Programme: MSc (Dentistry)

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Code Faculty Department
10252090 Faculty of Health Sciences Department: School of Dentistry
Credits Duration NQF level
Minimum duration of study: 1 year Total credits: 180 NQF level:  09

Programme information

The programme consists of a dissertation related to the major subject.

Admission requirements

  1. BChD (or equivalent) degree and Postgraduate Diploma in Dentistry [PGDipDent] may be required or relevant honours degree

Examinations and pass requirements

The stipulations of the General Academic Regulations apply. A minimum pass mark of 50% is required for the dissertation.

Pass with distinction

A student must obtain a minimum of 75% for the dissertation.


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