UM Course Offered 2013 2014 As at Oct 2013

FACULTY OF DENTISTRY
POSTGRADUATE HANDBOOK
Session
2013/2014
ADMINISTRATION
Dean
Prof. Dr. Rosnah Mohd. Zain, FASc

BDSc (Queensland), MS (Michigan), FAAOP (USA)
Deputy Deans
Postgraduate
Prof. Dr. Ngeow Wei Cheong

BDS (Malaya), FFDRCS (Ireland), FDSRCS (England), MDSc
(Malaya), PhD (Sheffield)
Undergraduate
Prof. Dr. Norsiah Yunus

BDS (Glasgow), MSc (Bristol)
Research
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zamri Radzi

DDS (Indonesia), MDent.Sci (Leeds), FFDRCS (Ireland), MOrthRCS
(Edinburgh), MOrthRCS (England)
Infrastructure
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fathilah Abdul Razak

BSc (Hons) (Malaya), MSc (Malaya), PhD (Malaya)
Assistant
Registrar
Miss Maheran Zainal Abidin

B.Econs (Malaya)
Assistant
Registrar
Madam Junaidah Jamaluddin

B.Business (VUT)
Finance
Officer
Mr Mohd. Fitri Yahya

B.Finance (MMU)
Correspondence Address:
Office of the Dean
Faculty of Dentistry
University of Malaya
50603 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Tel. No.
Fax No.
Email
: 6(03) 79674800
: 6(03) 79674809 / 79561607
: dekan_dental@um.edu.my
Deputy Dean (Postgraduate)

Postgraduate Management Office
Level 10, Postgraduate & Research Tower
University of Malaya
50603 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Tel. No.
Fax No.
Email
Faculty of Dentistry Postgraduate Handbook 2013/2014
: 6(03) 79677462
: 6(03) 79676473
: tdpasca_dental@um.edu.my
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Administration ........................................................................................................................... i
Office of the Dean ................................................................................................................... i
Deputy Dean (Postgraduate) ................................................................................................. i
The Faculty Of Dentistry ..........................................................................................................iii
University Of Malaya ...............................................................................................................iii
Foreword ...................................................................................................................................iii
Vision & Mission ........................................................................................................................ 1
General Academic Calendar ............................................................................................... 2
Departments At The Faculty Of Dentistry ............................................................................. 3
Department Of Oral Biology & Biomedical Sciences..................................................... 3
Department Of Restorative Dentistry................................................................................ 3
Department Of Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontic ......................................................... 6
Department Of Oro-Maxillofacial Surgical & Medical Sciences .................................. 7
Department Of Community Oral Health & Clinical Prevention .................................... 8
Department Of Diagnostic & Integrated Dental Practice ............................................ 9
Units & Centre At The Faculty Of Dentistry ......................................................................... 11
Oral Cancer Research & Coordinating Centre ............................................................ 11
Dental Training & Research Unit ...................................................................................... 11
Programmes Offered ............................................................................................................ 12
Master OF Orthodontics ................................................................................................... 13
Course Structure ............................................................................................................ 19
Course Proforma ............................................................................................................ 20
Master OF Clinical Dentistry (Rest. Dentistry in Conservative Dentistry) ..................... 23
Master OF Clinical Dentistry (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)..................................... 30
Master OF Clinical Dentistry (Child Dental Health) ....................................................... 37
Master OF Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology)............................................................... 44
Master OF Clinical Dentistry (Rest. Dentistry in Prosthetic Dentistry) ........................... 51
Course Structure ............................................................................................................ 58
Course Proforma ............................................................................................................ 60
Semester Dates ...................................................................................................................... 81
Master of Dental Science ................................................................................................. 82
Doctor of Philosophy ......................................................................................................... 85
Candidature Requirements Checklist ............................................................................ 86
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THE FACULTY OF DENTISTRY

UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA
FOREWORD
The Faculty warmly welcomes you to be a part of this pursuit of academic and
professional excellence. The Faculty of Dentistry was established in 1971. This first local
dental school undertook the role of training students in Dentistry and later in the various
specialties, a function that was then fulfilled by overseas universities. Graduates of
Faculty have become successful practitioners in the private sector or senior specialists
and administrators/policy makers in the government services as well as respected
academicians. Others are involved in the dental industry and have become successful
entrepreneurs.
The Faculty received recognition for its high standard of teaching, research and
professionalism when the General Dental Council of the United Kingdom gave its
recognition to the Universitys Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree in December 1997.
The first postgraduate program, the Master of Community Dentistry was introduced in
1994. This was followed by the Master of Dental Science in 1996. Master in Clinical
Dentistry, Master of Orthodontics and Master of Dental Surgery were introduced in
2000. These postgraduate courses cover a range of disciplines and conducted through
coursework and/or research.
The Dental Faculty was recognized by the Royal College of Surgeons of England as a
training centre for the Fellowship in Dental Surgery (FDS) in 1989. The first Part 1
examination was conducted in the faculty in 1993 and the final FDSRCS (Eng)
examination in the following year. The Dental Faculty is also recognized as a training
hospital that fulfills the clinical prerequisites of the Membership of the Faculty of
Dentistry (MFDS) Examinations. The part A and B examination of MFDS have been
conducted here since 2001. The feasibility to sit for the FDRCS and MFDS (Eng)
examination locally had a positive effect on the number of dental specialists in the
country. It is indeed a privilege for the UM Dental Faculty to be recognized as one of the
few overseas training and examination centre by the Royal College of Surgeons of
England.
Three Master of Clinical Dentistry programmes (Periodontology, Restorative Dentistry
in Conservative Dentistry and Restorative Dentistry in Prosthetic Dentistry) offered by
The Faculty have been accepted as a training sufficient for the Membership of
Restorative Dentistry RCS (UK) examination. Accreditation of Laboratory for
Pathology training in the discipline of Oral Pathology was conferred by the Royal
College of Pathologists of Australasia in August 2011. The Master of Orthodontics is
recognized by the Hospital Recognition Committee The Royal College of Surgeons of
England and The Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians of Glasgow as a Training
Centre in Orthodontics since 2001.
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The postgraduate courses conducted by The Faculty are getting more demand from both
local and international students. International students come from many parts of the
world like India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Libya, Iraq, Iran Brunei,
Palestine, Kenya, England, Africa, Yemen, Oman, Bangladesh and also Brazil.
Research is an integral part of postgraduate course and there are currently 7 major
research groups, all of whom are headed by experienced research leaders. Their
researches focus on various niche areas, such as biomaterial technology, oral cancer, oral
& craniofacial biology and dentistry, community dentistry, regenerative dentistry and
dental education. The respective research groups are as follows:
Biomaterials Technology Research Group(BTRG)

Head: Professor Dr. Norsiah Yunus
Oral Cancer Research & Coordinating Centre (OCRCC)

Head: Professor Dr. Rosnah Mohd. Zain, FASc
Oral &Craniofacial Biology Research Group (OCBRG)

Head: Professor Dr. Zubaidah Abdul Rahim
Clinical Craniofacial Dentistry Research Group (CCDRG)

Head: Dr. Wey Mang Chek
Community Oral Health Research Group (COHRG)

Head: Professor Dr. Nasruddin Jaafar
Regenerative Dentistry Research Group (ReDReG)

Head: Assoc. Professor Dr. Sabri Bin Musa
Dental Education Research Group (DERG)

Head: Dr. Siti Fauzza Ahmad
The Faculty warmly welcomes you to be a part of this pursuit of academic and
professional excellence.
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VISION & MISSION
Mission
To advance knowledge and learning through quality research and
education for the nation and for humanity.
Vision
To be internationally renowned university of higher learning in
research, innovation, publication and teaching
FACULTY OF DENTISTRY
Vision
To be a centre of excellence in oral health science education and
research and to function as a catalyst to promote learning and
research in dentistry.
Mission
To be a premier faculty in providing a high standard of training and
research to produce caring dental professionals with holistic
approach.
GENERAL ACADEMIC CALENDAR
GENERAL ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR SESSION 2013/2014
SEMESTER I
Introduction
1 week
02.09.2013 08.09.2013
Lectures
8 weeks
09.09.2013 01.11.2013
Break
1 week
02.11.2013 10.11.2013
Lectures
6 weeks
11.11.2013 20.12.2013
Revision
1 week
21.12.2013 29.12.2013
Examination
3 weeks
30.12.2013 19.01.2014
Break
4 weeks
---------------24 weeks
==========
20.01.2014 16.02.2014
SEMESTER II
Lectures
7 weeks
17.02.2014 06.04.2014
Break
1 week
07.04.2014 13.04.2014
Lectures
8 weeks
14.04.2014 01.06.2014
Revision
1 week
02.06.2014 08.06.2014
Examination
3 weeks
---------------20 weeks
==========
09.06.2014 27.06.2014
SESSION BREAK / SPECIAL SEMESTER

Break
9 weeks
28.06.2014 01.09.2014
Or
Lectures & Examination
8 weeks
30.06.2014 22.08.2014
DEPARTMENTS AT THE FACULTY OF DENTISTRY

DEPARTMENT OF ORAL BIOLOGY & BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
Head
Professor Dr. Zubaidah Hj. Abd. Rahim

BSc (Malaya), BSc (Hons)(Malaya), PhD (London)
Professor
Professor Dr. Tara Bai Taiyeb Ali

BDS (Malaya), MSc(Lon), FDSRCS (Edin)
Associate
Professors
Associate Professor Dr. Fathilah Abdul Razak

BSc (Hons) (Malaya), MSc (Malaya), PhD (Malaya)
Associate Professor Dr. Marina Mohd. Bakri
BDS (Malaya), MSc (Wales)
Lecturer
Dr Wan Himratul Aznita Wan Harun

BSc (Hons)(Malaya), MSc (Malaya), PhD (Malaya)
Dr Mohammad Zakir Hossain
BDS (Dhaka), PhD (Niigata)
Departments Contact:
Telephone: (60) 3 7967 4851
Fax:
(60) 3 7967 4536
Email:
ketua_biomulut@um.edu.my
DEPARTMENT OF RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY

Head
Professor Dato Dr. Abdul Aziz Abdul Razak DPMS

BDS (Malaya), MSc (Manchester), PhD (Bristol)
Professors
Professor Dr. Lui Joo Loon

BDS (Singapore), MSc (London)
Professor Dr. Noor Hayaty Abu Kasim
BDS (Malaya), MSc (London), PhD (Newcastle)
Professor Dr. Norsiah Yunus
BDS (Glasgow), MSc (Bristol)
Professor Dr. Dasan Swaminathan
BDS (Mysore), MSc (Bristol), FDSRCS (England), FICCDE,
FICD,FADI
Associate
Professors
Associate Professor Dr. Hadijah Abdullah

BDS (Malaya), MSc (London)
Associate Professor Dr. Thong Yo Len
BDS (Singapore), MSc (London)
Associate Professor Dr. Wan Adida Azina Mahmood
BDS (Malaya), MDSc (Restorative) (Leeds)
Associate Professor Dr. Zakiah Isa
BDS (Malaya), MSc (London), PhD (London)
Lecturers
Dr. Azwatee Abd. Aziz

