Master of Dental Surgery in Orthodontics Study Plan

MDS Year 1 Semester 1
Code Title Credit Hours
Theory Practical
MOB 112 Basics Science (Anatomy, Embryology, Genetics, Molecular Biology) 2 0
MOM 111 Materials in Orthodontics 1 0
MOL 111 Maxillofacial Radiology 1 0
MOD 112 Diagnosis and Treatment Planning 2 0
MOP 114 Pre-Clinical Orthodontics 0 4
Semester Total 6 4

MDS Year 1 Semester 2
Code Title Credit Hours
Theory Practical
MOR 121 Research Methods and Biostatistics 1 0
MOB 121 Biology of Orthodontic Tooth Movement 1 0
MOT 122 Treatment Mechanics in Orthodontic 2 0
MOO 122 Orthodontic Techniques 2 0
MOC 124 Clinical Orthodontics Training-I 0 4
Semester Total: 6 4

MDS Year 2 Semester 1
Code Title Credit Hours
Theory Practical
MOP 211 Practice Management in Orthodontics 1 0
MOA 211 Appliances in Orthodontics 1 0
MOR 211 Retention and Relapse 1 0
MOS 211 Sleep Apnea and Breathing Disorder 1 0
MOC 216 Clinical Orthodontics Training-II 0 6
Semester Total: 4 6

MDS Year 2 Semester 2
Code Title Credit Hours
Theory Practical
MOA 222 Adult and Interdisciplinary Orthodontics 2 0
MOT 221 Temporomandibular Dysfunction in Orthodontics 1 0
MOR 221 Research Project - I 1 0
MOC 226 Clinical Orthodontics Training-III 0 6
Semester Total: 4 6

MDS Year 3 Semester 1
Code Title Credit Hours
Theory Practical
MOT 311 Temporary Anchorage Device in Orthodontics 1 0
MOL 311 Lingual Orthodontics 1 0
MOR 313 Research Project - II 3 0
MOC 315 Clinical Orthodontics Training - IV 0 5
Semester Total: 5 5

MDS Year 3 Semester 2
Code Title Credit Hours
Theory Practical
MOC 321 Craniofacial Anomalies and Cleft Lip Palate 1 0
MOR 323 Research Project - III 3 0
MOI 321 Canine Impaction 1 0
MOC 325 Clinical Orthodontics Training - V 0 5
Semester Total: 5 5


Theory : One contact hour is equal to one credit hour
Practical : One credit hour is equal to two contact hours
Clinical : One credit hour is equal to 4 contact hours

MDS in Orthodontics Course Study Plan Credit Hours
Basic Sciences 3
Core Orthodontics without Clinical Training and Research Project   24
Clinical Orthodontics Training Total ( 26x4x16) = 1664 contact hours 26
Research Project 7
Total Credit Hours Required For Graduation 60