DrDPH - School of Dental Sciences

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The Doctorate in Dental Public Health is a full time doctoral program. Dental Public Health the specialty of dentistry that concerns with the promotion of oral health, the prevention of oral diseases, and the provision and administration of oral health and dental care services in defined populations and communities.  It recognises the role of behavioural and environmental factors as determinants of oral health. Epidemiological principles are applied to describe and define dental public health problems, as well as to formulate and evaluate oral health programs and policies. This approach aims to improve the oral health of communities as much as individuals through practice of evidence-based dentistry and proficient management of oral health care and resources.

Courses Offered

Course Structure
Mixed mode - 86 units

Expertise available in the following School: http://dental.usm.my/index.php/en/features/staf/academic

Applicants should possess the following:

1. A Bachelor degree in Dentistry (BDS, DDS or an equivalent degree); AND
2. A Master degree in Dental Public Health with minimum CGPA of 3.00

Other Requirements:

1. Applicants will be called for an interview, either face-to-face or via other means of communication
2. Applicants must also fulfill other requirements set forth from time to time by the university.

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

• 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

Exemption is given to candidate if:

• English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
• 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)

• Full-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 10 semesters

• September

** Fees are subject to change