BDS (Adelaide), MClinDent (London)
Dr. Chew Hooi Pin
BDS (Malaya), FDSRCS (England), PhD (Manchester)
Dr. Eshamsul Sulaiman
BDS (Belfast), MFDRCS (Ireland), MClinDent (London)
Dr. Maria Angela G. Gonzalez
DDM (Philipines), MPH (Philipines), MSc (Indiana)
Dr. Mariam Abdullah
BDS (Otago), MClinDent (London)
Dr. Norasmatul Akma Ahmad
BDS (Malaya)
Dr. Noor Azlin Yahya
BDS (Otago), MDent.Sci (Leeds)
Dr. Zeti Adura Che Abd. Aziz
BDS (Otago), MClinDent (London)
Dr. Mohideen Salihu Farook
BDS (Rajiv Gandhi), MDSc (Dundee)
Dr. Okba Mahmood
BDS (Baghdad), PhD (Newcastle)
Dr. Prema a/p Sukumaran
BDS (Malaya)
Dr. Siti Fauzza Ahmad
BDS (Malaya), MSc (MedSci) (Glasgow)
Dr. Ros Anita Omar
BDS (Malaya), MDSc (Malaya)
Dr. Nosizana Mohd. Salleh

BDS (Tokyo), PhD (Tokyo)
Dr. Aeman Elkezza
Dr. Nor Adinar Baharuddin
BDS (Adelaide), MDSc (Malaya), DClinDent (Otago)
Dr Syarida Hasnur Safii
DDS (UKM), MClinDent(Malaya), MRDRCS (Edin)
Dr. V. Rathna Devi a/p A. Vaithilingam
BDS (Malaya), MClinDent(Malaya)
Dr. Cheah Chia Wei
BDS (Malaya)
Dr. Saravanan a/l Pushparajan
BDS (Ragas), MDS (Meenakshi)
Tutor/Trainee
Lecturers
Dr. Noor Hayati Azami

BDS (Malaya)
Dr Nora Sakina Mohd Noor
BDS (Malaya)
Dr. Sua Jet Liang
BDS (Malaya)
Dr. Zubaidah Zanul Abidin
BDS (Malaya)
Dr. Lim Ghee Seong
BDS (Malaya)
Dr. Selva Malar a/p Munusamy
BDS (Malaya)
Discipline Conservative Dentistrys

Contact:
Telephone: (60) 3 7967 4806
Fax:
(60) 3 7967 4533
Email:
ketuafpg@um.edu.my
Discipline Prosthetic Dentistrys Contact:

Telephone: (60) 3 7967 4881
Fax:
(60) 3 7967 4535
Email:
ketua_prostetik@um.edu.my
Discipline Periodontologys Contact:

Telephone : (60) 3 7967 4803
Fax
: (60) 3 7967
Email
: ketua_omop@um.edu.my
DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY & ORTHODONTIC

Head
Associate Professor Dr. Halimah Awang

BDS (Sheffield), MSc (London)
Specialists
Dr. Rusmah Meon

BDS (Malaya), MSc D (Wales)
Associate
Professors
Associate Professor Dr. Sabri Musa

BDS (Malaya), MSc (London).
Associate Professor Dr. Siti Adibah Othman
BDS (Malaya), DDS (Bristol), MOrth RCS (Edin)
Associate Professor Dr. Zamri Radzi
DDS (Indonesia), MDent.Sci (Leeds), FFDRCS (Ireland), MOrthRCS
(Edinburgh), MOrthRCS (England)
Lecturers
Dr. Wey Mang Chek

BDS (Malaya), FDSRCS (England), MOrthRCS (Edin), MOrth (HK)
Dr. Sadna Rajan
BDS (Malaya), MDSc (Malaya)
Dr Lily Azura Shoaib
DDS (Tokyo), MClinDent (Edinburgh)
Dr. Roziana Mohd. Razi
BDS (Malaya), MOrth RCS (Edin), MClinDent (Sheffield)
Dr. Wan Nor Azreena Wan Hassan

BDS (Wales), MOrth RCS (Edin), MScD (Cardiff)
Dr. Nor Malina Manan
BDS (Malaya), MClinDent (Hong Kong)
Dr. Shani Ann Mani
BDS (Tamil Nadu), MDS (Panjab), MFDS RCPS (Glasg)
Telephone: (60) 3 7967 4802
Fax:
(60) 3 7967 4530
Email:
ketua_orthochild@um.edu.my
DEPARTMENT OF ORO-MAXILLOFACIAL SURGICAL

& MEDICAL SCIENCES
Head
Dr. Siti Mazlipah Ismail

BDS (Malaya), FDSRCS (England)
Consultant
Dr. Ong Siew Tin

BDS (Malaya), FDSRCPS (Glas), FICD, AM (Malaya)
Adjunct Professor Dr. Cheong Sok Ching

BSc (UKM), PhD (UKM)
Professors
Professor Dato Dr. Zainal Arif Abdul Rahman

BDS (Dhaka), MSc (London), FFDRCS (Ireland), FDSRCS (England)
Professor Dr. Ngeow Wei Cheong
BDS (Malaya), FFDRCS (Ireland), FDSRCS (England), MDSc
(Malaya), PhD (Sheffield)
Professor Dr. Rosnah Mohd. Zain, FASc
BDSc (Qld), MS (Mich), Fellow, AAOP (USA)
Professor Dr. Siar Chong Huat
BDS (Malaya), MSc (Lon), FDSRCPS (Glasgow), MRCPath (UK).
Associate
Professors
Associate Professor Dr. P. Shanmuhasuntharan

BDS (Malaya), MDS (Singapore), FDSRCS (Edinburgh)
Lecturers
Dr. Ismadi Ishak

BDS (Malaya), MSc (London), MBBS (Malaya), FFDRCS (Ireland).
Dr. Aung Lwin Oo
BDS (Yangoon), MDS (Yangoon), PhD (Tokyo)
Dr. Ahmad Izzat Mohd Salleh

BDS (Otago)
Dr. Zuraiza Mohamad Zaini
BDS (Malaya), MDSc (Qld)
Dr. Choon Yee Fan
BDS (Malaya), MDSc (Malaya), PhD (Hiroshima)
Dr. Thomas George Kallarakkal
BDS (India), MDS (India)
Dr. Anand Ramanathan
BDS (Tamil Nadu), MDS (Annamalai)
Dr. Firdaus Hariri
BDS (Malaya), MDS (Hong Kong), MBBS (Malaya)
Tutor/Trainee
Lecturer
Dr. Kathreena Kadir

BDS (Malaya)
Dr. Zakiah Mat Ripen
BDS (Malaya)
Telephone: (60) 3 7967 4807
Fax:
(60) 3 7967 4534
Email:
ketua_oralsurgery@um.edu.my
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY ORAL

HEALTH & CLINICAL PREVENTION
Head
Associate Professor Dr. Jennifer G. Doss

BDS (Malaya), MCD (Malaya), PhD (Otago)
Specialists
Professor Dr. Raja Latifah Raja Jallaludin

BDS (Malaya), DDPHRCS (England), MDSc (Dundee), PhD (Malaya)
Professors
Professor Dr. Nasruddin Hj. Jaafar

BDS (Cairo), DDPHRCS (England), MSc (London), MSc (Dublin),
PhD (Malaya).
Professor Datin Dr. Rashidah Esa
BDS (Malaya), DDPHRCS (England), MSc (London).
Associate
Professors
Associate Professor Dr. Roslan Saub

BDS (Malaya), MDSc (Melbourne), PhD (Toronto)
Lecturers
Dr. Norintan Abdul Murat

BDS (Malaya), MSc (London), DDPHRCS (England)
Dr Zamros Yuzadi Mohd Yusof
BDS (QBelf), MSc (London), DDPHRCS (England).
Dr. Asma Mohamed
BDS (Dublin), BA (Dublin), MPH (Malaya).
Dr. Nor Azlida Mohd. Nor
BDS (Malaya)
Telephone: (60) 3 7967 4805
Fax:
(60) 3 7967 4532
Email:
ketuajpm@um.edu.my
DEPARTMENT OF DIAGNOSTIC &

INTEGRATED DENTAL PRACTICE
Head
Associate Professor Dr. Chai Wen Lin

BDS (Malaya), MDSc (Malaya), FDSRCS (England), PhD (Sheffield)
Consultant
Dr. Vinod Kumar Joshi a/l Gian Chand Joshi

BDS (Singapore), DRDRCS (Edinburgh), FDSRCPS (Glasgow),
FDSRCS (England), FICOI
Professor
Professor Dr. Phrabhakaran K.N. Nambiar

BDS (Mysore), BScD (Hons) (Adelaide), MScD (Adelaide), MScD
(Western Cape), PG Dip Dent-Maxfac Rad (Stellenbosch)
Lecturers
Dr. Nor Himazian Mohamed

BDS (Malaya), DGDPRCS (England), MDent.Sci (Leeds)
Dr. Norliza bt. Ibrahim
BDS (Gadjah Mada), MSc (Manchester)
Dr Jacob John a/l Chiremel Chandy
BDS (Madras), MDS (Kuvempu)
Dr. Elizabeth Puthuchira John
BDS (Madras), MDS (Karnatak)
Trainee
Lecturer
Dr. Maryani Mohamed Rohani

BDS (Malaya)
Telephone: (60) 3 7967 4895
Fax:
(60) 3 7967 4575
Email:
ketua_rawatanam@um.edu.my
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UNITS & CENTRE AT THE FACULTY OF DENTISTRY

ORAL CANCER RESEARCH & COORDINATING CENTRE
Director
Professor Dr. Rosnah Mohd. Zain, FASc

BDSc (Qld), MS (Mich), Fellow, AAOP (USA)
Research
Officers
Madam Wan Maria Nabilah Wan Abd Ghani
SLAB Felo
Miss Noor Julieana Mat Amin
Project Manager
Mr. Koh Lam Seng
Miss Karen Ng Lee Peng
DENTAL TRAINING & RESEARCH UNIT

Head
Professor Dr. Ian Charles Paterson

BSc (London), PhD (Bath)
Researchers /
Lecturers
Associate Professor Dr. Chen Yeng

BSc (Malaya), MMedSc (Malaya), PhD (Malaya)
Dr. Marhazlinda Jamaludin
BDS (Malaya), MCommMed (USM)
Dr. Choo Siew Woh, Lawrence
BSc (Informatics) (Malaya), MSc (Bioinformatics) (Malaya), PhD
(Genetics) (Cambridge)
Dr. Muralithran Govindan Kutty
BSc (UKM), MSc (Warwick), PhD (Idaho)
Dr. Aied Moahmmed Hamood Saeed
B.MedLab (Sanaa), PhD (UPM)
Dr. Yap Lee Fah
BSc (Taiwan), MSc (NUS), PhD (Bristol)
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PROGRAMMES OFFERED FOR

ACADEMIC SESSION 2013/2014
Coursework Programmes
Master of Orthodontics
Master of Clinical Dentistry (Restorative Dentistry in Conservative Dentistry)
Master of Clinical Dentistry (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Master of Clinical Dentistry (Child Dental Health)
Master of Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology)
Master of Clinical Dentistry (Restorative Dentistry in Prosthetic Dentistry)
Research Programmes
Master of Dental Science
Doctor of Philosophy
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Programme :
Faculty
:
Dentistry
1. Programme of Study
The Master of Orthodontics programme offered is a clinical coursework
programme in which the research component comprises less than thirty (30)
percent of the whole programme of study.
2. Admission Requirements
(1) Qualifications for Admission
A Bachelors degree or an equivalent degree in Dentistry and have at least
two years post registration clinical experience in dentistry.
(2) English requirement
(a) Obtain a score of 4 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET); OR
(b) Obtain a score of 550 for a total based on the paper, a score of 213 for a
total based on the computer or a score of 80 for a total based on the
internet for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); OR
(c) Obtain a Band 6 for the International English Language Testing System
(IELTS).
(3) Other Requirement
Fulfill the requirements for admission as prescribed by the Faculty.

