Overview
Key facts
The MDent degrees are specialist clinical qualifications requiring coursework, practical training and research. The Master of Dentistry course is offered at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Students registered for the Master of Science in Dentistry (MScDent) and Master of Dentistry (MDent) courses are required to submit a research report as part of their programme. The field of study for this research is guided by the field chosen by the student.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
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Delivered
Campus Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Disciplines
Dentistry View 25 other Masters in Dentistry in South AfricaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- S/he is registered as a dentist by the Health Professions Council of South Africa and has held the qualification mentioned below for a minimum of two years
- A Bachelor of Dental Science or Bachelor of Dental Surgery of this University, or
- A graduate of any other university or institution who has been accepted as a candidate for the degree, Master of Dentistry by virtue of having passed at any other university or institution such assessments as are equivalent to the Bachelor of Dental Science of the University.
- In the case of a foreign graduate wishing to train as a supernumerary registrar, s/he has limited registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
- S/he is the holder of a training post in the Wits Dental Hospital. S/he may be subject to a period of probation of a maximum of one year and that at the end of this period, the department or division concerned may advise the Senate that the registration of the candidate be cancelled.
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents50326 ZAR / year≈ 50326 ZAR / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents50326 ZAR / year≈ 50326 ZAR / year
Additional Details
R150,980 – R239,800
Living costs
Johannesburg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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