Overview
The Master’s Degree in Prosthodontics is a postgraduate program designed to provide advanced training in the diagnosis, treatment planning, and rehabilitation of patients requiring prosthetic care. This interdisciplinary program emphasizes the integration of fixed and removable prosthodontics, allowing candidates to develop comprehensive skills in restoring oral function, aesthetics, and occlusion. The curriculum combines structured didactic courses, clinical training, and research, promoting evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and advanced clinical competencies.
About the Program
The Master’s Degree in Prosthodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University is a three-year program comprising six academic semesters 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 should have a minimum grade of “Very Good” in Prosthodontics’ specialities.
● Applicants must submit an official approval from their employer confirming permission to be enrolled in the Master of Prosthodontics and commitment to full-time study throughout the program duration.
Program Structure and Duration
● Program Structure: Candidates should complete 92 credit hours over three years (six 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.
● Clinical Training: The program offers supervised clinical training in fixed and removable prosthodontics, enabling candidates to develop advanced skills in diagnosis, treatment planning, and prosthetic rehabilitation. Emphasis is placed on functional restoration, aesthetics, occlusal harmony, and the interdisciplinary integration of prosthodontic procedures within an evidence-based, patient-centred approach.
● Didactic Courses and Seminars: Didactic courses and seminars offer a comprehensive theoretical foundation in prosthodontics, with emphasis on recent advances and the integrated application of fixed and removable prosthetic concepts. The curriculum addresses fundamental principles relevant to contemporary prosthodontic practice and related scientific disciplines. In addition, the program enhances analytical, interpretative, and research competencies, supporting evidence-based decision-making 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 (D) and a cumulative GPA of at least (2).
• Practical/Clinical training: Students must complete all required practical and clinical tasks, documented in a logbook. A minimum of 75% completion is required to sit for exams.