School of Oral Health Masters and Doctoral Programmes
MASTERS AND DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES
Master of Dentistry (M Dent)
Within the following specialties:
- Community Dentistry
- Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery
- Oral Pathology
- Orthodontics
- Periodontics and Oral Medicine
- Prosthodontics
Admission requirements:
Registered with HPCSA as dentist and have practiced for at least two years, post-graduate diplomas, primaries and other masters degree will be an advantage. Primaries and ATLS are a requirement for students wishing to study for an MDent (MFOS) degree. Minimum of 65% in the field of interest at undergraduate level.
- The aim is to train dentists in a specialty in dentistry
- Duration depends of the specialty, but ranges from four to five years
- Admission is subjected to availability of a training post, which will be advertised nationally and subjected to interview and appointment as a registrar
Visit the School Calendar for more details: Undergraduate Students | SMU
Master of Dental Science (MDS)
Two streams:
- MDS by course work, which include mini-dissertation
- MDS by research by major dissertation
Admission requirements:
In possession of at least a BDS or equivalent degree and registered with the professional board
The aim is to increase the depth of knowledge of a dentist in a specific field of dentistry
- Duration will be a minimum of one year and maximum of three years
- Application is subjected to departmental consideration and approval
Visit the School Calendar for more details: Undergraduate Students | SMU
Master of Science in Dentistry (MSc (Dent))
Admission requirements:
In possession of a BSc (Hons)(Dent Sc) degree
The aim is to provide a career path for non-dental scientists appointed to training institutions in dentistry and to provide the industry involved in the development of dental materials and equipment with appropriate trained scientists.
- Duration will be a minimum of one year and maximum of three years
- Application is subjected to departmental consideration and approval
Visit the School Calendar for more details: Undergraduate Students | SMU
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Admission requirement:
Master’s degree or equivalent
Aim is to provide an opportunity to perform an in-depth research project in a field of Dentistry
- Duration is two years
- Application is subject to departmental consideration and approval
Visit the School Calendar for more details: Undergraduate Students | SMU