Program Overview

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Programme: MChD Community Dentistry

The MChD Community Dentistry programme is offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the MChD degree programme, a candidate must:

• Hold the BChD degree of the University of Pretoria or an equivalent qualification, or be admitted to master's degree studies in terms of the stipulations of General Regulations G.1.3 and G.62;
• Be registered as a dentist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa in the category Independent Practice.

For the MChD degree (endorsement Maxillofacial Surgery Medical or Dental), a candidate:

• Must have obtained the BChD and/or MBChB degree or equivalent qualification at least one year previously, passed the Advanced Trauma Life Support Course (maximum three attempts), as well as the basic subjects Anatomy 870, Physiology 806, and Pharmacology 809, and the PGDipDent (Oral Surgery), with a minimum pass mark of 65% in the major subject.
• Must be registered as a dentist and/or physician with the Health Professions Council of South Africa in the category Independent Practice.

Other Programme-Specific Information

Additionally, the Diploma in Health Systems Management must be attended and passed on a capita selecta basis, or any other management course as determined by the head of department and approved by the dean.

Examinations and Pass Requirements

Examinations in the Basic Subjects

1. A student must pass these subjects prior to admission to the examination in the major subject. A minimum of at least 50% is required to pass.
2. Examinations in the basic subjects must be passed before the end of the third year of study, or at a time as determined by the head of department.
3. The Diploma in Health Systems Management offered by the School of Health Systems and Public Health must be attended and passed.

Examinations in the Major Subject

• Admission to the examination in the major subject is determined by the head of department.
• The student must submit and pass a dissertation on an approved topic related to the major subject and submit a manuscript for publication as required.

Exemption

Exemption may be granted by the Dean, on the recommendation of the Head of Department, by virtue of comparable training and/or experience in terms of the requirements of School Regulations, with the proviso that exemption from the examination and evaluation in the major subject may not be granted.

Practical/Clinical/Internship Information

Practical training is provided at recognised institutions.

Pass with Distinction

A student who obtains a final mark of at least 75% (with the first attempt) in the major subject qualifies to obtain the degree with distinction. An MChD student, who has obtained at least 75% with the first attempt in both his major subject and the dissertation, will receive the degree with distinction.

Core Modules

• BOS 870: Biostatistics (1) 870 (Credits: 10.00)
• GTH 800: Community dentistry 800 (Credits: 24.00)
• HME 870: Epidemiology 1 870 (Credits: 10.00)
• TMP 801: Applied oral pathology 801 (Credits: 24.00)