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The Graduate Program of the College of Dentistry offers two
types of degrees, both in the area of Orthodontics. These are
the Certificate of Proficiency in Orthodontics and the Master
of Science in Dentistry (Orthodontics).
MASTER OF
SCIENCE IN DENTISTRY
(ORTHODONTICS)
OBJECTIVES
1. To graduate dentists with sufficient knowledge in the art
and science of orthodontics and with proficiency in the
clinical and technical skills necessary to render professional
and ethical orthodontic service to our people.
2. To produce dentists who are motivated to do research and
teach Orthodontics.
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
1. Possession of a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM or DMD) degree or
its equivalent from the University of the Philippines or from
other recognized Dental schools
2. License to practice Dentistry in
any of the
institutions of the Philippines.
These qualifications shall be determined through:
a. evaluation of undergraduate credentials
b. character reference
c. interview with the applicant or other appropriate means
d. practical exercises in wire bending
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
The degree of Master of Science in Dentistry (Orthodontics)
shall be awarded upon the fulfillment of the following:
1. Completion of the required 54 units and 1200 hours Clinical
Practice Conference, plus six (6) units of thesis.
2. A general weighted average of at least 2.0 for item 1.
3. Successful defense of the thesis before a panel of
examiners.
No student shall be recommended for graduation unless he has
satisfied all academic and other requirements prescribed for
graduation. All requirements for the degree shall be completed
in not more than five years including leaves.
** FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION VISIT THE
UP MANILA NATIONAL
GRADUATE OFFICE FOR THE HEALTH SCIENCES or go directly to
the
NGOHS link to the Orthodontics Program.
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