Master of Dentistry

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Course outlook

Dentistry is the specialisation of medicine in which you deal with teeth, the jaw and oral medicine. A Masters degree in Dentistry is, therefore, aimed at dentists, who want to improve their skills and knowledge in diagnosing and treating the area of a person’s gums. During your study, you learn to identify diseases of the mouth and perform orthopedic surgery.

New medical findings also show that many other diseases, such as cancer, can be visible in the oral cavity. In order to recognise the signs of other diseases, not related to the mouth, dentists also learn to identify some other diseases of the human body.

Admission requirements for a Master of Dentistry

This postgraduate degree is aimed at students, who have already gained experience during their undergraduate studies in this field. The exact requirements for this Masters vary from university to university. Therefore, you should contact the university directly.

A Master of Dentistry is offered both as a full-time or part-time option. A full-time student usually takes 12 to 24 months before being awarded the Master of Science. Part-time students take considerably longer.

Career with a Masters degree in Dentistry

Not only does this Masters programme qualify you to become a dentist in health-care facilities or have your own medical practice and take on new treatments. You can also do a PhD and engage in research and teaching activities.

The following universities offer a Master of Dentistry: