Master of Science in Endodontics

  • Total # of Credit hours
    70

Welcome Message

Ajman University, College of Dentistry is welcoming candidates to apply to the Master of Science in Endodontics program (MSc-Endo). The Master of Science in Endodontics is aimed to prepare and provide highly qualified specialists in Endodontics who are capable of providing a high level of care to patients with complex endodontic needs. The program covers all aspects of the endodontic specialty focusing on contemporary materials and advanced clinical skills. The graduate has to complete a minimum of 150 clinical cases with a variety of clinical complexity, of which 10 must be surgical endodontic cases.

Dr. Firas Hussein Elmsmari

Program Lead,  Master of science in Endodontics Program ( MED)

Program Overview

Introduction

The Master of Science in Endodontics answers the regional demand for an advanced professional qualification. The University offers this full time postgraduate degree-training program that permits the General Dental Practitioner to pursue a training pathway over a minimum of 3 years. Study is undertaken at the College of Dentistry-Ajman University (AU). The goal of the program is to facilitate the development of graduates with contemporary knowledge and clinical skills to work as Dental specialists in dental practice.

The postgraduate degree program reinforces and builds upon basic skills developed during undergraduate dental training, and facilitates continued professional development. Importantly it teaches the student to recognize suitable cases for endodontics treatment which are within their level of competency. It also teaches research skills that the student will be able to apply to the clinical arena in the development of proper preoperative assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients requiring endodontics therapy.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide a Master educational program in the UAE, in order to prepare highly qualified professionals to deliver compassionate and ethical oro-facial health care services. The mission of the Master of Endodontics Program supports the Mission of Ajman University (AU).

Admission Criteria for Master of Science in Endodontics (MSc Endo)

All accredited university dental graduates will be considered for admission to the Master of Science in Endodontics (MSc Endo) if they meet the admission requirements. The program’s admission criterion is delineated below. 

A) General Admissions: 
  1. Applicants for MSc Endo must hold a bachelor degree in dentistry from a university accredited by the Ministry of Education, UAE.
  2. The minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or its established equivalent, in the applicant’s bachelor degree in Dentistry.
  3. Applicants who have not completed an undergraduate degree from an institution where English is the language of instruction, are required to submit documented proof of competency in oral and written English prior to admission. A minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or a minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required for admission to the program.
  4. Undergo an interview by two senior staff members to ascertain his/her suitability for the program.
  5. Two recommendation letters from professors who have known the applicant and are familiar with his/her work.
B) Conditional Admissions: 
  1. A student will be considered for conditional admission to the Msc Endo program in one of the following situations;

Conditional Admission due to Non-fulfillment of Cumulative GPA Requirement:  An applicant may be offered a conditional admission due to non-fulfillment of cumulative GPA condition, if he/she satisfies the following: 

  1. He / She is a holder of a bachelor degree in Dentistry issued from a university accredited by the Ministry of Education, UAE
  2. His / Her bachelor degree was completed with a minimum cumulative GPA between 2.0 and 2.99 on a scale of 4.0, or its equivalent;
  3. He / She has attained English proficiency requirements as indicated in general admissions (see section A above). Such a student must meet the following requirements during the period of conditional admission or be subject to dismissal:
  • May take a maximum of nine credit hours in the first semester of study;
  • Must achieve an overall grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.0 scale in the first nine credit hours of the proposed new program.
  1. Conditional Admissions due to Non-fulfillment of English Proficiency Requirement: An applicant may be offered a conditional admission due to non-fulfillment of English Proficiency requirement, if he/she satisfies the following:
  2. He / She is a holder bachelor degree in Dentistry issued from an accredited university by the Ministry of Education, UAE
  3. His / Her bachelor degree was completed with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3 on a scale of 4.0, or its equivalent
  4. He/she has attained a score between 530 and 550 in TOEFL or its equivalent. Such a student must meet the following requirements during the period of conditional admission or be subject to dismissal:
  • Must achieve a TOEFL or IELTS score as specified in the general requirements (see A above) by the end of the student’s first semester of study;
  • May take a maximum of six credit hours in the first semester of the proposed new program;
  • Must achieve an overall grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.0 scale in the first nine credit hours of the proposed new program.
Graduation requirements

The dental students will be awarded the Master of Science in Endodontics (MSc) degree after fulfilling the following requirements:

  1. Completing successfully the required credit hours (70 credit hours) with a cumulative grade point average (C.G.P.A.) not less than 3, otherwise students should take, during the following semester(s), clinical subjects as suggested by the academic advisor to fulfill this graduation requirement.
  2. Completing the treatment of assigned patients as per the programs’ clinical requirements.
  3. Submitting a written research thesis and successfully defending it before an examination committee.

Program Learning Outcomes

The program learning outcomes of the MSc Endodontics are a summary of knowledge, skills and competencies that a student is reasonably expected to achieve after successful completion of the program. These are;

Knowledge

On successful completion of the program, the graduate will:

  • Identify and integrate knowledge in the basic and clinical sciences to diagnose and manage patients with high difficulty endodontic treatment need.
  • Evaluate and debate advanced concepts in Endodontics for problem solving and formulating innovative ideas.
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of research concepts, theories and principles in different domains of Endodontics
Skills

On successful completion of the program, the graduate will:

  • Use comprehensive approach for management of oral health needs taking into consideration systemic, psychological, and socio-economic factors into consideration.
  • Perform Endodontic procedures independently and consistently under various difficult situations.
  • Show the ability to appraise and synthesize classical and contemporary Endodontics literature as a method of knowledge build up and development.
  • Demonstrate high level of verbal and written communication skills with patients and other health care professionals.
  • Formulate a research proposal, conduct a research project and analyze results and draw appropriate conclusions compatible with sound scientific and ethical principles of human or laboratory research.
Competence

Autonomy and Responsibility:

  • Demonstrate professional practice management aptitudes and take responsibility for critical decisions and governance taking into considerations social and cultural norms.
  • Analyze and criticize intricate notions and concepts and be able to discuss them with peers and other professionals.

Role in Context:

  • Demonstrate professional leadership qualities and instill values and moral when working with other healthcare professionals.
  • Organize and manage strategic activities for successful completion of tasks in familiar and/or unpredictable contexts.

Self-development:

  • Develop critical thinking and self-directed learning to formulate possible solutions to complex clinical and / or research issues as part of professional development.
  • Manage complex ethical and moral issues without prejudice when working within a team or as a leader.