Program Overview

Programme: PGDip Dentistry Orthodontics

Programme Information

The PGDip Dentistry Orthodontics programme is offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences. The programme is a one-year full-time course, with a total of 120 credits.

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

• Minimum credits: 120

Core Modules

• ORD 702: Orthodontics 702 (Credits: 100.00)

Elective Modules

• RAD 701: Introductory radiography 701 (Credits: 90.00)
• MDB 700: Applied oral biology 700 (Credits: 20.00)
• CBA 700: Anatomy and principles of surgery 700 (Credits: 20.00)
• ANA 710: Anatomy 710 (Credits: 20.00)
• THM 702: Dental materials 702 (Credits: 20.00)
• RLE 700: Ethics and jurisprudence 700 (Credits: 30.00)
  • Module content: To be a good healthcare practitioner requires a life-long commitment to sound professional and ethical practices and an overriding dedication to the interests of fellow human beings and society.
• FSG 714: Physiology 714 (Credits: 20.00)

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.