Overview
The Master’s Degree in Oral Biology is an academically oriented postgraduate program that provides advanced knowledge of the biology of oral and dental tissues. The program integrates dental anatomy and physiology, oral histology and embryology enabling candidates to develop a comprehensive understanding of the structure, development, and function of oral tissues and dental anatomy. Emphasis is directed toward correlating microscopic features with developmental processes and their clinical relevance.
About the Program
The Master’s Degree in Oral Biology at the Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University is a three-year program comprising four academic semesters over two years and a thesis. Upon successful fulfilment of all program requirements, graduates are awarded an officially accredited Master’s Degree certificate specifying the approved field of specialization and the title of the thesis.
How to Apply
Applications for registration must be submitted during February and March of each year. Due dates will be officially announced through the faculty website https://www.asu.edu.eg/dentistry/en. Applications for international students in Egypt are centrally managed through the "Study in Egypt" platform (admission.study-in-egypt.gov.eg) and the Ministry of Higher Education's system (wafeden.gov.eg). Accepted candidates are notified through post-graduate studies administration office via e-mail.
Admission Requirements
●Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Oral and Dental Medicine and Surgery (BDS) from a recognized Faculty of Dentistry in Egypt, or an equivalent degree approved by the Supreme Council of Universities.
●Applicants must have completed the mandatory internship year. For international students, clinical practice or training in an approved medical centre or a governmental hospital could be accepted instead of the internship year.
●Applicants should have a minimum overall Bachelor’s grade of “Good”. Applicants with a “Pass” grade may apply for the master’s program after being awarded a postgraduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
●Applicants must submit an official approval from their employer confirming permission to be enrolled in the Master of Oral Biology and commitment to full-time study throughout the program duration.
Program Structure and Duration
●Program Structure: The Master’s Degree in Oral Biology is a three-year program. Candidates should complete a total of 70 credit hours; 50 credit hours over two years (four semesters), including a comprehensive series of courses, in addition to 20 credit hours for the thesis.
●Course Load: Each semester includes compulsory and elective courses, with a maximum of 18 credit hours.
● Semester Duration: 16 weeks per semester.
● Laboratory Training: Laboratory training provides structured, hands-on experience in oral and dental tissue studies. Training includes specimens’ preparation, tissue processing, and histological staining techniques. Candidates gain practical skills in microscopic evaluation and interpretation of oral tissues in addition to handful skills in carving of anterior and posterior teeth with accurate measurements. The program emphasizes correlation of microscopic findings with developmental and functional aspects.
● Didactic Courses and Seminars: Candidates engage in scheduled lectures, seminars, and case-based discussions that provide comprehensive knowledge of dental anatomy and physiology of the oral tissues, oral histology, embryology, and the biological basis of oral and dental tissues, with emphasis on microscopic structure, developmental processes, and clinical relevance in a way that encourages critical analysis, evidence-based learning, and effective scientific communication.
● Thesis Requirement: This program requires thesis.
Requirements for Graduation
● Full-time Study: Students must commit fully to the program.
● Attendance: Regular attendance is required; up to 25% absence may be excused in special cases.
● Academic requirements: All courses should be passed with a minimum grade of (C) and a cumulative GPA of at least (2.44).
● Practical training: Students must complete all required practical tasks, documented in a logbook. A minimum of 75% completion is required to sit for exams.