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Taught Postgraduate Programme

Master of Science in Community Dentistry

Course Aims

Master of Science in Community Dentistry

The MSc(CommunityDent) curriculum extends over not less than 1 year of full-time study, or the equivalent by part-time study, and is designed to enable candidates to achieve an advanced level of knowledge and competence in Community Dentistry by means of a prescribed course of study and a supervised research project.

The programme involves advanced study and research into the theory and practice of preventive dentistry, oral epidemiology, related behavioural sciences, and systems for the provision of dental health care and their administration. It will include lectures, tutorials, clinical work, project assignments, and training in research methods.

Course Syllabus

  • Modules offered by the School of Public Health in public health practices, epidemiology, health economics, and administrative medicine
  • Modules on biostatistics and research methods in community dentistry
  • Modules on oral epidemiology and disease prevention
  • Modules on oral health policy and promotion
  • Practice on conducting oral health education programmes
  • Practice on provision of community dental service
  • Conducting a dental research project
Regulations & Syllabuses

Introduction of Master of Science in Community Dentistry

Taught Postgraduate Programme

Application

Mode of Attendance
  • 1 Year Full-time
  • 2 Years Part-time (limited to local students)
Entrance Requirements

A BDS degree of this University or an equivalent qualification.

Application Deadline

To be confirmed

Composition Fee

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Online Application

Enquiry

Programme Director

Professor Edward Lo
hrdplcm@hkucc.hku.hk

General Enquiry

Ms Hazel Leung
dentalpg@hku.hk