Program Overview

Programme: PGDip (Dentistry)

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

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the following requirements:

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

Programme Information

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

Curriculum

The curriculum includes a combination of core and elective modules.

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)
• THM 702: Dental materials 702 (Credits: 20.00)

Ethics and Jurisprudence

This module focuses on the rules of conduct for healthcare professionals as formulated by the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA). It covers professional conduct, ethics, and jurisprudence, emphasizing the importance of a lifelong commitment to sound professional and ethical practices.

Examinations and Pass Requirements

• Examinations in the basic subject and the main field of study may take place every semester.
• 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.
• A student may not enter for the postgraduate diploma's examination in the same subject more than twice, subject to exceptions approved by the Dean.

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 note that changes to UP qualification and programme names may occur as a result of the HEQSF initiative. Students are advised to contact their faculties if they have any questions.

Regulations and Rules

The regulations and rules for the degrees 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. Students bear the responsibility of ensuring they familiarize themselves with the General Academic Regulations applicable to their registration, as well as the relevant faculty-specific and programme-specific regulations and information. Ignorance concerning these regulations will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression or basis for an exception to any of the aforementioned regulations.