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- Contributing to the development of future dental materials and designing/creating new biomaterials rather than merely using or evaluating them.

2- Participation in innovations that may reach clinical application or industrial registration.

3- Specialization in advanced research fields.

4- High-level research training.

5- Building an international scientific profile.

6- Leadership and academic opportunities enabling graduates to work as faculty members, principal investigators, research laboratory directors, dental materials consultants, or advisors to industry.

7- Eligibility for competitive international scholarships.

8- The field is considered a priority area in many funding programs.

Skills Acquired by Graduates

The PhD in Dental Biomaterials prepares highly qualified researchers with strong scientific competence and academic expertise in the science, development, and evaluation of materials used in dentistry. The program integrates fundamental and applied materials science, enabling students to analyze the properties, performance, and clinical behavior of dental materials and contribute innovative research in the field.

Contact Information:

Email:

dean@dent.asu.edu.eg

viced.research@dent.asu.edu.eg