Taught Postgraduate Programme

Master of Dental Surgery in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Course Aims

Master of Dental Surgery in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics

The general objective of this programme is to educate dentists to become specialists in orthodontics with a solid and broad academic background and adequate clinical experience in different treatment methods by means of prescribed coursework, supervised clinical work, and a supervised research project.

The coursework will enable the students to acquire a knowledge of the relevant literature; to acquire basic scientific skills; to develop a scientific approach to solving problems; to learn to assess and criticize scientific papers; to undertake typodont courses and implement techniques in clinical orthodontics to an advanced level; to integrate theoretical and practical knowledge in the management of all kinds of young and adult orthodontic patients; to acquire familiarity with related dental/medical disciplines and the biomedical sciences relevant to orthodontics; and to receive training in research methods.

The programme will include an oral and written examination of clinical and research findings, as well as a research project to be planned, conducted, and then presented as a written thesis or a publishable paper to a committee including Internal and External Examiners.

Regulations & Syllabuses

Introduction of Master of Dental Surgery in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Taught Postgraduate Programme

Application

Mode of Attendance

3 Years Full-time

Entrance Requirements
  • A BDS degree from this University or an equivalent qualification.
  • A minimum of 1.5 years of general dentistry.
  • A fellowship from one of the Colleges is desirable.
Application Deadline

12:00 noon (GMT +8), March 31, 2025

Composition Fee

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Online Application

Enquiry

Programme Director

Professor Yanqi Yang
yangyanq@hku.hk

Deputy Programme Director

Professor Zhiyi Shan
shanzhiy@hku.hk

General Enquiry

Ms Hazel Leung
dentalpg@hku.hk