Program Overview

Programme: PGDip in Dentistry Restorative Dentistry

Introduction

The Postgraduate Diploma in Dentistry Restorative Dentistry is a full-time program offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria.

Programme Information

• Code: Faculty of Health Sciences
• Department: School of Dentistry
• Credits: 120
• Duration: Minimum duration of study is 1 year
• NQF level: 08

Admission Requirements

1. Relevant BChD (or equivalent) degree
2. HPCSA registration where treatment of patients is involved

Other Programme-Specific Information

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 required: 120

Core Modules

• HTH 701: Restorative dentistry 701 (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: This module focuses on the ethical and legal aspects of healthcare practice, emphasizing the importance of professional conduct and the rules governing healthcare practitioners.
• THM 702: Dental materials 702 (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 familiarize 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.