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Master of Dental Surgery

Master of Dental Surgery

Course Title

Master of Dental Surgery

MQF Level

7

Duration and Credits

5 Years

300 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

Information for International applicants

  1. two Advanced Level passes at Grade C or better in Biology and Chemistry and
  2. an Intermediate Level pass at Grade C or better in Physics,

provided that all passes in these Special Course Requirements have been obtained together in one session of examinations (i.e. one sitting) and are from one recognized examining board.

Applicants in possession of the degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) with at least Second Class (Honours) in Dental Hygiene or Dental Technology may also apply.

For the purpose of the above paragraphs, a pass obtained in a session of examinations which is held after the results of a previous session were published shall be deemed to be a pass obtained in a session that is distinct from the previous one. This regulation shall also apply to the second session of the Matriculation Examination offered by the MATSEC Board of the University of Malta according to the provisions of the Matriculation Examination Regulations and this notwithstanding any other regulation governing the award of the Matriculation Certificate.

Prior to enrolling for the Course, accepted applicants are also required to undergo an occupational health assessment as detailed in the Occupational Health Protocol approved by the Board, so as to ascertain that they are fit for the duties related to their proposed studies. Students who do not fulfil this requirement shall be barred from attending the clinical placements.

Maximum number may apply. The selection criteria is available here.

Prospective applicants who are eligible and short-listed will be called for an interview scheduled to be held in September.

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Applications for our February and October intakes have been officially open since the third week in November. You can submit your application online. The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta.

You can compare your national qualifications to the local requirements by visiting our qualifications comparability webpage. Access more information about our admission process and English language requirements.

The University of Malta has student accommodation on campus called Campus Hub. Campus Hub is just a 2-minute walk from the main campus. For more information, visit the accommodation website.

Our dedicated team at the student recruitment office is here to support you every step of the way. From the moment you start your application to the moment when you receive your decision letter, we're here to assist you. If you have any questions or need further information, don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at info@um.edu.mt, and our team will be more than happy to help.

After you receive an offer from us, our International Office will assist you with visas, accommodation and other related issues.

The aim of the programme is to educate you into the profession of a Dental Surgeon with a broad academic dental education, where you will be able to function in all areas of clinical dentistry practising evidence-based comprehensive dentistry based on a problem solving approach, using basic theoretical and practical skills. Furthermore, this course of study will prepare you to be sufficiently trained in dental science, and are able to work with other dental and health care professionals in the health care system (both public and private). As a Dental Surgeon, you will be prepared for life-long learning and continuing professional development that is essential in the modern professional world.

Communication and Academic Skills Programme

The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.

Study-units marked with an * can be referred to the following year if eligible in terms of Regulation 9(5).
 
Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
DNS1003 Evidence Based Dentistry 1 4 ECTS   (NC)  
DNS1103* Health Informatics and Statistics 4 ECTS   (NC)  
DNS1106* Anatomy, Histology and Physiology of the Oral Cavity 4 ECTS   (NC)  
DNS1202 Head and Neck and Neuroanatomy for Dental Students 8 ECTS   (NC)  
DNS1303 Physiology for Dental Students 4 ECTS   (NC)  
DSG1108 Clinical Orientation for Dental Students 10 ECTS   (NC)  
PAT1500* Microbiology and Immunology 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PHB1301* Dental Biochemistry 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PSC1011 Dental Leadership Skills: Interpersonal Communication Skills, Teamwork 4 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 1
CPH1710* Pharmacological Principles in Dentistry 4 ECTS   (NC)  
DNS1101 Infection Control and Occupational Safety for Oral Health Professionals 4 ECTS   (NC)  
DNS1201 General Anatomy, Histology and Embryology for Dental Students 6 ECTS   (NC)  

 
Requirement for regular progression to Year 2: 60 ECTS

Study-units marked with an * can be referred to the following year if eligible in terms of Regulation 9(5).
 
Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
DNS2012 An Introduction to Smoking Cessation Programs for Dental Surgery Students 4 ECTS    
DNS2100 Removable Prosthodontics 1 8 ECTS   (NC)  
DNS2103 Periodontics 1 - Introduction to Periodontology 4 ECTS   (NC)  
DNS2106 Introduction to the Clinical Management of the Dental Patient 4 ECTS   (NC)  
DNS2107 Clinical Medical Sciences 10 ECTS   (NC)  
ORC2010 Preventive and Community Dentistry 4 ECTS   (NC)  
RDN2102 Operative Dentistry 4 ECTS   (NC)  
RDN2103 Restorative Pre-Clinical Practice 6 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
DNS2115 Evidence Based Dentistry 2 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PAT2114* Pathology for Dental Students 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PSC2025 Dental Leadership Skills: Intrapersonal Communications Skills 1 2 ECTS    
RDN2101 Biomaterials 4 ECTS   (NC)  
RDN2106 An Introduction to Digital Dentistry 2 ECTS   (NC)  

 
Requirement for regular progression to Year 3: 60 ECTS credits

Study-units marked with an * can be referred to the following year if eligible in terms of Regulation 9(5).
 
Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
DNS3107 Oral Medicine, Surgery, Pathology and Radiology 1 9 ECTS   (NC)  
DNS3109 Child Dental Health and Orthodontics 1 - Clinical Practice 4 ECTS   (NC)  
DNS3110 Child Dental Health and Orthodontics 1 4 ECTS   (NC)  
ORC3105 Dental Public Health 1 4 ECTS   (NC)  
ORC3107 Periodontics 2 - Scientific Basis of Periodontology 4 ECTS   (NC)  
ORC3108 Oral Rehabilitation Clinical Practice 1 4 ECTS   (NC)  
RDN3108 Restorative Clinical Practice 1 7 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
ORC3100* Removable Prosthodontics 2 4 ECTS   (NC)  
ORC4036* Gerodontology 1 4 ECTS   (NC)  
RDN3101 Endodontology 4 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
CDO3001 Special Care Dentistry 4 ECTS   (NC)  
RDN3110 Advanced Biomaterials 4 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Summer Period
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
DSG3105 Placement 3 4 ECTS   (NC)  

 
Requirement for regular progression to Year 4: 60 ECTS credits

Study-units marked with an * can be referred to the following year if eligible in terms of Regulation 9(5).
 
Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
CDO4034 Child Dental Health and Orthodontics 2 - Clinical Practice 6 ECTS   (NC)  
DNS4035 Oral Medicine, Surgery, Pathology and Radiology 2 9 ECTS   (NC)  
DNS4036 Child Dental Health and Orthodontics 2 4 ECTS   (NC)  
ORC4033 Periodontics 3: Clinical Periodontology 4 ECTS   (NC)  
ORC4034 Oral Rehabilitation Clinical Practice 2 4 ECTS   (NC)  
ORC4037 Dental Public Health 2 and Practice Management 4 ECTS   (NC)  
RDN4034 Restorative Clinical Practice 2 8 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
ORC4020 Gerodontology 2 4 ECTS   (NC)  
ORC4030 Fixed Prosthodontics 1 4 ECTS   (NC)  
PAT4000* Ethics and Jurisprudence 4 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
ORC4040 Fixed Prosthodontics 2 5 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Summer Period
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
DSG4039 Placement 4 4 ECTS   (NC)  

 
Requirement for regular progression to Year 5: 60 ECTS credits

Study-units to which 10 or less ECTS credits are assigned and marked with an * can be referred to an additional year of studies.
 
Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
CDO4134* Child Dental Health and Orthodontics 3 - Clinical Practice 8 ECTS   (NC)  
DNS4133* Child Dental Health and Orthodontics 3 5 ECTS   (NC)  
DNS4135* Oral Medicine, Surgery, Pathology and Radiology 3 10 ECTS   (NC)  
DSG3000 Research Project 12 ECTS   (NC)  
ORC4110 Dental Public Health 3 5 ECTS   (NC)  
ORC4132 Seminars in Oral Rehabilitation 4 ECTS   (NC)  
ORC4142 Oral Rehabilitation Clinical Practice 3 8 ECTS   (NC)  

 
 
Semester 1
RDN4135* Restorative Clinical Practice 3 6 ECTS   (NC)  

 
Requirement for successful completion of Year 5: 60 ECTS credits. Requirement for the award of Master of Dental Surgery: 300 ECTS credits.

This programme of study is governed by the Master of Dental Surgery Degree Course Regulations, 2014 under the auspices of the Faculty of Dental Surgery.

Upon successfully finding the course, you will have a broad knowledge and understanding of the following:

  • application of basic clinical sciences
  • information handling, communication and treatment procedures/planning
  • clinical reasoning, judgement, and effective communication.
  • clinical information gathering and health promotion
  • attitudes, ethics and legal responsibilities
  • the role of the dentist within the Health Service and the Community and personal development.

Non EU Applicants:

Fee per academic year: Eur 26,000

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As a graduate, this degree will enable you to practice dentistry both in private practice and in institutional settings. It will provide an entry level degree allowing you to profess to postgraduate studies. Fields for postgraduate study include areas of research in all fields of dentistry (leading to Master's or Doctorate-level degrees), as well as clinical postgraduate training in any of the dental specialities such as:

  • Orthodontics
  • Prosthodontics
  • Restorative dentistry
  • Endodontics
  • Oral surgery
  • Oral medicine/pathology
  • Paediatric dentistry
  • Dental Public Health
  • Dental Radiology

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