Master of Philosophy in Basic Dental Sciences (Dental Materials, Oral Pathology, Oral Biology, Community Dentistry) (M.Phil)
Program Overview
Offered by the Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences (FHMS) at our campus in Islamabad.
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Program Description
The program is of 2 years in duration with a total of 32 credit hours. There would be a total of 4 semesters each carrying 8 credit hours. One credit hour equates to 15 hours of contact sessions. Hence a 4 credit hour module/course would have 60 hours of seat time, judiciously recorded in the graduate student log books.
Eligibility Criteria
Master of Philosophy in Basic Dental Sciences (Dental Materials, Oral Pathology, Oral Biology, Community Dentistry) (M.Phil)
For Pakistani Nationals
To be eligible for admission to M. Phil, a candidate having BDS degree or its equivalent in the relevant discipline from PM&DC & HEC recognized University and Institution.
For International Students
To be eligible for admission to M. Phil, a candidate having BDS degree or its equivalent in the relevant discipline from PM&DC & HEC recognized University and Institution.
Admissions & Fee Structure
The Master of Philosophy in Basic Dental Sciences (Dental Materials, Oral Pathology, Oral Biology, Community Dentistry) (M.Phil) graduate degree program is being offered in the following location:
G-7 City Campus (Islamabad)
| Intake | Seats | Timings | Days | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | 12 Male/Female | Morning/Day | Week Days | Open |
Fee Structure (First Semester)
| For | Admission | Registration | Card | Tuition* | Exam* | Enrollment* | Lab* | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani Nationals | PKR 12,712 | PKR 28,729 | - | PKR 207,645 | PKR 13,983 | PKR 27,655 | - | PKR 290,724 |
Important Dates To Remember
| Period | Starts | Ends | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application | 15th May 2026 | - | - |
Merit / Selection Criteria
- BDS degree
- One-year House Job
- HEC GRE/HAT General and relevant Subject Tests conducted by the HEC Education Testing Council (ETC)
- Credit for marks obtained in Professional Examinations, 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 M. Phil Degree 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.