3. Duration of Study
This programme shall be extend over a minimum period of four (4) years and a
maximum period of six (6) years.
4. Structure of Programme Study
(1) This programme shall consist of TWO parts:
(a) Part I: comprising instruction in Basic Medical Sciences subjects over a
period of six (6) months.
(b) Part II over a period of forty-two (42) months comprising of:
(i) General Dentistry
(ii) Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Research
Methodology and Biostatistics
(iii) Teaching, training and coursework in Orthodontics speciality; and
(iv) Research component leading to the submission of a research report
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(2) The scope of this programme is given in the Course Proforma and Course
Information as given by the department carrying out the orthodontics
programme
5. Registration
Registration for courses shall be in a week prior to the commencement of each
academic year.
6. Research Supervision
(1) The appointment of a supervisor shall be done at a point a candidates field
of research is approved.
(2) Where necessary, the appointment of a co-supervisor may be done.
7. Field of Research
The determination of field of research shall be done prior to a candidates
embarkation on research work.
8. Submissions
(1) A candidate shall submit his research report art least ONE month before the
commencement date of Part II examination.
(2) Notice for the submission of the research report will be given when the
candidate submits the title of the research project for approval.
(3) A candidate shall submit his log book by the date prescribed by the department
prior to the examination.
9. Examination
(1) The examination leading to the degree of Master of Orthodontics by clinical
coursework shall be the:
(a) Part I Examination; and
(b) Final Examination
(2) No candidate shall be permitted to sit for the Part I Examination unless he has
attended to the satisfaction of the Faculty, the lectures extending over a
period of six months, in Basic Medical Sciences.
(3) No candidate shall be permitted to sit for the Final Examination unless he has:
(a) Passed or been exempted from the Part I Examination. A candidate may
be exempted from the Part I Examination if he has passed:
(i)
The Examination for Memberships of either

Membership of the Joint Dental Faculty Royal College of Surgeons of
England [MJDF RCS (Eng)]; or
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Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery Royal College of

Surgeons of Edinburgh [MFDS RCS (Edin)]; or
Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow [MFDS RCPS (Glasgow)]; or
Membership of the Faculty of Dentistry Royal College of Surgeons in
Ireland (MFD RCS (Ire)];
OR
(ii) the examination of any other colleges that may be approved by
the Senate on the recommendation of the Faculty from time to
time;
OR
(iii) the examination of the Basic Medical Sciences of the University of
Malaya conducted by Faculty of Dentistry, as an external
examination.
AND
(b) Submitted his research report not later than ONE month before the Final
Examination.
AND
(c) Obtained at least 45% marks of the continuous assessment component of
the Final Examinations.
(4) The Part I Examination shall be held at the end of the Part I programme of
study. The Final Examination shall be held at the end of the Part II programme
of study.
(5) Examination Components and Allocation of Marks
(a) Part I Examination
The components of the Part I Examination and the marks to be allocated
to each component shall be as follows:
Component
Allocation of Marks
(Maximum)
Description
Component Paper I - Multiple choice

A
questions(MCQ)
Component Paper II - Short
B
questions (SAQ)
50
answer
50
Grand Total
100

The components of Final Examination and the marks to be allocated to
each component shall be as follows:
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Component
Allocation of Marks
(Maximum)
Description
Component A Continuous Assessment
Component B
Component C
60
(i) Written paper
40
(ii) Clinical/ practical and

viva voce
100
Research report and viva

voce
100
Total
300
(6) Requirements for Passing an Examination

A candidate shall be deemed to have passed the Examinations prescribed
below if he has obtained:
50 percent or more of the marks for each of the Component A and
Component B of the Part I Examination.
(i)
50 percent or more of the aggregate combined marks for

Component A, Component B and Component C of the Part II
Examination;
(ii) 45 percent or more of the marks for each of the sub Component (i)
and (ii) of Component B of the Final Examination; and
(iii) 50 percent or more of the marks for Component C of the Final
Examination.
(7) Repeating an Examination
(a) Part I Re-Examination
(i)
A candidate who has failed the Part I Examination may be permitted

a Re-Examination on one occasion only after repeating such parts of
the course over a period of time as determined by the Committee of
Examiners and approved by the Faculty.
(ii) The Part I Re-Examination shall consist of the same components and
shall be assessed and graded in the same manner as prescribed for
the main Part I Examination.
(iii) A candidate who fails the Part I Re-Examination shall be deemed to
have failed the Part I Examination but shall be permitted, on the
recommendation of the Committee of Examiners and with the
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approval of the Faculty of Dentistry, to repeat the Part I of the

programme of study.
(iv) A candidate who fails the Part I Examination after repeating his
programme of study shall be terminated from the Master of
Orthodontics degree programme and be refused readmission to the
programme.
(b) Final Re-Examination
(i)
(A) A candidate who has failed Component B and Component C of

the Final Examination may be permitted a Re-Examination on two
occasions in the components that he has failed after repeating such
parts of the course over a period of time as may be determined by
the Committee of Examiners and approved by the Faculty.
(B) A candidate who has failed either Component B or Component
C of the Final Examination may be granted a provisional pass in the
component that he has passed and be required to re-sit on two
occasions, only the component that he has failed after repeating
such parts of the course over a period of time as may be determined
by the Committee of Examiners and approved by the Faculty.
(ii) The Final Re-Examination shall be assessed and graded in the same
manner as prescribed for the main Final Examination.
(iii) A candidates research report that is deemed unsatisfactory by the
Committee of Examiners may be referred for further work over a
period of time to be determined by the Committee of Examiners
except that such periods of time as determined, shall not exceed
one year on any one occasion. At the end of the prescribed period
the candidate shall be required to re-submit the research report for
re-examination.
(iv) A candidate who fails to submit his research report by the end of a
prescribed period for re-examination or whose research report fails to
satisfy the Committee of Examiners after resubmission, shall be
deemed to have failed the Re-Examination in the research report.
(v) A candidate shall not be permitted to submit the research report for
re-examination on more than two occasions.
(vi) A candidate who fails the Final Re-Examination on the second
occasion shall be deemed to have failed the Final Examination and
shall not be permitted to repeat the programme of study except in
special circumstances on the recommendation of the Faculty of
Dentistry and with the approval of Senate.
(c) A candidate who has passed the Re-Examination for the Examinations
mentioned above shall be deemed to have passed the prescribed
Examinations.
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10. Award of the Degree

A candidate may be awarded the degree of Master of Orthodontics if he has:
(a) Passed the Part I and Final Examination for the degree of Master of
Orthodontics as prescribed above; and
(b) Satisfactorily attended the courses in Information and Communication
Technology (ICT), Research Methodology and Biostatistics; and the General
Dentistry
(1) Award of Pass with Distinction for the Examination
A candidate may be awarded a pass with Distinction in the Part I
Examination or the Final Examination if he has:
(a) Obtained 75 percent or more of the aggregate combined marks of the
components and at least 70 percent or more of the marks of each
component in the prescribed examinations;
(b) Not failed any component of the prescribed examinations; and
(c) Not repeated the prescribed examinations, any component of the
prescribed examinations or any part of the programme of study leading
to the prescribed examinations, except on medical or compassionate
grounds acceptable to the Faculty.
(2) Award of the Degree with Distinction
A candidate may be awarded the degree of Master of Orthodontics with
Distinction if he has:
(a) Passed with distinction in the Final Examination; and
(b) Not repeated the Part I or the Final Examination or any part of the
programme of study leading to the Part I Examination or the Final
Examination except on medical or compassionate grounds acceptable
to the Faculty.
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MASTER OF ORTHODONTICS
COURSE STRUCTURE
Y
E
A
R
Part I
DXGC 6180 - Basic Medical Sciences and

Oral
Anatomy &Histology
(6 months)
DXGW 6102 - General Dentistry

DXGW 6171 - Information and
Communication Technology (ICT),
Research Methodology and Biostatistics
DOGQ 6180 - Speciality training in
Orthodontics
Clinical Posting
(includes an overseas attachment option
for part of the posting)
DOGC 6181 - Research Project
Part I
Examination
I
Y
E
A
R
Part II
II
Y
E
A
R
III
Y
E
A
R
IV
(42 months)
Final
Examination
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UNIVERSITI MALAYA
UNIT PENGURUSAN PENJAMINAN KUALITI
qamu@um.edu.my
COURSE PROFORMA
IMPORTANT:
Contents of this Pro Forma shall not be changed without the Senates for items indicated with *. Changes
to the other items can be approved at the Academy/Faculty/Institution/Centre level.
Academy/Faculty/Centre
Department
Childrens Dentistry and Orthodontics
Programme
Master of Orthodontics (MOrth)
Course Code*
DOGQ 6180
Course Title*
Orthodontics (Year I Year IV)
Course Pre-requisite(s)/
Minimum Requirement(s)
None
Student Learning Time (SLT)*
Face to face : 53 hrs

Guided learning :3862 hrs
Independent learning : 1379 hrs
Assessment : 20 hrs
Credit*
Not applicable
Learning Outcomes*
On completion of the course, students are able to:

1. Explain the concept of growth and development of craniofacial
structures, the theory of the development of normal occlusion,
the physiology of tooth movement and aetiology of
malocclusions, demonstrate skill to diagnose patients, and
formulate and choose the appropriate treatment plan.
2. Demonstrate ability to treat various types of malocclusion with
removable and fixed appliances, employ various types of
techniques and treatment mechanics, and evaluate the risk and
benefits of the orthodontic treatment.
3. Integrate the knowledge on multidisciplinary orthodontics
management in conjunction with other disciplines.
4. Critically review and appraise scientific literature, conduct
research proposal before conducting the research and able to
prepare report of research finding.
5. Evaluate and apply current knowledge and methodologies in
providing specialist orthodontic care or to practice orthodontics
at an advanced (specialise) level based on current knowledge
and demonstrate the ability to respect patients confidentiality
and have ethical consideration in managing patient.
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Transferable Skills
In the year one, hopefully the students will be able to acquired

