Programme Highlights:
Expected Duration
1 year
Fees
Composition fees per year (subject to University's approval)
HK$275,000
HK$275,000
Expected Programme Start Date
September 2026
Application Deadline
12:00 noon (GMT +8), January 30, 2026
Description
Full Time (one year)
Expected Duration
2 years
Fees
Composition fees per year (subject to University's approval)
HK$137,500
HK$137,500
Expected Programme Start Date
September 2026
Application Deadline
12:00 noon (GMT +8), January 30, 2026
Description
Part Time (two years)
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Overview
The Master of Science in Dental Materials Science [MSc(DMS)] programme is designed for dentists, dental researchers and materials scientists who want to gain a deeper and more specialised understanding of science and technology in dental materials. The programme is also suitable for science and engineering degree-holders who wish to pursue a career in interdisciplinary research or medical field. The programme does not involve patient contact.
The MSc(DMS) is a programme of advanced study designed to develop a broad knowledge of the principles underlying the mechanical, physical and chemical properties of all classes of materials in dentistry and medicine. This includes understanding the structure at molecular, microscopic and macroscopic levels; setting reactions; mechanisms of reaction and mechanical failure; testing and validation; adhesion promotion; and behaviour in all relevant science and emerging technology aspects, in relation to their function, application, handling and service. The programme includes small group tutorials, lectures, seminars, common courses, laboratory demonstrations and experiments, optional courses, self-guided learning and journal-based learning. Students practice scientific presentation skills, give a scientific seminar presentation at the Annual MSc(DMS) Post-Graduate Student Seminar, and write a scientific paper based on their laboratory research project, in addition to their MSc(DMS) thesis.
The rise in average life expectancy means that dental materials science is becoming increasingly important in the job market. In addition to clinical dentistry (for those with a BDS certificate), graduates can work in teaching, research and development, quality control, marketing, logistics, production, engineering and consulting.
The MSc(DMS) is a programme of advanced study designed to develop a broad knowledge of the principles underlying the mechanical, physical and chemical properties of all classes of materials in dentistry and medicine. This includes understanding the structure at molecular, microscopic and macroscopic levels; setting reactions; mechanisms of reaction and mechanical failure; testing and validation; adhesion promotion; and behaviour in all relevant science and emerging technology aspects, in relation to their function, application, handling and service. The programme includes small group tutorials, lectures, seminars, common courses, laboratory demonstrations and experiments, optional courses, self-guided learning and journal-based learning. Students practice scientific presentation skills, give a scientific seminar presentation at the Annual MSc(DMS) Post-Graduate Student Seminar, and write a scientific paper based on their laboratory research project, in addition to their MSc(DMS) thesis.
The rise in average life expectancy means that dental materials science is becoming increasingly important in the job market. In addition to clinical dentistry (for those with a BDS certificate), graduates can work in teaching, research and development, quality control, marketing, logistics, production, engineering and consulting.
Entrance Requirements
1. A BDS degree from this University or a degree or other qualification of equivalent first-degree standard from another university or comparable institution accepted for this purpose.
2. To satisfy the examiners in a qualifying examination if required.
2. To satisfy the examiners in a qualifying examination if required.
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