Overview
The Master’s Degree in Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology is an academically oriented postgraduate program designed to provide advanced knowledge for comprehensive understanding and evaluation of pathological conditions affecting the oral cavity, jaws, and maxillofacial region. The program emphasizes the integration of clinical findings, radiographic features, histopathological characteristics, and molecular mechanisms of diseases, establishing a solid scientific foundation for academic practice, diagnostic services, and research.
About the Program
The Master’s Degree in Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology 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 of 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 & Maxillofacial Pathology and commitment to full-time study throughout the program duration.
Program Structure and Duration
● Program Structure: The Master’s Degree in Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology 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 & maxillofacial pathology, including all steps of specimens’ preparation, grossing, tissue processing, and histological staining techniques. Candidates gain practical skills in standard diagnostic laboratory procedures, microscopic slide evaluation and clinicopathological correlation.
● Didactic Courses and Seminars: Candidates engage in scheduled lectures, seminars, and case-based discussion that provide comprehensive theoretical knowledge in oral & maxillofacial pathology and related basic and clinical sciences, with emphasis on analytical and interpretative skills, evidence-based practice, and critical appraisal of current scientific literature.
● 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.