MSc in Dental Hygiene

Program Description

Learning Outcomes

Requirements

Program Structure

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MSc in Dental Hygiene
Institution
King Saud University
Location
Saudi Arabia
Total Tuition
$ 21339
Intakes
September
Application deadline
January
Application Fee
133
Program Description

 The program aims to provide students with advanced scientific knowledge and practical skills, enabling them to meet the increasing challenges in dental care.

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Hosting Institution

King Saud University
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Learning Outcomes

Graduates are expected to master advanced competencies across several domains:
  • Advanced Clinical Expertise: Gain a comprehensive understanding of dental hygiene practices, including advanced periodontology, oral medicine, and comprehensive patient care in interdisciplinary settings.
  • Educational Leadership: Acquire the skills to serve as clinical educators, mastering theories of dental health education, curriculum design, and assessment methods.
  • Research Proficiency: Develop the capability to plan and conduct original scientific research, including mastery of biostatistics and research ethics, culminating in a defended master’s thesis.
  • Administrative Skills: Prepare for healthcare facility and clinic leadership through courses in administration and professional leadership.
  • Diagnostic Mastery: Enhance ability to formulate differential diagnoses for soft and hard tissue abnormalities and manage medical emergencies in dental settings.
  • Professional Ethics: Demonstrate a deep commitment to high-quality standards and ethical practice within the dental hygiene profession.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in regular attendance in Dental Hygiene from King Saud University or a recognized institution with at least a “Good” grade (GPA ≥ 2.75 out of 5 or equivalent).

  • An Academic IELTS score of ≥ 5.0 (or equivalent).

Program Structure

First Year – First Semester

#

Course Code

Name

No. of Study Units

Activity

Assessment

GPA: (incl./excl.)

Pre-requisite

1

DEH 511

Clinical Teaching in Dental Hygiene

3 (2 + 2)

Lec+ Practical

Included

2

DEH 512

Oral Health Services

3 (2 + 2)

Lec+ Clinical

Included

3

DEH 513

Biostatistics in Dental Health

2 (2 + 0)

Lecture

Included

4

DEH 514

Comprehensive Dental Hygiene Care

3 (1 + 4)

Lec+ Clinical

Included

Total

(11) Study Units

First Year – Second Semester

#

Course Code

Name

No. of Study Units

Activity

Assessment

GPA: (incl./excl.)

Pre-requisite

1

DEH 521

Advanced Periodontology for Dental Hygiene Professionals

3 (1 + 4)

Lec+ Clinical

Included

2

DEH 522

Seminar in Dental Health

2 (2 + 0)

Lecture

Included

3

DEH 523

Administration & Leadership for Dental Hygiene Professionals

3 (1 + 4)

Lec+ Practical

Included

4

DEH….

Elective course (1)

3

–

–

Total

(11) Study Units

Second Year – First Semester

#

Course Code

Name

No. of Study Units

Activity

Assessment

GPA: (incl./excl.)

Pre-requisite

1

DEH 598

Thesis proposal preparation

One study unit

supervision

Pass/Fail

(13) study units + DEH 513

2

DEH….

Elective course (2)

3

–

–

Total

(4) Study Units
Second Year – Second Semester

#

Course Code

Name

No. of Study Units

Activity

Assessment

GPA: (incl./excl.)

Pre-requisite

1

DEH 600

Thesis

6

supervision

Pass/Fail

DEH 598

Total

(6) Study Units
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Program Overview
Study Format
On-campus
Program Level
Master's
Language Of Materials
English
Language Of Teaching
English
Mode
Full-time
Duration By Months
24
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Contact Admission
King Saud University
Phone Number
+966114696666
Email
dentistry@ksu.edu.sa

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