Communication Skills.
In the year two, students are expected to be expert in Communication
Skills, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, and Team Work.
In the year three, students are expected to be expert in
Communication Skills, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Team
Work, Continuous Learning and Information Management,
Professional Ethics and Moral.
In the year four, students will be able to express Communication
Skills, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Team Work,
Continuous Learning and Information Management, Professional
Ethics and Moral, Leadership.
Professional Skills:
Technical and laboratory skills in orthodontics for patient
management and
skills to examine and assess the patients are implemented in first
year.
Diagnostic and analytical skills in orthodontic problems and
management and treatment of orthodontic patients with various types
of orthodontic appliances
As well as multidisciplinary approach in patient management are
implemented in second year.
Analytical and critical thinking skills in patient management and
research and
able to manage and treat orthodontic patients at an advanced /
specialise level are implemented in third year.
Clinical skill in patient management, analytical and critical thinking
and problem solving ability in research as well as patient
management are implemented in forth year.
Synopsis of Course Contents
First year comprises courses in Basic Medical Science (first 6

months), General Dentistry and Computer Literacy, Research
Methodology and Biostatistics. Clinical training will start with typodont
workshop, seminars, journal club and multidisciplinary combined
clinics in the 2nd semester of first year. Clinical session starts
simultaneous up to the final year. This speciality training in
orthodontic involves theoretical and clinical instructions in orthodontic
treatment and their scientific basis. Laboratory techiniques and
procedures are included to complement the clinical management of
patients. Emphasis is also placed on the relationship of oral surgery,
periodontology, prosthodontics, endodontics and other relevant
clinical disciplines to orthodontics.
Training is also aimed to provide adequate knowledge and
experience in designing and conducting a research project to
demonstrate the application of scientific methods to a problem
relevant to orthodontics. The students are required to undergo clinical
attachment or clinical observerships for about 8 to 9 weeks at
recognized orthodontic centres abroad such as the United Kingdom
in the second semester of 3rd year. This course is also designed to
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prepare students for the Membership in Orthodontics of the Royal

Colleges of Surgeons in United Kingdom.
Mode of Delivery (lecture,
tutorial, workshop, etc)
Seminar, Clinical, Lecture, Demo, Practical, Workshop, Conference,

Journal Club, Clinical attachment, Supervise undergraduate student
Assessment Methods
Summative:
1. Part I Examination
Refer to Master of Clinical Dentistry, Basic Medical Science
(DXGC 6180)
2. Final examination
i. Component A
a) Written paper
b) Clinical/practical and viva
Clinical case histories oral / 5 cases presentation
Short case/ diagnostic test
Long case / clinical examination with patients
General viva / oral examination
ii. Component B
Research report and viva voce
Methodologies for Feedback on

Performance
Criteria in Summative
Assessment
Formative:
1. Evaluation (satisfactory or not) of wire bending exercise and
typodont (Year I) after the exercise by the technicians or
lecturers.
2. Evaluation and grading of clinical work during practical and
clinical teaching sessions after every clinical session by
supervisors.
3. Students appraisal (Year III and IV). Feedback will be given
when at the student lecturer meeting.
4. Consultants report (Year III). Feedback will be given by the
consultants when students undergoing their clinical attachment
abroad.
5. Open book and timed essay (Year IV). Grad will be given to
student after 1 week.
6. Logbook assessment (Year IV). Feedback from the supervisors
will be given whether the cases treated by students are
satisfactory or not.
7. Mock clinical examinations (Year IV). Feedback will be given
after the exam by the examiners.
Refer to University of Malaya (Masters Degree) Regulations 2001.
Schedule Number Eight, Faculty of Dentistry Part 3 for details.
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Master of Clinical Dentistry (Rest. Dentistry in Conservative Dentistry)

Name of Programme
Faculty
: Master of Clinical Dentistry

Conservative Dentistry)
: Dentistry
(Restorative
Dentistry
in
1. Programme Classification
The Master of Clinical Dentistry programme offered is a clinical coursework
Fulfil the requirements for admission as prescribed by the Faculty.
(IELTS).
(1) This programme shall consist of THREE parts:
(b) Part II over a period of thirty (30) months comprising of:
(iii) Training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery specialty
(iv) Research component in the specialty option leading to the submission
of a research report
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(c) Part III comprising of a clinical attachment in the specialty option, in the
Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya or clinical training centre
recognised by the University over a period of twelve (12) months.
Information as given by the department carrying out the specialty
programme.
5. Course Registration
The registration for the programme shall be in the week prior to the
commencement of each academic year.
(2) Where necessary, the appointment of a co-supervisor and / or consultant
may be done.
8. Submissions
prior to the examination
9. Examination
(1) The examinations leading to the degree of Master of Clinical Dentistry shall
comprise of:
(b) Part II Examination
(c) Final Examination
(3) No candidate shall be permitted to sit for the Part II Examination unless he
has:
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(d) Passed or been exempted from the Part I Examination. A candidate may
(i)

(ii)
(iii)
OR
the examination of any other colleges that may be approved by
time;
OR
the examination of the Basic Medical Sciences of the University of
examination.
AND
(e) Submitted his research report not later than ONE month before the Part II
Examination;
(f)
AND
Obtained at least 45% marks of the continuous assessment component of
the Part II Examination.
(4) No candidate shall be permitted to proceed to the Final Examination unless

he has:
(a) Passed the Part II Examination; and
(b) Submitted his log book for examination not later than ONE month before
the Final Examination.
study. The Part II Examination shall be held at the end of Part II Programme of
study. The Final Examination shall be held at the end of the Part III
programme of study.
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Component
Allocation of
Marks
(Maximum)
Description
Component A
Paper I - Multiple choice

questions (MCQ)
50
Component B
Paper II - Short answer questions

(SAQ)
50
Grand Total
100

The components of Part II Examination and the marks to be allocated to
Component
Allocation of
Marks
(Maximum)
Description
Component A
Continuous Assessment
60
Component B
(i) Written paper

(ii) Clinical/ practical and viva
voce
70
70
Component C
100
Total
300

The components of the Final Examination and the marks to be allocated
Allocation of
Marks
(Maximum)
Description
(i) Logbook and continuous assessment
60
(ii) Practical +/ Clinical +/ Viva voce
40
Total
100

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(i)
50 percent or more of the aggregate combined marks for Component

A, Component B and Component C of the Part II Examination;
(ii)
45 percent or more of the marks for each of the sub Component (i)
and (ii) of Component B of the Part II Examination; and
(iii)
50 percent or more of the marks for Component C of the Part II

Examination.

50 percent or more of the aggregate combined marks for the
components of the Final Examination.
(i)
A candidate who has failed the Part I Examination may be permitted a

Re-Examination on one occasion only after repeating such parts of the
course over a period of time as determined by the Committee of
(ii)
The Part I Re-Examination shall consist of the same components and

(iii)
A candidate who fails the Part I Re-Examination shall be deemed to

programme of study.
(iv)
A candidate who fails the Part I Examination after repeating his

programme of study shall be terminated from the Master of Clinical
Dentistry degree programme and be refused readmission to the
programme.
(b) Part II Re-Examination

(i)
(A)
A candidate who has failed Component B AND Component C of

the Part II Examination may be permitted a Re-Examination on
two occasions after repeating such parts of the course over a
period of time as may be determined by the Committee of
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(B) A candidate who has failed either Component B OR Component

C of the Part II Examination may be granted a provisional pass in
the component that he has passed and be required to re-sit on
two occasions, only the component that he has failed after
repeating such parts of the course over a period of time as may
be determined by the Committee of Examiners and approved by
the Faculty.
(ii)
The Part II Re-Examination shall be assessed and graded in the same

manner as prescribed for the main Part II Examination.
(iii)
A candidates research report that is deemed unsatisfactory by the

Committee of Examiners may be referred for further work over a period
of time to be determined by the Committee of Examiners except that
such periods of time as determined, shall not exceed one year on any
one occasion. At the end of the prescribed period the candidate shall
be required to re-submit the research report for re-examination.
(iv)
A candidate who fails to submit his research report by the end of a

satisfy the Committee of Examiners after resubmission, shall be deemed
to have failed the Re-Examination in the research report.
(v)
A candidate shall not be permitted to submit the research report for

(vi)
A candidate who fails the Part II Re-Examination on the second

occasion shall be deemed to have failed the Part II Examination and
(c) Final Re-Examination

(i)
A candidate who has failed the Final Examination may be permitted a

course over a period of ONE year except in special circumstances on
the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry and such period of
time as determined, shall not exceed one year.
(ii)
A candidate who fails the Re-Examination shall be deemed to have

failed the Final Examination and shall not be permitted to repeat in the
programme of study except in special circumstances on the
recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry and with the approval of
the Senate.
(d) A candidate who has passed the Re-Examination for the Examinations
Examinations.
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A candidate may be awarded the degree of Master of Clinical Dentistry if he
has:
(a) Passed the Part I, Part II and Final Examination for the degree of Master of
Clinical Dentistry as prescribed above; and
Dentistry.
Examination, Part II and the Final Examination if he has:
component in the prescribed Examinations;
(b) Not failed any component of the prescribed Examinations; and
(c) Not repeated the prescribed Examinations, any component of the
prescribed Examinations or any part of the programme of study leading to
the prescribed Examinations, except on medical or compassionate
A candidate may be awarded the degree of Master of Clinical Dentistry with
(a) Passed with Distinction in the Final Examination as prescribed above; and
(b) Not repeated the Part I or the Part II Examination or the Final Examination
or any part of the programme of study leading to the Part I Examination
or the Part Ii Examination or the Final Examination except on medical or
compassionate grounds acceptable to the Faculty.
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Master of Clinical Dentistry (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)

Name of Programme
Faculty
: Master of Clinical Dentistry (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)

: Dentistry
(IELTS).
30
programme.
may be done.
8. Submissions
9. Examination
comprise of:
has:
31
(i)

(ii)
(iii)
OR
time;
OR
examination.
AND
(b) Submitted his research report not later than ONE month before the Part II
Examination;
AND
he has:
study. The Part II Examination shall be held at the end of Part II Programme
of study. The Final Examination shall be held at the end of the Part III
programme of study.
(a)
Part I Examination
The components of the Part I Examination and the marks to be
allocated to each component shall be as follows:
32
Component
Allocation of
Marks
(Maximum)
Description
Component A

questions (MCQ)
50
Component B

(SAQ)
50
Grand Total
100

Component
Allocation of
Marks
(Maximum)
Description
Component A
60
Component B
(i) Written paper

voce
70
70
Component C
100
Total
300

Allocation of
Marks
(Maximum)
Description
60
40
Total
100

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(i)
50 percent or more of the aggregate combined marks for Component

A, Component B and Component C of the Part II Examination;
(ii)
(iii)

Examination.

(i)
A candidate who has failed the Part I Examination may be permitted a

course over a period of time as determined by the Committee of
(ii)

(iii)

programme of study.
(iv)

programme.

