DS975 - Doctor in Paediatric Dentistry (DrPaed)
Doctor in Paediatric Dentistry is a 3-year taught doctorate programme that leads to specialist registration. The degree is awarded on the basis of submission of dissertations and completions of coursework including clinical practice.
The dissertation should portray evidence of the candidate’s ability to perform research, that the candidate has shown originality and independence, and that the candidate has made a significant contribution to knowledge in the particular field towards improving oral healthcare delivery.
Completed and successful dissertation should be accepted by the panel of examiners appointed by the university.
The research should be of a kind which a diligent and competent student is expected to complete within the four years of the study programme.
Candidates attend lectures, seminars, clinical work and other relevant activities according to the prescribed content of the programme.
Additional training will be provided in the practical aspects of extended care and patient-oriented research in the field of Paediatric Dentistry, including ethics of clinical research and effective communication of clinical research results.
Candidates will be required to prepare a cumulative log summarising the clinical work performed for presentation to the faculty and/or examiners if requested at the interim and final examinations.
Doctor in Paediatric Dentistry comprises of:
| Course | Total SLT | Percentage (%) | |
| Core Course | Dissertation | 1920 | 26 |
| Program Course | Paediatric Dentistry | 5400 | 74 |
| Total | 7320 | 100 |
Candidates are required to pass both components before they could be awarded with the degree.
| Local Applicants | Coursework | Dessertation |
| Minimum Requirement |
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Proposal submission with the application form |
| Other Requirement |
(minimum Band 6.5 for every part) |
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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.
Full time only. Minimum of 6 semesters; Maximum of 8 semesters.
Each semester consists of 21 weeks of academic schedule, with total of 42 weeks per year excluding examination weeks.
