Admission Requirements

1- The applicant must hold a Master’s degree in the same specialization from a recognized university, or an equivalent degree accredited by the Supreme Council of Universities.

2- Approval from the employer allowing the candidate to enroll in the PhD program and granting the required study leave.

3- Submission of an application including all required documents addressed to the Dean of the Faculty within the specified application period.

4- For international students, the regulations of the University’s International Students Administration apply.

5- A scientific and applied research thesis is required, containing a new scientific contribution equivalent to (30) credit hours.

Target Group: Egyptians – International Students – Both

All Egyptian and international dentists holding a Master’s degree in Dentistry from Egyptian universities or its equivalent as recognized by the Supreme Council of Universities.

Program Duration

Four academic years as a basic duration, in addition to two additional years.

Application Period

From January to May each year.

Credit Hours: 70 credit hours (comprising 40 coursework credit hours and 30 credit hours allocated to the thesis)

Program Advantages

1- Development of advanced expertise in requesting, performing, interpreting, and studying diagnostic imaging modalities for diseases and disorders of the head and neck, at a level beyond the master’s degree.

2- Comprehensive understanding of radiation physics and radiation safety principles, establishing a strong foundation for high-level academic and research expertise.

3- Training in advanced multimodal imaging techniques including CBCT, CT, MRI, and digital imaging, enabling graduates to master the latest global diagnostic tools.

4- Mastery of quantitative image analysis and clinico-pathological correlation, enhancing diagnostic accuracy by linking imaging findings with clinical and pathological conditions.

5- Strong competence in scientific research methodology and the ability to conduct original studies that contribute to the advancement of diagnostic imaging technologies and scientific knowledge.

6- Qualification for academic leadership roles in university teaching and leading specialized research teams in oral and maxillofacial radiology.

Skills Acquired by Graduates

The PhD program in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology develops advanced expertise in requesting, performing, interpreting, and analyzing diagnostic imaging modalities for diseases and disorders of the head and neck. The curriculum integrates comprehensive education in radiation physics and radiation safety, along with training in multimodal imaging techniques such as Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT), Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and digital imaging, in addition to quantitative image analysis, clinico-pathological correlation, and scientific research methodology.

Contact Information:

Email:

dean@dent.asu.edu.eg

viced.research@dent.asu.edu.eg