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Doctorate in Dental Public Health Program (DrDPH)
TOTAL UNIT FOR GRADUATION = 86 UNIT
Candidates will be awarded the Doctorate in Dental Public Health upon completion of this program.
Program Chairperson
Dr. Munirah Mohd Adnan
E-mail: muniraha@usm.my
Phone: +609 767 5888
CURRICULUM STRUCTURE
The MDPH program covers a minimum period of one (1) academic year consisting of two (2) semesters of 14 learning and teaching weeks each. The maximum duration of candidature is two (2) years. This full-time coursework program consists of nine (9) courses including a research project. Methods of learning and teaching include lectures, seminars, group discussions, practical classes, and specific assignments such as reports and community projects. Courses offered are the core courses in Dental Public Health that will equip candidates with the knowledge and skills required to achieve the objectives of this program. Candidates are required to register and pass all courses.
TOTAL UNIT FOR GRADUATION = 40 UNIT
Candidates will be awarded the Master of Dental Public Health upon completion of this program.
Program Chairperson
Dr. Munirah Mohd Adnan
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Phone: +609 767 5888
School of Dental Sciences, USM is no longer offering new intake for this course, beginning Academic Session 2022/2023.
INTRODUCTION
Master of Paediatric Dentistry is a specialty program which is offered by the School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).
The program is established to train dental graduates to become Paediatric Dentistry specialists. Up to the year 2020, there are less than 70 Paediatric Dentistry specialists in Malaysia. Therefore, the establishment of the programme by the School of Dental Sciences, USM could help in fulfilling the country’s needs to increase the number of specialists to accommodate the increase in population and standard of oral health care. Other than that, as knowledge and technology of dentistry advances, more graduates will be interested to further their studies and update their knowledge and skills. As for 2021 intake, only 2 universities in our country offering training in Paediatric Dentistry (Universiti Malaya and Universiti Teknologi MARA). There is a need for a similar program established by the School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia to increase the number of paediatric dentistry specialists in Malaysia.
Master of Paediatric Dentistry program has been offered upon request by the Oral Health Division, Ministry of Health to increase the number of Paediatric Dentistry specialists in the country. Requests were also received from international students, seeking a place to specialise in Paediatric Dentistry.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
This program shall consist of three phases: Phase I, II and III.
Phase I
Phase1 is the first year of the Master of Paediatric Dentistry program. It comprises of instructions in Basic Medical and Dental Science subjects such as Pathology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Anatomy and Histology over a period of six (6) months. The candidates have to sit for Basic Science Examination at the end of semester I Year 1. The final six (6) months of Year 1 comprises of operative techniques in the skill laboratory and clinical training in Paediatric Dentistry specialty as well as introducing the students to research methodology and biostatistics.
Phase II
Phase II is the second year of the Master of Paediatric Dentistry program. It comprises of a research component in the specialty option chosen by the students and the need to write up a dissertation as partial fulfillment of the program. There are also clinical practices throughout the year.
Phase III
Phase III is the third and fourth year of the Master of Paediatric Dentistry program. It comprises of complex clinical practices in the field of Paediatric Dentistry chosen by the candidates. There will also be coursework such as lectures and seminars. The research component in the specialty option continues, leading to the submission of a dissertation three months before the end of Year 3 followed by a viva defense.
The Year Four program comprises of a three (3) month clinical attachment in the specialty in the clinical training centre recognized by the University. Advanced clinical practices and coursework in the specialty option continues until near the completion of the course.
Admission Requirements
Applicants should possess the following:
- Have a bachelor’s degree in Dentistry (BDS, DDS, or an equivalent degree) recognized by the Malaysian Dental Council
- Have at least three years post registration experience in dentistry. Staff from the Ministry Of Health must complete at least 3 years of compulsory services.
- Obtain at least a credit in Bahasa Malaysia in SPM/ STPM (for Malaysian citizens) or equivalent examination.
Special Requirement
- Local candidates will be called for interview by Postgraduate Committee before the final selection
- Candidates are required to meet all other requirements set from time to time by the Postgraduate Committee, School Board, or USM.
Language Requirements
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)
- A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
- A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
- A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
- A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
- A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
- A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
- A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET
- English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
- The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)
Duration
Full-time: Min 8 semesters / Max 14 semesters
Fees
Malaysian (MYR) |
International (USD) |
· Registration Fee: 310.00 |
· Registration Fees: 222.50 |
** Fees are subject to change
For further information, please contact the Program Chairperson at the following email address:
Dr. Fadzlinda Baharin
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
School of Dental Sciences, USM is no longer offering new intake for this course, beginning Academic Session 2021/2022.
School of Dental Sciences, USM is no longer offering new intake for this course, beginning Academic Session 2021/2022.
School of Dental Sciences, USM is no longer offering new intake for this course, beginning Academic Session 2021/2022.














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