(i)
(A)

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the Faculty.
(ii)

(iii)

Committee of Examiners may be referred for further work over a period
of time to be determined by the Committee of Examiners except that
such periods of time as determined, shall not exceed one year on any
one occasion. At the end of the prescribed period the candidate shall
be required to re-submit the research report for re-examination.
(iv)
A candidate who fails to submit his research report by the end of a

satisfy the Committee of Examiners after resubmission, shall be deemed
to have failed the Re-Examination in the research report.
(v)

(vi)
A candidate who fails the Part II Re-Examination on the second


(i)
A candidate who has failed the Final Examination may be permitted a

course over a period of ONE year except in special circumstances on
the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry and such period of
(ii)

failed the Final Examination and shall not be permitted to repeat in the
programme of study except in special circumstances on the
the Senate.
Examinations.
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has:
(a)
Passed the Part I, Part II and Final Examination for the degree of Master of
(b)
Satisfactorily attended the courses in Information and Communication

Dentistry.
(1)
Award of Pass with Distinction for the Examination

(2)
(a)
Obtained 75 percent or more of the aggregate combined marks of

the components and at least 70 percent or more of the marks of each
(b)
Not failed any component of the prescribed Examinations; and
(c)
Not repeated the prescribed Examinations, any component of the

prescribed Examinations or any part of the programme of study
leading to the prescribed Examinations, except on medical or
Award of the Degree with Distinction

A candidate may be awarded the degree of Master of Clinical Dentistry
with Distinction if he has:
(a) Passed with Distinction in the Final Examination as prescribed above;
and
(b) Not repeated the Part I or the Part II Examination or the Final
Examination or any part of the programme of study leading to the Part I
Examination or the Part Ii Examination or the Final Examination except
on medical or compassionate grounds acceptable to the Faculty.
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Name of Programme :
Faculty
:

Dentistry
(IELTS).
(iii) Training in Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology specialty
37
recognized by the University over a period of twelve (12) months.
programme.
may be done.
8. Submissions
9. Examination
comprise of:
has:
38
(i)

(ii)
(iii)
OR
time;
OR
examination.
AND
(b) Submitted his research report not later than ONE month before the Part II
Examination;
AND

he has:
study. The Part II Examination shall be held at the end of Part II Programme of
study. The Final Examination shall be held at the end of the Part III
programme of study.
39
Component
Allocation of
Marks
(Maximum)
Description
Component A
Paper I - Multiple
questions (MCQ)
choice
Component B

(SAQ)
50
50
Grand Total
100

Component
Allocation of
Marks
(Maximum)
Description
Component A
60
Component B
(i) Written paper

voce
70
70
Component C
100
Total
300

Allocation of
Marks
(Maximum)
Description
60
40
Total
100

40

(i)

Examination;
(ii)
(iii)

Examination.

(i)
A candidate who has failed the Part I Examination may be permitted

the course over a period of time as determined by the Committee of
(ii)

(iii)

programme of study.
(iv)

programme.

(i)
(A)
A candidate who has failed Component B AND Component C

of the Part II Examination may be permitted a Re-Examination
on two occasions after repeating such parts of the course over
a period of time as may be determined by the Committee of
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be determined by the Committee of Examiners and approved
by the Faculty.
(ii) The Part II Re-Examination shall be assessed and graded in the same
(iii) A candidates research report that is deemed unsatisfactory by the
re-examination.
(v) A candidate shall not be permitted to submit the research report for
(vi) A candidate who fails the Part II Re-Examination on the second
(i) A candidate who has failed the Final Examination may be permitted
the course over a period of ONE year except in special circumstances
on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry and such period of
(ii) A candidate who fails the Re-Examination shall be deemed to have
failed the Final Examination and shall not be permitted to repeat in
the programme of study except in special circumstances on the
the Senate.
Examinations.
42

has:
Dentistry.
(b) Not failed any component of the prescribed Examinations; and
(c) Not repeated the prescribed Examinations, any component of the
prescribed Examinations or any part of the programme of study leading to
the prescribed Examinations, except on medical or compassionate
(a) Passed with Distinction in the Final Examination as prescribed above; and
(b) Not repeated the Part I or the Part II Examination or the Final Examination
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Name of Programme
Faculty
: Master of Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology)

: Dentistry
(a)
(b)
(c)
Obtain a score of 4 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET); OR

Obtain a score of 550 for a total based on the paper, a score of 213 for
a total based on the computer or a score of 80 for a total based on the
Obtain a Band 6 for the International English Language Testing System
(IELTS).
(1)
This programme shall consist of THREE parts:

(a)
Part I: comprising instruction in Basic Medical Sciences subjects over a

(b)
Part II over a period of thirty (30) months comprising of:

(i)
(ii)
General Dentistry
Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Research
(iv) Research component in the specialty option leading to the
submission of a research report
44
programme.
may be done.
8. Submissions
9. Examination
comprise of:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Part I Examination
Part II Examination
Final Examination
has:
45
(a)
Passed or been exempted from the Part I Examination. A candidate

may be exempted from the Part I Examination if he has passed:
(i)

Membership of the Joint Dental Faculty Royal College of Surgeons
of England [MJDF RCS (Eng)]; or
(ii)
(iii)
(4)
OR
time;
OR
examination.
(b)
AND
Submitted his research report not later than ONE month before the Part II
Examination;
(c)
AND
Obtained at least 45% marks of the continuous assessment component
of the Part II Examination.
No candidate shall be permitted to proceed to the Final Examination unless

he has:
(a)
Passed the Part II Examination; and
(b)
Submitted his log book for examination not later than ONE month
before the Final Examination.
(5)
The Part I Examination shall be held at the end of the Part I programme of
programme of study.
(6)
Examination Components and Allocation of Marks

(a)
Part I Examination
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Component
Allocation of
Marks
(Maximum)
Description
Component A

questions (MCQ)
50
Component B

(SAQ)
50
Grand Total
(b)
100
Part II Examination
The components of Part II Examination and the marks to be allocated
Component
Allocation of
Marks
(Maximum)
Description
Component A
60
Component B
(i) Written paper

voce
70
70
Component C
100
Total
(c)
300
Final Examination
Allocation of
Marks
(Maximum)
Description
60
40
Total
100

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(a)
Part I Examination
(b)
Part II Examination
(i)

Examination;
(ii)
(iii)

Examination.

(a)
Part I Re-Examination
(i)
A candidate who has failed the Part I Examination may be

permitted a Re-Examination on one occasion only after repeating
such parts of the course over a period of time as determined by the
Committee of Examiners and approved by the Faculty.
(ii)

(iii)

programme of study.
programme.
(i) (A)

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the Faculty.
(ii)

(iii)

re-examination.
(v)


(c)
(d)
Final Re-Examination
(i)
A candidate who has failed the Final Examination may be permitted

the course over a period of ONE year except in special
circumstances on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry
and such period of time as determined, shall not exceed one year.
(ii)

failed the Final Examination and shall not be permitted to repeat in
the programme of study except in special circumstances on the
the Senate.
A candidate who has passed the Re-Examination for the Examinations

Examinations.
49

has:
Technology (ICT), Research Methodology and Biostatistics; and the
General Dentistry.
(a)
Obtained 75 percent or more of the aggregate combined marks of the

(b)
(c)

prescribed Examinations or any part of the programme of study leading
to the prescribed Examinations, except on medical or compassionate

(a)
Passed with Distinction in the Final Examination as prescribed above;

and
(b)
Not repeated the Part I or the Part II Examination or the Final Examination
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Master of Clinical Dentistry (Rest. Dentistry in Prosthetic Dentistry)

Name of Programme
Faculty
: Master of Clinical
Prosthetic Dentistry)
: Dentistry
Dentistry
(Restorative
Dentistry
in
(1)
Qualifications for Admission

(2)
Other Requirement
(3)
English requirement
(a)
(b)
(c)
Obtain a score of 4 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET); OR

Obtain a score of 550 for a total based on the paper, a score of 213 for
a total based on the computer or a score of 80 for a total based on
the internet for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); OR
Obtain a Band 6 for the International English Language Testing System
(IELTS).
(1)
This programme shall consist of THREE parts:

(b)
Part II over a period of thirty (30) months comprising of:

(i)
(ii)
General Dentistry
(iv) Research component in the specialty option leading to the
submission of a research report
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(c)
(2)
Part III comprising of a clinical attachment in the specialty option, in

the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya or clinical training centre
The scope of this programme is given in the Course Proforma and Course
programme.
(1)
The appointment of a supervisor shall be done at a point a candidates field

(2)
Where necessary, the appointment of a co-supervisor and / or consultant

may be done.
8. Submissions
(1)
A candidate shall submit his research report art least ONE month before the
(2)
Notice for the submission of the research report will be given when the
(3)
A candidate shall submit his log book by the date prescribed by the
department prior to the examination
9. Examination
(1)
The examinations leading to the degree of Master of Clinical Dentistry shall

comprise of:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Part I Examination
Part II Examination
Final Examination
(2)
No candidate shall be permitted to sit for the Part I Examination unless he

has attended to the satisfaction of the Faculty, the lectures extending over
a period of six months, in Basic Medical Sciences.
(3)
No candidate shall be permitted to sit for the Part II Examination unless he

has:
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(a)
Passed or been exempted from the Part I Examination. A candidate

may be exempted from the Part I Examination if he has passed:
(i)

Membership of the Joint Dental Faculty Royal College of Surgeons
of England [MJDF RCS (Eng)]; or
Membership of the Faculty of Dentistry Royal College of Surgeons
in Ireland (MFD RCS (Ire)];
(ii)
(iii)
(3)
OR
time;
OR
the examination of the Basic Medical Sciences of the University
of Malaya conducted by Faculty of Dentistry, as an external
examination.
(b)
AND
Submitted his research report not later than ONE month before the Part
II Examination;
(c)
AND
Obtained at least 45% marks of the continuous assessment component
of the Part II Examination.
No candidate shall be permitted to proceed to the Final Examination unless

he has:
(a)
Passed the Part II Examination; and
(b)
Submitted his log book for examination not later than ONE month
before the Final Examination.
(4)
The Part I Examination shall be held at the end of the Part I programme of
programme of study.
(5)
Examination Components and Allocation of Marks

(a)
Part I Examination
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Component
Allocation of
Marks
(Maximum)
Description
Component A

questions (MCQ)
50
Component B

(SAQ)
50
Grand Total
(b)
100
Part II Examination
Component
Allocation of
Marks
(Maximum)
Description
Component A
60
Component B
(i) Written paper

voce
70
70
Component C
100
Total
(c)
300
Final Examination
Allocation of
Marks
(Maximum)
Description
60
40
Total
100

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(a)
Part I Examination
(b)
Part II Examination
(c)
(i)

Examination;
(ii)
(iii)

Examination.
Final Examination

(a)
Part I Re-Examination
(i)
A candidate who has failed the Part I Examination may be

such parts of the course over a period of time as determined by the
(ii)

(iii)

programme of study.
programme.
(b)
Part II Re-Examination
(i)
(A)
A candidate who has failed Component B AND Component

C of the Part II Examination may be permitted a ReExamination on two occasions after repeating such parts of
the course over a period of time as may be determined by the
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(B) A candidate who has failed either Component B OR

Component C of the Part II Examination may be granted a
provisional pass in the component that he has passed and be
required to re-sit on two occasions, only the component that
he has failed after repeating such parts of the course over a
(ii)
The Part II Re-Examination shall be assessed and graded in the

same manner as prescribed for the main Part II Examination.
(iii)

one year on any one occasion. At the end of the prescribed
period the candidate shall be required to re-submit the research
report for re-examination.
prescribed period for re-examination or whose research report fails
to satisfy the Committee of Examiners after resubmission, shall be
(v)
A candidate shall not be permitted to submit the research report

for re-examination on more than two occasions.

