DS972 - Doctor in Orthodontics (DrOrtho)
The course provides comprehensive knowledge and training in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics based on the professional and ethical standards. The candidates will be exposed to different and current orthodontic theories and treatment modalities and will be exposed to in depth knowledge of orthodontic diagnosis and treatment concepts. Candidates will have lectures, seminars and practical sessions to allow for better understanding and wider scope of learning.
Clinical Orthodontics includes treatment of patients in faculty clinics and premises under supervision of orthodontist specialists and consultants. Candidates are required to treat 80 new patients with fixed orthodontic appliances and on average about 20 transferred cases, which may include patients with myofunctional appliances and interdisciplinary cases that may involve orthognathic surgery. The total number of cases will be approximately 100-120 patients.
Doctor in Orthodontics comprise of courses below:
1. Dissertation
Assessment
- Dissertation (Assessed by internal and external examiners)
- Viva voce
Requirement
- A completed and approved research proposal (Research Design course in MScD)
- Accepted for publication of at least ONE article in a peer-reviewed journal
2. Orthodontics
- Summative assessment
| Orthodontics | (%) |
| Professional Examination | 60 |
| Continuous Assessments | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
- Formative assessment
Various methods of assessment
Candidates are required to pass both courses before being awarded with the stated qualification.
| Local Applicants | Coursework | Dessertation |
| Minimum Requirement |
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Research proposal |
| Other Requirement |
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| Valuable aspects for consideration |
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Evidence in research publications would be highly regarded |
Health Status :
Applicants to clinical programmes need to provide evidence to the University that they are free from Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C upon acceptance into the programme.
Applicants to clinical programmes need to provide evidence to the University that they are free from Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C upon acceptance into the programme.
- Full time only.
- Minimum 6 parts (3 years); maximum 10 parts (5 years)
