Program Overview

Programme: PGDip Dentistry Oral Surgery

The University of Pretoria offers a Postgraduate Diploma in Dentistry Oral Surgery, a one-year program with a total of 120 credits.

Admission Requirements

• The BChD degree or an equivalent qualification with at least 65% in the final examination in Orofacial surgery or a subject deemed equivalent by the head of department is required.
• Subject to the stipulations of the General Regulations.

Other Programme-Specific Information

• Note: Oral Surgery: a prerequisite (a minimum of one basic subject is required – these basic subjects may be passed at the University of Pretoria or at the College of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa) or any other module as determined by the department in question and approved by the Dean.
• Contact Time: The contact time in the major field of study is determined by the relevant head of department 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.
• Examinations in both the basic subject as well as the main field of study may be written in the same semester.
• In order to be admitted to the examination in the main field of study, the student must have passed 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 relevant 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

• MCH 702: Oral surgery 702
  • Credits: 100.00

Elective Modules

• ANA 710: Anatomy 710
  • Credits: 20.00
• CBA 700: Anatomy and principles of surgery 700
  • Credits: 20.00
• FSG 714: Physiology 714
  • Credits: 20.00
• MDB 700: Applied oral biology 700
  • Credits: 20.00
• RAD 702: Introductory radiography 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.
• THM 702: Dental materials 702
  • Credits: 20.00

General Regulations

• The information published is subject to change and may be amended after the publication of this information.
• 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.