Basic Information
Total number of credit hours/points of the program
120 credit hours
Number of academic years/levels (expected program duration)
3 years/6 levels
Departments Participating in teaching the program
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Program Aims: -
The Prosthodontics Master’s program is designed to equip graduates with the advanced knowledge and skills necessary for excellence in the field of prosthodontics. It aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of prosthetic dentistry, enabling master’s graduates to innovate and contribute to the field through scientific research and critical inquiry. The program emphasizes the integration of interdisciplinary subjects such as Oral Pathology, General Anatomy, Oral Radiology, Pharmacology and Biomaterials, ensuring that graduates can effectively address clinical challenges. By focusing on evidence-based practices, candidates learn to provide patient care grounded in the latest scientific findings while applying modern techniques to enhance diagnostic and treatment outcomes. Leadership and communication skills are also prioritized, preparing master’s graduates to manage teams and collaborate effectively with colleagues. Furthermore, the program instills a commitment to ethical guidelines and ongoing professional development, promoting the highest standards of practice in dentistry. The graduates of prosthodontics master degree are encouraged to optimize resource use for effective patient care and to recognize their role in societal health and environmental sustainability amid global changes. Ultimately, the program seeks to produce competent, ethical, and socially responsible prosthodontists ready to meet contemporary dental challenges.
Program Components:
| Requirement Category/Type | Number of Courses |
Number of Credit Hours/Points |
Percentage from the total number of hours/points | |
| University Requirements | – | – | – | |
| Faculty/College Requirements (if applicable) | – | – | – | |
| Program Requirements | 31core courses + 4 research courses | 88 | 70% | |
| Requirements of the majors/ divisions/ tracks/ specializations in the final year (if any) | – | |||
| Other requirements | Field Training | |||
| Graduation Project | ||||
| Mandatory training year | ||||
| Other (to be mentioned) Thesis | Thesis | 40 | 30% | |
| Total Compulsory Courses | 31 | 81 | 70% | |
| Elective Courses | – | – | – | |
| Total | ||||
The awarding of the Master’s degree is contingent upon the successful completion of the following three requirements:
- Research Requirement
- Each student must complete a research project aligned with the Faculty and Department research plan as a prerequisite for obtaining the Master’s degree.
- Students are eligible to register their thesis project after successful completion of the second semester.
- A scientific paper derived from the thesis must be published in a peer-reviewed national /international journal.
- The public defense of the thesis may not take place earlier than 12 months following the approval of the Faculty Council for thesis registration.
- Coursework Requirement
- Each program comprises a defined set of courses, with a minimum requirement of 80 credit hours over six semesters.
- The maximum number of credit hours that a student may register in any Fall or Spring semester is 21 credit hours.
- All courses must be successfully completed in order to qualify for the award of the Master’s degree.
- The courses are designed in alignment with the adopted Academic Reference Standards (ARS) for postgraduate prosthodontics programs
- Practical Training and Scientific Activities Requirement
- Practical training and scientific activities constitute an integral component of the Master’s degree.
- The Department is responsible for preparing its training program and assigning credit hours to each activity.
- A minimum threshold for each activity is established to ensure the achievement of the intended learning outcomes of the various study programs.
- Students must document all training activities in a Logbook, which is verified and approved by the Program director and the Faculty Administration.
- Students will not be permitted to sit for examinations until they have fulfilled the minimum required practical and scientific activities.
