Master of Dental Surgery Operative Dentistry (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 Operative dentistry offers a 4 years, 96 credit hours program. The full-time and adjunct attending faculty provide instruction in the latest and quite diverse approaches to clinical care and supervise treatment of operative dentistry patients, patients requiring a wide variety of complex restorative and endodontic treatments. 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 operative dentistry treatment are reviewed for substantive and scientific content and students participate in regularly scheduled operative dentistry surgery and interdisciplinary conferences. Also included is 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 Operative Dentistry (MDS)
For Pakistani Nationals
BDS, degree or its equivalent in the relevant discipline from PM&DC & HEC recognized University and Institution.
For International Students
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 Operative Dentistry (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 348,941 | PKR 13,983 | PKR 48,629 | - | PKR 460,772 |
Important Dates To Remember
| Period | Starts | Ends | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application | 1st June 2025 | - | - |
Admission Close
Admission is currently closed for Master of Dental Surgery Operative Dentistry (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 (Operative Dentistry) 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.