Master of Dental Surgery Orthodontics (MDS)
Program Overview
Offered by the Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences (FHMS) at our campus in Islamabad.
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Program Description
The Department of Orthodontics offers a 4 years,93 Credit Hours program. Our full-time and adjunct attending faculty provide instruction in the latest
and quite diverse approaches to clinical care and supervise treatment of a wide variety of orthodontic patients, including patients with complex craniofacial or developmental skeletal disharmony problems.
The postgraduate program is designed to develop skilled practitioners who understand and are familiar with contemporary techniques and who can critically and scientifically evaluate clinical challenges and innovative treatment approaches in the future.
The curriculum is composed of seminars and small group instruction with emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving. Contemporary concepts of
orthodontic treatment are reviewed for substantive and scientific content, in which students participate in regularly scheduled orthognathic surgery, craniofacial, and interdisciplinary conferences. It also include an extensive practice management seminar series.
The successful completion of a research project and defense of a thesis is required for the receipt of the MDS Degree.
Eligibility Criteria
Master of Dental Surgery Orthodontics (MDS)
For Pakistani Nationals
BDS, degree or its equivalent in the relevant discipline from PM&DC & HEC recognized University and Institution.
Admissions & Fee Structure
The Master of Dental Surgery Orthodontics (MDS) graduate degree program is being offered in the following location:
G-7 City Campus (Islamabad)
| Intake | Seats | Timings | Days | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | 2 Male/Female | Morning/Day | Monday to Saturday | Close |
Fee Structure (First Semester)
| For | Admission | Registration | Card | Tuition* | Exam* | Enrollment* | Lab* | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani Nationals | PKR 13,983 | PKR 35,236 | - | PKR 348,842 | PKR 13,983 | PKR 48,629 | - | PKR 460,673 |
Important Dates To Remember
| Period | Starts | Ends | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application | 1st June 2025 | - | - |
Admission Close
Admission is currently closed for Master of Dental Surgery Orthodontics (MDS) in G-7 City Campus (Islamabad). If you believe this is not correct or need further information / assistance, feel free to contact the Admissions Office.
Merit / Selection Criteria
- BDS degree
- One-year House Job
- General and relevant Subject Test conducted by the university
- Credit for marks in Professional Examinations, Rural-Army service, additional experience and Published Research.
- Interview by the Admission Committee
Merit Lists
No Merit Lists Published For This Program.
Degree Awarding Criteria
After the successful completion of the course/Defence the MDS (Orthodontics) will be awarded to the candidate.
Scholarships & Financial Assistance
Riphah International University is pleased to offer generous financial assistance to deserving & qualifying students, which ranges from partial to full coverage of tuition.