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Expected Duration
3 years
Fees
Composition fees per year (subject to University's approval):
HK$550,000
HK$550,000
Expected Programme Start Date
September 2025
Application Deadline
12:00 noon (GMT +8), March 31, 2025
Description
Full Time (three years)
Expected Duration
Fees
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Expected Programme Start Date
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Overview
The Master of Dental Surgery in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics [MDS(Orthodontics&DentofacialOrthopaedics)] programme aims to educate dentists to become specialists in orthodontics with a solid, broad academic background and adequate clinical experience in different treatment methods. The programme achieves this through prescribed coursework, supervised clinical work and a supervised research project.
The coursework will enable students to acquire knowledge of the relevant literature and basic scientific skills; to develop a scientific approach to solving problems; learn to assess and criticise scientific papers; undertake typodont courses, and implement techniques in clinical orthodontics to an advanced level. Students will also learn to integrate theoretical and practical knowledge in the management of all kinds of young and adult orthodontic patients; acquire familiarity with related dental/medical disciplines and the biomedical sciences relevant to orthodontics; and receive training in research methods.
The programme includes an oral and written examination of clinical knowledge and skills, as well as a research project to be planned, conducted and presented as a written thesis or a publishable paper to a committee including Internal and External examiners.
The coursework will enable students to acquire knowledge of the relevant literature and basic scientific skills; to develop a scientific approach to solving problems; learn to assess and criticise scientific papers; undertake typodont courses, and implement techniques in clinical orthodontics to an advanced level. Students will also learn to integrate theoretical and practical knowledge in the management of all kinds of young and adult orthodontic patients; acquire familiarity with related dental/medical disciplines and the biomedical sciences relevant to orthodontics; and receive training in research methods.
The programme includes an oral and written examination of clinical knowledge and skills, as well as a research project to be planned, conducted and presented as a written thesis or a publishable paper to a committee including Internal and External examiners.
Entrance Requirements
1. A BDS degree from this University or an equivalent qualification.
2. A minimum of 1.5 years of general dentistry.
3. A fellowship from one of the Colleges is desirable.
2. A minimum of 1.5 years of general dentistry.
3. A fellowship from one of the Colleges is desirable.
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Faculty
Faculty of Dentistry
The HKU Faculty of Dentistry is unique in Hong Kong for dental education and is widely considered as the premier centre for postgraduate dental education and training globally.
Our students receive top-tier education and have access to state-of-the-art learning facilities at the newly established specialist dental clinic - The Institute for Advanced Dentistry Multi-Specialty Clinic (IAD-MSC), which is located in Sai Wan. The IAD-MSC is a Centre of Excellence designed to manage complex and severe oral conditions.
In addition to the IAD-MSC, the Faculty is equipped, with various other facilities, such as a Simulation
Laboratory for dental students' self-practice, a comprehensive and advanced library holdings, and a Lounge. All of these facilities are located at the Prince Philip Dental Hospital (PPDH), which is about 5 -10 mins walk away from the University's Main Campus on Pokfulam Road.
There are also many other teaching facilities and amenities for students' use on the Main Campus and the Centennial Campus, including the impressive and popular Student Learning Commons.
Our professoriate and teaching staff are internationally recognized experts in their fields with diverse academic backgrounds. We also have a highly-skilled and dedicated staff, including dental surgery assistants, dental hygienists, dental technicians and laboratory technicians, to assist students with their learning.
Our taught postgraduate programmes are highly esteemed and cover ten subject areas leading to the Master of Science (MSc) degrees, the Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) Degrees and professional Advanced Diploma, which build on the MDS Degree. Many of these programmes fulfil the specialist training requirements of dental specialties of the College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine.
A limited number of self-financing places are available in each specialty programme, and some government-funded places may be available for local candidates. Candidates who are interested in studying the MDS degree in a specific specialty are advised to apply for admissions to the relevant curriculum. Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria for the government-funded places and have demonstrated academic merit may be offered a place within the government-funded quota of places.
Further details of our postgraduate programmes are available on this website, http://facdent.hku.hk/. We hope the information will assist you in making a decision to further your education and career with us. Interested applicants should contact the Postgraduate Programme Director concerned for more information.
We look forward to welcoming you to our Faculty and being your partner in life-long learning!
Our students receive top-tier education and have access to state-of-the-art learning facilities at the newly established specialist dental clinic - The Institute for Advanced Dentistry Multi-Specialty Clinic (IAD-MSC), which is located in Sai Wan. The IAD-MSC is a Centre of Excellence designed to manage complex and severe oral conditions.
In addition to the IAD-MSC, the Faculty is equipped, with various other facilities, such as a Simulation
Laboratory for dental students' self-practice, a comprehensive and advanced library holdings, and a Lounge. All of these facilities are located at the Prince Philip Dental Hospital (PPDH), which is about 5 -10 mins walk away from the University's Main Campus on Pokfulam Road.
There are also many other teaching facilities and amenities for students' use on the Main Campus and the Centennial Campus, including the impressive and popular Student Learning Commons.
Our professoriate and teaching staff are internationally recognized experts in their fields with diverse academic backgrounds. We also have a highly-skilled and dedicated staff, including dental surgery assistants, dental hygienists, dental technicians and laboratory technicians, to assist students with their learning.
Our taught postgraduate programmes are highly esteemed and cover ten subject areas leading to the Master of Science (MSc) degrees, the Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) Degrees and professional Advanced Diploma, which build on the MDS Degree. Many of these programmes fulfil the specialist training requirements of dental specialties of the College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine.
A limited number of self-financing places are available in each specialty programme, and some government-funded places may be available for local candidates. Candidates who are interested in studying the MDS degree in a specific specialty are advised to apply for admissions to the relevant curriculum. Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria for the government-funded places and have demonstrated academic merit may be offered a place within the government-funded quota of places.
Further details of our postgraduate programmes are available on this website, http://facdent.hku.hk/. We hope the information will assist you in making a decision to further your education and career with us. Interested applicants should contact the Postgraduate Programme Director concerned for more information.
We look forward to welcoming you to our Faculty and being your partner in life-long learning!
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Contacts
If you have any inquiries regarding the programme or faculty, please do not hesitate to reach out to us using the contact methods provided below:
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