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MSc in Dentistry (Coursework)

University of Pretoria
Pretoria , South Africa
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Duration
2 years
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Masters
Major
Dentistry
Area of study
Health
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On campus
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Programme: MSc in Dentistry (Coursework)

The programme consists of core modules of which the student must choose two, attendance at the TNM module, a major subject (elective module) which extends over both years of study with a final examination in the final year of study and a mini-dissertation related to the major subject.


Programme Information

For candidates with a focus on Forensic Odontology, the programme consists of two core modules in Oral Biology and Molecular Pathology and the major subject (elective module) Forensic Odontology (FSC 820), which extends over both years of study with a final examination in the final year of study, the TNM research module, and a mini-dissertation related to the major subject. The duration of the course is 2 years.


A student must pass all the required core modules (as per course they registered for) at the University of Pretoria.


Only candidates who have met all the requirements for the MSc degree in their discipline, passed all the prerequisite modules; completed all applicable training as prescribed by the Head of Department concerned; and completed the required research component for the degree, will be allowed to write the final examination (exit examination) after which they will obtain the MSc qualification.


The student must submit and pass the research component done either by publication or a mini dissertation, on an approved topic related to the major subject.


Examinations and Pass Requirements

The stipulations of the General Academic Regulations apply. A minimum pass mark of 50% is required for all modules including the mini-dissertation.


Research Information

The mini-dissertation research component related to the major subject will be examined and graded accordingly on whether the dissertation complies with the set requirements.


Core Modules

  • ANA 850: Applied anatomical pathology 850 (Credits: 50.00)
  • ANP 802: Anatomical pathology 802 (Credits: 50.00)
  • FSG 802: Applied physiology 802 (Credits: 50.00)
  • GTH 802: Community dentistry 802 (Credits: 50.00)
  • MDB 802: Applied oral biology 802 (Credits: 50.00)
  • MPX 802: Molecular pathology 802 (Credits: 50.00)
  • TNM 802: Applied research methodology 802 (Credits: 0.00)

Elective Modules

  • END 820: Endodontics 820 (Credits: 80.00)
  • FSC 820: Forensic odontology 820 (Credits: 80.00)
  • GTH 820: Community dentistry 820 (Credits: 80.00)
  • MDB 820: Oral Biology 820 (Credits: 80.00)
  • ODO 820: Paedodontics 820 (Credits: 80.00)
  • OFC 820: Orofacial surgery 820 (Credits: 80.00)
  • ORD 820: Orthodontics 820 (Credits: 80.00)
  • PMG 821: Oral medicine and periodontics 821 (Credits: 80.00)
  • PRD 820: Prosthodontics 820 (Credits: 80.00)

Mini-Dissertation

  • DEN 810: Mini-dissertation 810 (Credits: 60.00)

Programme Structure

The programme is structured over two years, with a minimum duration of study of 2 years. The total credits required for the programme is 240, at an NQF level of 09.


Forensic Odontology: Select the following core modules: MDB 802, MPX 802, and TNM 802 = 50 credits


Oral Biology: Select MDB 802 and TNM 802 and one of the following modules (ANA 850, FSG 802, MPX 802 = 100 credits


All other disciplines: Select only two core modules: ANA 850 or FSG 802 or ANP 802 or MDB 802 or GTH 802 and TNM 802 = 100 credits


All elective modules are attendance modules in the first year and only examinable at the end of the final year.


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