Program Overview

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Programme: PGDip (Dentistry)

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

Programme Information

• Code: PGDip (Dentistry)
• Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
• Department: School of Dentistry
• Credits: 120
• Duration: Minimum duration of study: 1 year
• NQF level: 8

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.

General Information

The University of Pretoria is engaged in an ongoing effort to align its qualifications and programmes with the Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework (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.

Core Modules

• PDL 701: Periodontology 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 as stipulated by the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• THM 702: Dental materials 702 (Credits: 20.00)

Regulations and Rules

The regulations and rules for the degrees published are subject to change and may be amended after publication. The General Academic Regulations (G Regulations) and General Student Rules apply to all faculties and registered students of the University of Pretoria. Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with these regulations upon registration. Ignorance of these regulations will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression or basis for an exception to any of the aforementioned regulations.