DS977 - Doctor in Special Care Dentistry (DrSCD)
The course provides comprehensive knowledge and training in Special Care Dentistry based on the professional and ethical standards. The candidates will be exposed to different and current Special Care Dentistry theories and treatment modalities and will be exposed to in-depth knowledge of Special Care Dentistry diagnosis and treatment concepts. Candidates will have lectures, seminars and practical sessions from Semester 1, onwards.
Clinical Special Care Dentistry training includes treatment of patients in faculty clinics and external premises under the supervision of Special Care Dentistry specialists and consultants, as well as specialists in other relevant fields. Candidates are also required to perform supervision session in the undergraduate clinic about once a week.
Candidates are also to complete a dissertation, which is worthy of publication or a publishable manuscript. In addition, candidates undertake two assignment projects which are 1) clinical audit and 2) innovation.
| Courses | Total SLT | Percentage (%) | |
| Core Course | Dissertation | 1920 | 26 |
| Program Course | Special Care Dentistry | 5546 | 74 |
| Total | 7466 | 100 |
| Local Applicants | Coursework | Dissertation |
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Proposal submission with the application form |
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(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.
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.
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Part-time |
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Long Semester |
Short Semester |
Long Semester |
Short Semester |
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No. of Weeks (per semester) |
20 |
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No. of Semesters (total) |
6 |
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No. of Years |
3 |
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Note: Number of weeks should include study and exam week. |
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