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Expected Duration
2 years
Fees
To be updated
Expected Programme Start Date
September 2025
Application Deadline
12:00 noon (GMT +8), March 31, 2025
Description
Full Time (two years)
Expected Duration
Fees
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Expected Programme Start Date
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Overview
The Master of Science in Implant Dentistry [MSc(ImplantDent)] is a programme designed to enable practising dentists to acquire basic to advanced competences in the practice of dental implantology. The programme is a 2-year full-time or a 4-year part-time curriculum that leads a general dentist with practice experience of several years to a level of competence to perform simple to medium level of implant therapy. The programme focuses on comprehensive treatment planning and incorporating the installation of dental oral implants into the daily clinical practice of the candidate. Emphasis is placed on the maintenance of the patient with implants and the coping with complications that may arise. The coursework includes lectures and tutorials, seminars, case conferences, literature discussions, clinical and laboratory work, project assignments. A supervised research project is required for every student as a thesis for successful completion of the program.
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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:
Programme Admissions Advisor(s)
Professor George Pelekos
2858 7874
Professor Melissa Rachel Fok (Deputy)
2858 7874
