Master Of Dental Surgery In Orthodontics — Admission Criteria
Admissions
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 the full course load prescribed for the first semester of their graduate program, achieving a CGPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent per RAKMHSU's official grade conversion policy). Failure to meet this requirement will be reviewed by [Program Director/ Committee] and may result in dismissal from the program, subject to the University's academic appeals policy.
Fee Structure
Tuition is AED 80,000 per semester, AED 480,000 for the six semesters; the semester-by-semester table is on the programme page, under Fees & Scholarships. Every programme’s fees are also on the Fee Structure page.
Accreditation
Our programs are recognised and accredited by leading international bodies.
