Master Of Dental Surgery (MDS) In Orthodontics
Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Orthodontics
A postgraduate dental specialty at RAK College of Dental Sciences (RAKCODS). The Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Orthodontics is a three-year, six-semester program of 60 credit hours — combining core orthodontic theory, extensive clinical orthodontics training and a research project. Admissions are open to students of all nationalities based on the established admission criteria.
Program Overview
The Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Orthodontics is offered at RAK College of Dental Sciences (RAKCODS), RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah. It is a three-year program delivered across six semesters, requiring a total of 60 credit hours for graduation. The curriculum integrates core orthodontic sciences, structured clinical orthodontics training in the dental clinics, and a multi-stage research project, preparing graduates to practise as specialist orthodontists.
Course structure at a glance
| Component | 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 |
Chair / Program Coordinator
Professor Muhammed Mustahsen Rahman
Dean
RAK College of Dental Sciences
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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
| 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 |
Master of Dental Surgery in Orthodontics — Admission Criteria
Admissions are open to students of all nationalities based on the established admission criteria.
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 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
| Particulars | Sem 1 | Sem 2 | Sem 3 | Sem 4 | Sem 5 | Sem 6 | Total AED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | 80,000 | 80,000 | 80,000 | 80,000 | 80,000 | 80,000 | 480,000 |
| TOTAL | 80,000 | 80,000 | 80,000 | 80,000 | 80,000 | 80,000 | 480,000 |
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