| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDS | Full-time | 3 years | find out | 0 | 0 |
The Master of Dental Surgery in Periodontology [MDS(Perio)] extends over not less than three years of full-time study or the equivalent by part-time study, and is designed to enable candidates to achieve an advanced level of knowledge and competence in Periodontology through a prescribed course of study and a supervised research project.
It is a programme of advanced study and research into the histopathogenesis of periodontal diseases and their aetiology, prevention and management, including the role of advanced forms of periodontal therapy in comprehensive oral-health care, as well as the planning, routine placement and supportive care of dental implants. The programme includes lectures, tutorials, seminars, case conferences, literature discussions, and clinical and laboratory work, together with project assignments and training in research methods.
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To be eligible for admission to the courses leading to a taught postgraduate qualification, a candidate:
a) shall comply with the General Regulations;
b) shall hold a Bachelor's degree of this University or a qualification of equivalent standard from this University or another comparable institution accepted for this purpose;
c) shall satisfy any other admission requirements which may be prescribed from time to time for the relevant curriculum; and
d) for a candidate who is seeking admission on the basis of a qualification from a university or comparable institution outside Hong Kong of which the language of teaching and/or examination is not English, shall satisfy the University English language requirement applicable to high degrees as prescribed under General Regulation G2(b).
An application for exemption from the above requirements shall be considered on a case by case basis.
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