Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program in Dental Public Health

The application usually takes place in April (first round) and May (second round). Please check our website for specific dates and details.

There are 2 study tracks: 

1. Dissertation Track for Master’s Degree graduates [Program Code – Scheme 1.1 (3252)] and 
2. Coursework and Dissertation Track which is divided into
   1. Coursework and Dissertation Track for Master’s Degree graduates [Program Code Scheme 2.1 (3253)], and 
   2. Coursework and Dissertation Track for Bachelor’s Degree graduates [Program Code Scheme 2.2 (3254)].

Qualifications of Applicants

1. Completed a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree of dentistry and relevant programs (Scheme 2.2) or;
2. Completed a master’s degree or equivalent degree of dentistry and relevant programs (Scheme 1.1 and Scheme 2.1)
3. Applicants must have English Proficiency Test scores (taken within 2 years) of at least 67 for CU-TEP, or 525 for TOEFL (Paper-based) / 197 (Computer-based) / 71 (Internet-based), or 5.5 for IELTS. Applicants who have scores of 45 CU-TEP or 450+ TOEFL or 4.0+ IELTS but less than the requirements have to comply with the requirements before graduation.

For more details on admission and how to apply, please click here.

The Ph.D. program is offered on a semester basis as follows;

• 1st Semester August – December
• 2nd Semester January – May