occasion shall be deemed to have failed the Part II Examination
and shall not be permitted to repeat the programme of study
except in special circumstances on the recommendation of the
Faculty of Dentistry and with the approval of Senate.
(c)
(d)
Final Re-Examination
(i)
A candidate who has failed the Final Examination may be

such parts of the course over a period of ONE year except in
Dentistry and such period of time as determined, shall not exceed
one year.
(ii)
A candidate who fails the Re-Examination shall be deemed to

have failed the Final Examination and shall not be permitted to
repeat in the programme of study except in special circumstances
on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry and with the
approval of the Senate.
A candidate who has passed the Re-Examination for the Examinations

Examinations.
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has:
(a)
Passed the Part I, Part II and Final Examination for the degree of Master of
(b)
Satisfactorily attended the courses in Information and Communication

Dentistry.
(1)
Award of Pass with Distinction for the Examination

(2)
(a)
Obtained 75 percent or more of the aggregate combined marks of

the components and at least 70 percent or more of the marks of each
(b)
(c)

prescribed Examinations or any part of the programme of study
leading to the prescribed Examinations, except on medical or
Award of the Degree with Distinction

A candidate may be awarded the degree of Master of Clinical Dentistry
with Distinction if he has:
(a)
Passed with Distinction in the Final Examination as prescribed above;

and
(b)
Not repeated the Part I or the Part II Examination or the Final

Examination or any part of the programme of study leading to the Part
I Examination or the Part Ii Examination or the Final Examination except
on medical or compassionate grounds acceptable to the Faculty.
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MASTER OF CLINICAL DENTISTRY

COURSE STRUCTURE
Y
E
A
R
Part I
DXGC 6180 - Basic Medical Sciences and

Oral
Anatomy &Histology
(6 months)
DXGW 6102 - General Dentistry

DXGW 6171 - Information and
Communication
Technology (ICT), Research
Speciality training in selected option
(DLGC 6180, DCGC 6180, DHGC 6180,
DKGC, DCGB 6180)
Research Project
(DLGC 6181, DCGC 6181, DHGC 6181,
DKGC 6181, DCGB 6181)
Part I
Examination
I
Y
E
A
R
II
Part II
Y
E
A
R
III
Y
E
A
R
IV
(30 months)
Part III
Part II
Examination
Speciality training in selected option

(DLGC 6180, DCGC 6180, DHGC 6180,
DKGC, DEGC 6180, DCGB 6180)
- Clinical Posting (includes an overseas
attachment option for part of the
posting)
(12 months)
Final
Examination
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COURSE CODE & COURSE TITLE

Speciality training options:
(i) DCGC 6180
(ii) DCGB 6180
(iii) DKGC 6180
(iv) DHGC 6180
(v) DLGC 6180
Restorative Dentistry in Conservative Dentistry

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Child Dental Health
Periodontology
Restorative Dentistry in Prosthetic Dentistry
Research Project in specialty options:

(i) DCGC 6181
(ii) DCGB 6181
(iii) DKGC 6181
(iv) DHGC 6181
(v) DLGC 6181
Restorative Dentistry in Conservative Dentistry

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Child Dental Health
Periodontology
Restorative Dentistry in Prosthetic Dentistry
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COURSE PROFORMA
IMPORTANT:
Dentistry
Department
Dean Office
Programme
Master of Clinical Dentistry and Master of Orthodontics
Course Code*
DXGC 6180
Course Title*
Basic Medical Science
None
Face to face: 161 hrs

Independent learning: 152 hrs
Total: 313 hrs
Credit*
Not applicable
Learning Outcomes*
On completion of the course, the students are able to:

1. Recognise the processes of growth and development, normal
function and anatomy of the human body with emphasis to the
head and neck region.
2. Explain the pathological basis and path physiology of human
disease and pharmacological basis of commonly used
therapeutics.
3. Describe the microorganisms and the common infections of the
oral cavity.
4. Integrate basic medical sciences with clinical signs and
symptoms of diseases relevant for diagnosis and management.
5. Relate important aspects of medical microbiology and
immunology to clinical dentistry.
Transferable Skills
Communication Skills, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving,

Continuous Learning and Information Management Skills to be
applied in Basic Medical Science knowledge in patient management
Students would be taught the normal and abnormal structures and

functions of the human body, which form the basis of clinical
medicine and dentistry. They would be exposed to the signs and
symptoms of human diseases.
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Lectures, seminars and laboratory practical
Assessment Methods
Summative:
Part I examinations assessments
1. Written paper
i)
MCQs
ii)
Essays
2. Viva-voce and practical

Performance
Formative Assessment - Mock examination (review

session/discussion)
Assessment
Refer to Examination Regulations, University of Malaya (Masters

Degree) 2003
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IMPORTANT:
Dentistry
Department
Deans Office
Programme
Master of Clinical Dentistry and Master of Orthodontics
Course Code*
DXGW 6102
Course Title*
General Dentistry
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ Minimum

Requirement(s)
None

Guided learning: 7 hrs
Total: 125 hrs
Credit*
Not applicable
Learning Outcomes*

1. Identify the causes and mechanisms of oral diseases.
2. Interpret the clinical signs & symptoms of diseases.
3. Apply good clinical judgement and ethical conduct in managing
the patients oral condition.
4. Evaluate the clinical condition in order to relate to a holistic
approach in the management of the oral conditions.
5. Apply the principles of intra- and extra-oral photography;
perform technique of macro photography and post-production of
the images.
Transferable Skills
Communication skills, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving to be

applied during photograph taking session
Consists of a series of lectures to update candidates on the

following disciplines: Community Dentistry, Childrens Dentistry and
Orthodontics, Conservative Dentistry, Forensic Dentistry, Oral
Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Pathology, Oral Medicine,
Periodontology, Prosthetic Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Imaging.
This course also includes hands-on session on photography.
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Mode of Delivery (lecture, tutorial,

workshop, etc)
Lectures and hands-on
Assessment Methods
Summative - None

Performance
Formative quizzes & discussion session
Assessment
Marks obtained will be informed via official letter. Final result will
either be PASS or FAIL and class review will be conducted as
remedial session
None
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IMPORTANT:
Dentistry
Department
Not applicable
Programme
Master of Clinical Dentistry, Master of Orthodontics

and Master of Dental Sciences
Course Code*
DXGW 6171
Course Title*

None
Face to face : 53.5 hrs

Guided learning : 33 hrs
Independent learning : 148.5 hrs
Assessment: 3 hrs
Total : 238 hrs
Credit*
Not applicable
Learning Outcomes*

1. Demonstrate information search and management skills;
and essential computer skills; and ability to appraise
scientific papers and write research report adhering to the
appropriate ethical codes.
2. Integrate fundamental principles and methodology of
research with biostatistics in dental research.
3. Develop a research proposal with ethical consideration.
4. Display the ability to perform basic and intermediate data
analysis using appropriate statistical methods and interpret
the findings.
5. Justify, organize and present the results through
appropriate summaries and illustrations.
Transferable Skills
Communication Skills, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving,

Lifelong Learning and Information Management, Professional, Moral
& Ethics to be applied during planning & conducting research guided
with the fundamental principles of research, data management,
analysing and interpretation, scientific writing and scientific paper
critical appraising skills, using essential computer software.
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This course comprises of three components: Research Methodology,

Biostatistics and Computer Literacy. Students will be introduced to
basic methodology and principles in conducting dental research.
Basic concepts in biostatistics are covered and supplemented with
hands-on session using statistical software. The students will be
taught statistical methods commonly employed to enable them to
perform basic analysis, correct interpretation and presentation of
data. Students are exposed to various laboratory procedures and
techniques relevant to their research area; information search and
management skills and essential computer software skills.

Lectures , Practical-demo
Assessment Methods
Summative : None

Performance
Formative :
1. Practical test for biostatistics
2. Project assignment for computer literacy
3. Project assignment for research methodology
Marks obtained will be informed via official letter. Final result will
either be PASS or FAIL and class review will be conducted as
remedial session
Assessment
None
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IMPORTANT:
Dentistry
Department
Conservative Dentistry
Programme
Master of Clinical Dentistry (Restorative Dentistry in Conservative

Dentistry)
Course Code*
DCGC 6180
Course Title*
Restorative Dentistry in Conservative Dentistry (Year I-IV)
None

(state hours)

Assesment: 20 hrs
Total: 5540 hrs
Credit Hours
Not applicable
Learning Outcomes*

1.
Explain current methodologies and materials relevant to the

restoration
to the dentition.
2. Critically review relevant scientific literature and current clinical
methodologies to practise evidence-based conservative
dentistry.
3. Demonstrate knowledge and clinical skills in operative dentistry,
endodontics and fixed prosthodontics to enable the provision of
specialist dental care, managing patients with respect to their
confidentiality whilst upholding the codes of professional ethics.
4. 4. Integrate relevant clinical information to formulate an overall
restorative plan in conjunction with other disciplines in order to
provide a holistic care for the patients.
5. 5. Select the appropriate treatment procedures based on sound
clinical judgement and scientific evidence leading to the practice
of life-long learning and academic enquiry.
Transferable Skills
Communication Skills is emphasized in Year I-IV. Effective

communication with peers, lecturers, support staff and patients it is
an important aspect.
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Critical Thinking and Problem Solving is applied in Year I-IV. This

aspect will strengthen their knowledge and enable the students to
analyse and find solutions to the many challenges that the student
will face in his/her speciality.
Teamwork is emphasized in Year I-IV to provide a good working
environment with their colleagues and staff to provide the best level
of care for their patients. Cooperation with medical colleagues will
enable best patient care.
Leadership Skills is emphasized in Year I-IV so that a health
professional can give accurate instructions to achieve satisfactory
outcome. Exposure to leading a seminar train and students to
prepare themselves for future professional education.
Lifelong Learning and Information Management train students on
the importance of updating knowledge and the latest techniques for
patient treatment.
Professional Ethics and Moral, throughout the course so that
principles of professionalism is practiced in the management of
patients and in their daily activities.
This specialty training in conservative dentistry involves theoretical

and clinical instructions in operative, prosthodontic and endodontic
therapies and their scientific basis. Laboratory techniques and
procedures are included to complement the clinical management of
patients. Emphasis is also placed on the relationship of dental
materials science, periodontology and other relevant clinical
disciplines to conservative dentistry. Training is also aimed to
provide adequate knowledge and experience in designing and
conducting a research project to demonstrate the application of
scientific method to a problem relevant to conservative dentistry.
Method of Delivery (lecture,

