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The Master of Science in Restorative Dentistry answers the regional demand for an advanced professional qualification. The University offers this full time postgraduate degree training program which permits the General Dental Practitioner to pursue a training pathway over a minimum of 3 years.

The postgraduate degree program reinforces and builds upon basic skills developed during undergraduate dental training, and facilitates continued professional development. It prepares the candidate to work as a specialist in Restorative Dentistry in private practice, the hospital or community services, or to pursue an academic career.

Program Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes of the MSRD program are intended to advance the knowledge, skills and competency of the graduate student to achieve the following:

Knowledge

On successful completion of the program, the graduate will;

• Identify and integrate knowledge in the basic and clinical sciences to diagnose and manage patients with complex restorative dentistry needs.
• Evaluate and debate advanced concepts in Restorative Dentistry for problem solving and formulating innovative ideas.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of research concepts, theories and principles in different domains of restorative dentistry.
   

Skills
On successful completion of the program, the graduate will:

• Use comprehensive approach for management of patients’ oral health needs taking into consideration systemic, psychological, and socio-economic factors into consideration.
• Perform complex restorative procedures independently and consistently under various difficult situations.
• Show the ability to appraise and synthesize classical and contemporary restorative dentistry literature as a method of knowledge build up and development.
• Demonstrate high level of verbal and written communication skills with patients and other health care professionals.
• Formulate a research proposal, conduct a research project, and analyze results and draw appropriate conclusions compatible with sound scientific and ethical principles of human or laboratory research.

Competence

Autonomy and Responsibility:

• Demonstrate professional practice management aptitudes and take responsibility for critical decisions and governance taking into considerations social and cultural norms.
• Analyze and criticize intricate notions and concepts and be able to discuss them with peers and other professionals.

Role in Context:

• Demonstrate professional leadership qualities and instill values and moral when working with other healthcare professionals.
• Organize and manage strategic activities for successful completion of tasks in familiar and/or unpredictable contexts.

Self-development:

• Develop critical thinking and self-directed learning to formulate possible solutions to complex clinical and / or research issues as part of professional development.
• Manage complex ethical and moral issues without prejudice when working within a team or as a leader.