Doctor in Orthodontics (DrOrth)

Overview

Three-year full-time clinical coursework doctorate with research; residents treat about 100–120 orthodontic patients including ~100 fixed-appliance cases and interdisciplinary/orthognathic cases, with a second-year attachment.

The programme

Training type

Specialist training programme

Duration

Minimum 3 years (6 semesters), maximum 5 years; full-time

Start

October 2027 (2027/2028 session)

Positions

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Accreditation

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Department

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Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

BDS/DDS recognised by the Malaysian Dental Council; Master of Applied Oral Science (integrated restorative elective) or equivalent; ≥2 years clinical practice after basic degree; MUET band 4, TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.0; health screening; interview/test

International applicants

Possible — applicants registered with another country's dental regulator must be eligible for an MDC Temporary Practising Certificate

Visa support

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Licence requirement

MDC registration with current Annual Practising Certificate, or eligibility for an MDC Temporary Practising Certificate

How to apply

Deadline

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Application method

Apply by email to temudugafpg@usim.edu.my with authenticated supporting documents

Funding

Funding

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Official sources