Lectures, Demonstrations, Practicals, Seminars, Clinics, Integrated

Combined Clinics.
Assessment Methods
Summative:
Part II Examination
1. Component A
a. Written paper
b. Clinical and viva voce
c. Continuous Assessment:
i. Presentations and PBL Session
ii. Student Learning Activities in Seminars, Case Clinical
Management of Patients and Clinical Requirements.
iii. Clinical Case Reports
iv. Semester Tests
v. Clinical Tests
2. Component B
a. Research Project Report and Viva-Voce
Final Examination
1. Logbook assessment
2. Viva-Voce
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Performance
Formative:
1. Grading of technique work after each pre-clinical courses in
operative, fixed prosthodontics and endodontics sessions by
the supervisor
2. Grading of clinical work after each clinical session by the
supervisor.
3. Grading of performance during seminars and case
presentation sessions by the facilitator.
4. Test and mock clinical examinations review, a week after
results by the lecturers.
5. Six monthly students appraisal by lecturers, Head of Nurse
and Chief of Dental Technician.
Assessment

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Dentistry
Department
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Programme
Masters of Clinical Dentistry ( Oral&Maxillofacial Surgery)
Course Code*
DCGB 6180
Course Title*
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery(Year I-IV)
None
Student Learning Time* (SLT)
Face to face : 388 hrs

Guided learning : 5122 hrs
Independent learning : 944 hrs
Assessment : 20 hrs
Total : 6474 hrs
Credit Hours*
Not applicable
Learning Outcomes*

1. Apply basic surgical knowledge in examination and
diagnosis, admission procedures and management of inpatients.
2. Recognise and manage common health problems and
abnormalities of the mouth, face, jaws and related
structures.
3. Perform basic surgical procedures and a range of oral and
maxillofacial procedures and be able to deal with common
complications in peri-operative management of patient.
4. Manage common medical and surgical emergencies
including maxillofacial injuries.
5. Integrate relevant clinical information for common human
disease and understand their implication on effective and
ethical management of patient with oral and maxillofacial
problem.
Transferable Skills
Communication Skills & Critical Thinking to be applied in patient

management in Year 2, 3 & 4 to ensure provision of effective
treatment to patients.
Teamwork, Leadership Skills, Problem Solving and Ethics
Professional and Moral to be applied in management of patients
and carrying out clinical work in year 2, 3 & 4 so as to ensure
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leadership quality in each student.

Continuous Learning and Information Management to be applied
during research project and daily work in year 2, 3 & 4 as well as
later in the capacity of a dentist specialist. This is to ensure that the
individual is sensitive and up-to-date with current development and
progress in the field of dentistry.
This specialty training in oral and maxillofacial surgery involves

theoretical and clinical instructions of the science and art of the
specialty. The training emphasises on enhancing clinical acumen
and surgical skill in management of patient with oral and maxillofacial
health problems. Instructions on basic surgical skills were carried out
by practical simulation training prior to performing on patients. The
trainee will carry out management of patients in the clinic, ward and
at accident and emergency unit and perform advanced oral and
maxillofacial surgical procedures. The trainee will be posted to five
different medical disciplines to provide adequate exposure in the
surgical patients care. A one year posting at recognised local or
overseas maxillofacial surgery centres aims to provide wide
exposure to various clinical cases encountered. Training is also
aimed to provide adequate knowledge and experience in designing
and conducting a research project to demonstrate the application of
scientific method to a problem relevant to oral and maxillofacial
surgery.

Lecture, Demo, Tutorial, Assignment, Seminar, Teaching ward

round, Practical (Intra-Operative), Consultation clinics (chair-side
teaching),Elective attachment
Assessment Methods
Summative:
(I) Part I Examination
Refer Master of Clinical Dentistry; Basic Medical Science
(DXGC 6180)
(II) Part II Examination
1. Component A
a. Written paper
b. Clinical and viva voce.
c. Continuous Assessment;
i. Presentations.
ii. Student Learning Activities in Seminars, Case
Clinical
Management of Patients and Clinical Requirements.
iii. Log book assessment
iv. Semester Test.
2. Component B
Research Project and viva-voce
(III) Final Examination
1. Log book assessment.
2. Case report presentation
3. Viva-Voce

Performance
Formative:
1. Periodic (6 monthly) logbook assessment of clinical work
2. Close evaluation of surgical technique during practical (intraoperative) session
3. Assessment of performance during seminars and case
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Assessment
presentation session.
4. Semester /end of posting test.
5. Trial examinations.
Refer to University of Malaya (Master Degree) Regulations 2001.
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IMPORTANT:
Dentistry
Department
Childrens Dentistry & Orthodontics
Programme
Course Code*
DKGC 6180
Course Title*
Child Dental Health (Year I-IV)
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ Minimum

Requirement(s)
None

Total: 5277 hrs
Credit*
Not applicable
Learning Outcomes*
At the end of this course, the students are able to:

1. Explain detailed knowledge on biological science and
pathological basis relevant to Paediatric Dentistry.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and clinical competence in all
clinical procedures in prevention and restorative care in
children and adolescents including children with special
needs with respect to patients confidentiality and
professional ethics.
3. Illustrate knowledge and clinical competence in oral,
dentoalveolar and maxillofacial surgery/traumatology in
children and adolescents.
4. Apply relevant clinical information to formulate an overall
management plan in conjunction with multidisciplinary and
multi-agency collaboration in Paediatric Dentistry.
5. Integrate clinical information relevant to formulating a
comprehensive management plan which is consistent with
multi-disciplinary collaboration and related agencies
Paediatric Dentistry
Transferable Skills
Communication Skills & Critical Thinking to be applied in patient

management in Year 2, 3 & 4 to ensure provision of effective
treatment to patients.
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Teamwork, Leadership Skills, Problem Solving and Ethics

Professional and Moral to be applied in management of patients
and carrying out clinical work in year 2, 3 & 4 so as to ensure
leadership quality in each student.
Continuous Learning and Information Management to be
applied during research project and daily work in year 2, 3 & 4 as
well as later in the capacity of a dentist specialist. This is to ensure
that the individual is sensitive and up-to-date with current
development and progress in the field of dentistry.
This specialty training begins with six month Basic Medical Sciences
module. This is followed by another six months of Paediatric
Operative Technique module, during which students are taught
current procedures and updated on dental materials used in
paediatric dentistry. In year II and III, students undergo clinical
sessions during which they treat child and adolescent patients,
carrying out a wide range of restorative, preventive treatment and
some orthodontic procedures. Seminars on various topics of
childrens oral health, management and treatment are conducted
throughout the year. Students will also be required to design and
conduct a research project relevant to Paediatric Dentistry. In year
IV (specialty training in clinical Paediatric Dentistry) students
undertake one year of hospital Paediatric Dentistry and Oral
Surgery clinical attachment at centres and under Consultants
approved by the University.

Lectures, Seminars/ Tutorials, Demonstrations, Practical,

Laboratory work, Case Based Study, Undergraduate clinical
supervision, Clinical {Out-patient Clinical Practice, Treatment of
Clinical Cases in an in-patient environment, Combined Clinics
(Multi-disciplinary)}, Supervised Research Project, Supervised Case
Report and Clinical Attachment (Hospital).
Assessment Methods
Summative:
The examination consists of three parts:
Part I:
(DXGC 6180)
Part II:
1. Written component
2. Clinical component
3. Continuous assessment
Clinical log book component
-based on examination of a clinical log book maintain
by the student of all cases that have been examined
and treated
4. Assessment of research report and viva voce
Part III:
1. Clinical log book assessment
2. Two clinical case reports
3. Viva-Voce

Performance
Formative:
1. Students work is assessed throughout the operative
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Assessment
6.
technique module, ensure satisfactory performance and

students are informed.
Grading of clinical work after each session by supervisors.
Feedback on academic progress (students performance
during seminars and case presentations) is given after the
sessions.
A written test is given at the end of year II and the results
are given during a seminar session. The students are then
informed of their performance during this interactive
session.
Students general performance is assessed through regular
appraisal meetings conducted by Programme Co-ordinator
and the Head of Department.
Written report by supervising consultant on student
performance during Year IV clinical attachment, submitted
at the end of the attachment period.

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IMPORTANT:
Dentistry
Department
Oral Pathology, Oral Medicine & Periodontology
Programme
Course Code*
DHGC 6180
Course Title*
Periodontology (Year I-IV)
None
Student Learning Time* (SLT)
Face to face: 328.5 hrs

Assessment : 20 hrs
Total: 5863.5 hrs
Credit Hours*
Not applicable
Learning Outcomes*

1. Explain the clinical characteristics, aetiopathogenesis and
risk factors of periodontal diseases.
2. Illustrate knowledge and demonstrate clinical skills in the
differential diagnoses of periodontal diseases.
3. Apply sound judgement and clinical skills in periodontal
management and oral rehabilitation with respect to patient
confidentiality and professionalism.
4. Perform clinical periodontal procedures according to
evidence based practice and to critically evaluate the results
of treatment rendered.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the following areas which are
relevant to the study of Periodontology: evidence-based
periodontology, related endodontics, prosthodontics,
orthodontics and implantology.
Transferable Skills
Communication Skills are introduced from year 1-4.This is to

enable the postgraduate to communicate well with patients and staff
and it is an important aspect of the training.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (applied in year 1-4) are
aspects of the training whereby the postgraduate is taught to
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evaluate information both critically and realistically.Problem

Solvingtraining will enable to analyse and find solutions to the many
challenges that the student will face in his/her speciality.
Teamwork (applied in year 2-4) is an important aspect of the training
as the postgraduate will have to work together with his colleagues
and staff to provide the best level of care for their
patients.Cooperation with medical colleagues will enable best patient
care.
Leadership (applied in year 2-4) Qualities is required for successful
management of not only to the patients but also the supporting staff.
Lifelong Learning and Information Management (applied in year
1-4) will enable the professional to keep atleast the latest
developments and information so that the best management options
are given to his/her patients.
Professional Ethics and Moral Values (applied in year 1-4) are
essential for professionals to maintain not only in the management of
patients but also in their personal life and behaviour.
Students would be taught the basic principles of Periodontology

including the normal structures, aetiology, pathogenesis, progression,
recognition and treatment of periodontal diseases. They would be
trained to take history, perform clinical examination, diagnose and
institute initial and advanced treatment of periodontal diseases. They
would also be introduced to and taught various modalities of
periodontal implant treatment for which patient has been referred for
specialist treatment. They would be required to undertake a research
project under a supervisor. The course also includes clinical
attachment at the Periodontal Specialist Centres in the Ministry of
Healthy of Malaysia and academic institutions recommended by the
Department and Faculty.

Seminar, Clinical, Journal Club, Lecture, Case based learning,

Clinical Case presentation, Practical, Supervisor Year 4 student,
Clinical case report, demo, elective attachment
Assessment Methods
Summative:
(I)
Part I Examination
(DXGC 6180)
(II)
(III)
Part II Examination
1. Continuous Assessments:
a) Clinical competency tests
b) Written assignments
c) Semester test
2. Written examination
3. Clinical examination and viva-voce
4. Research project report and viva-voce
Final Examination
a) Logbook assessment (Log of clinical cases, case
reports)
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Performance
Formative:
b) Viva-voce
c) Critical appraisal
Pre-Clinical courses in Conservative Department

Work done is evaluated/marked in evaluation sheets by the
supervisor.This evaluation sheets are compiled for all exercises and
used to assess the students performance and for continuous
assessment. The students will be kept informed of their progress via
this evaluation sheet keep in the department.
Assessment
Evaluation of Clinical Work

Assessment is done in the students progress book where marks are
given for clinical work performance by the supervisor. The marks are
then compiled for continuous assessment. This process of
assessment is also the same for seminar and case presentations.
The students will know their progress/marks from this progress book
keep in the department
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IMPORTANT:
Department
Prosthetic Dentistry
Programme
Master of Clinical Dentistry (Restorative Dentistry in Prosthetic

Dentistry)
Course Code*
DLGC 6180
Course Title*
Restorative Dentistry in Prosthetic Dentistry (Year I-IV)
None

Assessment :20 hrs
Total: 5545 hrs
Credit*
Not applicable
Learning Outcomes*
On completion of the course, students are able to:

1. Apply contemporary concepts, techniques and materials used in
the diagnosis and treatment planning of patients requiring oral
and maxillofacial prosthesis.
2. Demonstrate knowledge in laboratory and clinical procedures in
relation to fixed and removable prosthodontics.
3. Perform laboratory procedures involved in the fabrication of fixed
and
removable prosthesis.
4. Display clinical skills in the management of prosthodontic cases
in an ethical and professional manner.
5. Collaborate in multidisciplinary management of patients.
Transferable Skills
Communication Skills and Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

is applied in year 1-4 in the laboratory and patient management to
ensure effective provision of holistic treatment to patients.
Teamwork, Leadership & Professional Ethics and Moral are to
be applied in year 2, 3 & 4 to inculcate these values when managing
patients.
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Continuous Learning and Information Management to be applied

when embarking on a research project and routine daily work in year
2, 3 & 4 and later as a specialist in this field to ensure there are
continuously updated with current development and progress.
The course includes didactic, laboratory and clinical instructions

related to various aspects in the management of prosthodontic and
oral maxillofacial defect patients requiring specialist care. In the first
year the students will be required to attend a compulsory laboratory
course in complete dentures, removable partial dentures and implant
supported overdentures and attend demonstration on some aspects
of fixed prosthodontics. In the second and third year, students will be
required to undertake treatment planning and clinical procedures in
advanced prosthodontic care and maxillofacial rehabilitation. In the
final year students will undergo clinical attachment in the Department
of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and in other institutions accredited
by the faculty. Students will also be trained to conduct research in
areas relevant to prosthodontics.

Lecture, Seminars, Demonstrations, Clinical, Lab work, Clinical

attachment, Supervised undergraduate student
Assessment Methods
Summative:
(1) Part I Examination
Refer to Master of Clinical Dentistry; Basic Medical Science
(DXGC 6180)
(II) Part II Examination
1. Component A
a. Written Paper
b. Clinical/Practical and Viva-Voce
c. Continuous Assessment:
i. Dental Technology Projects
ii. Clinical Cases
iii. Case Presentations
iv. Clinical Case Reports
v. Clinical Log Books
vi. Semester Tests
2. Component B
Research Report and Viva-Voce
(III) Part III Examination
1. Logbook Assessment
2. Viva-Voce

Performance
Formative:
1. Assessment of Dental Technology projects in removable
Partial Denture, Complete Denture and implant overdenture
is by providing marks/grade during this session.
2. Clinical evaluation of patient treatment through grading of
the work done.
3. Case presentation is assessed during the discussion and
improved.
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Assessment
Refer to University of Malaya (Masters Degree) Regulations 2001

Schedule Number Eight, Faculty of Dentistry Part 3
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Semester Dates
SEMESTER DATES FOR 2013/2014 SESSION FOR

MASTER OF CLINICAL DENTISTRY AND
MASTER OF ORTHODONTICS PROGRAMME (YEAR I)
SEMESTER I
Registration week
1 week
Classes
9 weeks
Mid-semester Break
1 week
Classes
9 weeks
Revision week
2 weeks
Examination
1 week
Semester Break
1 week
02.09.2013
08.09.2013
09.09.2013
08.11.2013
09.11.2013
17.11.2013
18.11.2013
17.01.2014
18.01.2014
02.02.2014
03.02.2014
07.02.2014
08.02.2014
16.02.2014
24 weeks
SEMESTER II
Classes
8 weeks
Mid-semester break
2 weeks
Classes
5 weeks
Mid-semester break
3 weeks
Classes
4 weeks
Semester break
6 weeks
17.02.2014
11.04.2014
12.04.2014
27.04.2014
28.04.2014
30.05.2014
31.05.2014
22.06.2014
23.06.2014
18.07.2014
19.07.2014
01.09.2014
28 weeks
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Master of Dental Science

Name of Programme : Master of Dental Science
Mode
: By Research
Faculty
: Dentistry
The Master of Dental Science programme offered is a research programme in
which the research component comprises one hundred (100) of the whole
programme of study.
A Bachelors Degree with Honours in any Science Discipline
(2) Other requirement
A candidate may be required to pass an assessment for admission which has
been decided by the Faculty
(IELTS).
This programme of study shall extend over a minimum period of two (2) semesters
and a maximum period of eight (8) semesters.
4. Structure of Programme of Study
(1)
This programme is a research programme leading to the submission of a

dissertation and the format is as provided in the University of Malaya
(Masters Degree) Rules 2010 and University of Malaya (Masters Degree)
Regulations 2010.
(2)
However, a candidate has to attend the programme compulsory course

which is the Research Methodology course (DXGW 6171).
A candidate for a Masters degree by dissertation may register for the
programme of study at anytime but not later than six months from the date the
offer of admission is made.
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(1)
The appointment of a supervisor shall be done at a point a candidates field

(2)
Where necessary, the appointment of a co-supervisor may be done.
(3)
The supervisor and co-supervisor shall be appointed at the time specified in

the relevant Schedule to these Regulations for the particular programme of
study. The consultant shall be appointed at the same time as the
appointment of the supervisor or such other time as the need arises.
(4)
The supervisor, co-supervisor and consultant appointed for a candidate of a

Masters degree programme other than a clinical Masters degree
programme shall submit a periodic progress report on the candidate each
semester to the Dean who shall then forward it to the Faculty.
(5)
The supervisor and co-supervisor appointed for a candidate of clinical

Masters degree programme shall submit a six-monthly report on the
candidate to the Head of Department responsible for the candidates
programme of study. The consultant appointed for a candidate Masters
degree programme shall also submit a report on the candidate to the Head
of Department responsible for the candidates programme of study at the
end of each posting and six months interval for a posting longer than six
months.
(6)
A candidate whose progress is not satisfactory may have his candidature

terminated by the Senate.
(1)
The Faculty shall approve the field of research for a research report and
dissertation of a candidate as specified in the relevant Schedule to these
regulations for the particular programme of study.
(2)
The title of a dissertation shall be submitted to the Faculty for approval when
the candidate gives notice for submission of his dissertation under the
regulation of these Regulations.
8. Submissions
(1)
The dissertation shall be written in English.
(2)
A candidate shall give at least three months notice in writing to the

Registrar of his intention to submit his dissertation for examination.
9. Examination
(1)
A dissertation shall be examined, assessed and

(a) awarded a Pass with Distinction, Pass, or Fail; OR
(b) referred for corrections without re-examination; OR
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(c) referred for further work and be submitted for re-examination.

Marks and grade shall not be awarded in the examination of a dissertation.
(1)
(2)
For the purpose of graduation, a candidate must

(a)
attain a pass in his dissertation examination;
(b)
if available or required, pass the viva voce and other tests that are
prescribed;
(c)
fulfil other requirements as prescribed by the faculty for his Masters

degree programme; and
(d)
fulfil the language requirements as prescribed for his Masters degree

programme.
A candidate may be conferred the degree of Master (with Distinction) if he

has:
(a)
(b)
(3)
Fulfil the requirements for graduation mentioned

Submitted a dissertation that is recommended for a Pass with
Distinction by the Committee of Examiners
A dissertation may be awarded a Pass with Distinction if:

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
It is recommended for a Pass with Distinction in the reports of all the

examiners;
It is recommended for a Pass with Distinction by the Committee of
Examiners;
It is completed and submitted by the candidate for examination
during a period not exceeding four semesters from the initial date of
registration of the candidate;
It has not been submitted for re-examination;
Further tests in whatever form or viva voce are not required.
Please refer to the:
UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA (MASTERS DEGREE) RULES 2010
UNIVERSITY
OF
REGULATIONS 2010
MALAYA
(MASTERS
DEGREE)
GUIDE TO THE PREPARATION OF RESEARCH REPORTS,

DISSERTATION & THESES
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Doctor of Philosophy
Name of Programme
Mode
Faculty
:
:
:
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

By Research
Dentistry
The Doctor of Philosphy programme offered is a research programme in which
the research component comprises one hundred (100) of the whole programme
of study.
(a) A Masters degree, OR
(b) A Bachelor of Medicine or Dentistry; and
evidence of adequate training and ability to undertake the degree
programme of study.
(IELTS).
This programme of study shall extend over a minimum period of four (4) semesters
and a maximum period of twelve (12) semesters.
Please refer to the:

UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA (DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF
PHILOSOPHY) RULES 2007
UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA (DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF
PHILOSOPHY) REGULATIONS 2007
GUIDE TO THE PREPARATION OF RESEARCH REPORTS,
DISSERTATION & THESES
85
Candidature Requirements Checklist
CANDIDATURE REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

# Candidate is required to FULFIL the candidature requirements as follows before
submitting the notice of submission.
# Candidate is also required to fulfil any additional requirements imposed by the
faculty.
Masters Degree by Research (Dissertation)
No
Requirement
1.
Fulfilled the minimum candidature duration of 2 semesters.
2.
Fulfilled the University language requirement

(Bahasa Malaysia and English)
3.
Fulfilled residential requirements for 6 months.
4.
Attended and passed at least 3 credit of Research Methodology

Course within the first two (2) semester of candidature.
Seminar presentation:
5.
6.
Within the first two (2) semesters; or

Before submission of dissertation (before submission of 3-month
notice)
Candidature Defence:
In the third (3rd) semester of candidature
7.
Paper Presentation in National/International Conferences

Present papers on research at least once in a national /
international conference.
8.
Publication
Must show proof of acceptance for publication of at least one
(1) paper in an ISI (WoS) - Ranked Full Length Journal Paper prior
to a Committee of Examiners meeting.
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Doctor of Philosophy (Thesis)

No
Requirement
1.
Fulfilled the minimum candidature duration of 4 semesters.
2.
Fulfilled the University language requirement

(Bahasa Malaysia and English)
3.
Fulfilled residential requirements for 12 months.
4.
Attended and passed at least 3 credit of Research Methodology

Course within the first two (2) semester of candidature.
Seminar presentation:
5.
6.
Within the first four (4) semesters; or

Before thesis submission for examination.
Candidature Defence:
In the fifth (5th) semester of candidature
7.
Paper Presentation in National/International Conferences*

Present papers on research at least once in a national /
international conference.
8.
Publication
Must show proof of acceptance for publication of at least two
(2) papers in an ISI (WoS) - Ranked Full Length Journal Paper prior
to a Committee of Examiners meeting and viva-voce.
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Miss Maheran Zainal Abidin

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