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Master Of Dental Surgery In Orthodontics — Admission Criteria

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Master of Dental Surgery in Orthodontics

Admission Criteria

Admissions are open to students of all nationalities based on the established admission criteria.

Direct Admission

Direct Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Educational Degree: Students with a bachelor's degree in Dentistry (BDS) with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or an equivalent degree.
  • Language Proficiency: Applicants must provide a letter confirming that their previous degree was completed in English. If the degree was obtained in a non-English language, the applicant must take an internal English proficiency assessment conducted by the university.
  • Interview: Eligible applicants will be invited for an interview or discussion prior to admission.
Conditional Admission

Conditional Admission Requirements

Applicants who do not meet the direct admission criteria may be considered for conditional admission under the following conditions:

  • Educational Degree: Students with a bachelor's degree in Dentistry (BDS) with a CGPA between 2.0 and 2.49 on a 4.0 scale or an equivalent degree.
  • Academic Performance During Conditional Period: Students admitted conditionally must complete a maximum of nine credit hours of graduate-level coursework during the conditional admission period. These courses must achieve a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent). Failure to meet this requirement may result in dismissal from the program.

Fee Structure

For detailed, up-to-date tuition and fee information for this program, please refer to the Fee Structure page.

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