Dean, on the recommendation of the head of department, a student may not enter for the postgraduate diploma's examination in the same subject more than twice.

Pass with Distinction

The diploma is awarded with distinction to students who obtain at least 75% in both the main field of study and the basic subject.

Minimum Credits

The minimum credits required for the programme is 100.

Fundamental Modules

• MDB 710: Applied oral biology 710 (Credits: 12.00)
• ORD 700: Orthodontics 700 (Credits: 100.00)

General Regulations

The General Regulations (G Regulations) apply to all faculties of the University of Pretoria. It is expected of students to familiarise themselves well with these regulations as well as with the information contained in the General Rules section. Ignorance concerning these regulations and rules will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression.