Highlights
Tuition fee
59033 ZAR / year
56710 ZAR / year
Unknown
Tuition fee
59033 ZAR / year
56710 ZAR / year
Unknown
Duration
36 months
Duration
36 months
Apply date
Unknown
Apply date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Campus location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Campus location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Master of Dentistry at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg  is offered in the clinical specialities of Community Dentistry, Maxillo-Facial and Oral Surgery, Maxillo-Facial and Oral Radiology, Orthodontics, Periodontics and Oral Medicine, Prosthodontics, Oral Pathology.

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

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
100
IELTS
6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Johannesburg, South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
100
IELTS
6.5

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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

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    59033 ZAR / year
    ≈ 59033 ZAR / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    56710 ZAR / year
    ≈ 56710 ZAR / year

Additional Details

Local Tuition + Annual International Registration Fee (IRF): R6,970

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa
8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Dentistry.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
03 Jun 2027
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Sep 2027
Global Access Scholarships

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Institute of Customer Management
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
R&D Systems Scholarship
Merit-based

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Bio-Techne
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