Overview
The Master’s Degree in Endodontics is a postgraduate program designed to develop advanced clinical skills and professional competence in managing endodontic cases. Integrating theoretical knowledge, hands-on clinical practice, and research-focused learning, the program emphasizes evidence-based diagnosis, treatment planning, and management of both routine and complex cases.
About the Program
The Master’s Degree in Endodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University is a three-year program comprising four academic semesters over 2 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 Endodontics and commitment to full-time study throughout the program duration
Program Structure and Duration
● Program Structure: The Master’s Degree in Endodontics is a three-year program. Candidates should complete 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.
●Clinical Training: The program offers supervised clinical training in both routine and complex endodontic cases, covering conventional and advanced techniques. Students gain hands-on experience with modern endodontic technologies and are encouraged to integrate research findings and evidence-based principles into clinical decision-making, ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality patient care.
● Didactic Courses and Seminars: The program comprises structured lectures, case-based seminars, and interactive discussions covering pulp and periapical biology, endodontic pathology, instrumentation, irrigation and obturation techniques, dental materials, and professional ethics. Emphasis is directed to research integration, evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making and application of modern endodontic technologies.
● 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/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.