Study Duration - Master’s degree
The duration of study for the Master's Degree is as follows:
Clinical Specialties
The minimum study period is 36 months and the maximum study period is 5 years for the following clinical specialties:
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Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Non-Clinical Specialties
The minimum study period is 24 months and the maximum study period is 4 years for the following non-clinical specialties:
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Public Health and Preventive Dentistry
Extension of Study Period:
The maximum study period may be extended by one additional year upon the recommendation of the thesis supervisor and the approval of the Faculty Council.
Academic Calendar
The academic year is divided into three semesters:
Fall Semester
- Begins in September
- 15 weeks, including examinations
Spring Semester
- Begins in February
- 15 weeks, including examinations
Summer Semester
- Begins in July
- 8 weeks, including examinations
Admission and Registration
Applications for admission and registration are accepted twice annually, during the months of July and December.
PhD degree
The duration of study for the PhD is as follows:
The minimum duration for the Ph.D. program is 30 months, while the maximum duration is 5 years from the date of registration. The study period includes the completion of the required Ph.D. coursework, as specified in the faculty bylaws, in addition to the preparation and defense of the doctoral dissertation.
Extension of Study Period:
In exceptional cases, the study period may be extended upon the recommendation of the thesis supervisor and the approval of the Faculty Council.
Academic Calendar
The academic year is divided into three semesters:
Fall Semester
- Begins in September
- 15 weeks, including examinations
Spring Semester
- Begins in February
- 15 weeks, including examinations
Summer Semester
- Begins in July
- 8 weeks, including examinations
Admission and Registration
Applications for admission and registration are accepted twice annually, during the months of July and December.