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Postgraduate Diploma in Prosthodontics
KPT/JPT(R/0911/7/0002)05/2029 | MQA/SWA12163
Commencement
May
Degree/Duration
Postgraduate Diploma in Prosthodontics (IMU):
1 – 2 years (Full-time)
2 – 4 years (Part-time)
Transform Lives Through Dental Artistry
Discover the wonders of prosthodontics with the ability to restore a patient’s smile and enhance their quality of life. Journey into becoming an expert by exploring and completing various prosthodontic cases, done in collaboration with industry leading partners. Hone your skills through the latest technology, and let expert lecturers guide you into being a precise craftsman. Embark on your transformative journey that encompasses intricate procedures, patient care, and lifelong learning.
Why Study Prosthodontics at IMU?
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Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) Accredited
IMU is Malaysia’s first and most established private medical and healthcare university with over 30 years of dedicated focus in healthcare education. IMU achieved the SETARA-2018/2019 Tier 6 status (Outstanding) under the Mature University category.
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State of the Art Digital Technologies
Students will be having a free hand to utilise IMU’s digital facilities including CBCT and CAD-CAM. They will be also trained to perform basic implant prosthodontic treatment.
03
Highly Qualified and Experienced Staff
The course is delivered and supervised by highly qualified and experienced local and international prosthodontists. The eminent fulltime and adjunct faculty members are involved in delivering different aspects of treatments based on one’s expertise.
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Course Content And Delivery
Course content is prepared by experts in the field of Prosthodontics. The content is delivered with a variety of methods including lectures, seminars, CBL, practical and clinical hands-on.
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Flexible Learning Options
Course content is prepared by experts in the field of Prosthodontics. The content is delivered with a variety of methods including lectures, seminars, CBL, practical and clinical hands-on.
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants are required to:
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent qualification
- Registered under Division 1 of the Malaysian Dental Register and holds current Annual Practicing Certificate(APC); or
- Registered with the dental regulatory body in another country and eligible to be granted a TemporaryPracticing Certificate (TPC)
- Eligible to apply for an APC or TPC (whichever is applicable) that is specific to the IMU Oral Health Centre (OHC) and eligible to attend clinical sessions in the Centre during the study period of the programme
- A minimum of one (1) year clinical practice after basic degree
- Able to demonstrate an interest in Prosthodontics with appropriate baseline knowledge and skills in general dentistry
- Health requirements as required by IMU
English Requirements
For Malaysian Students
Not applicable
For International Students
- IELTS : Band score 5.0; or
- TOEFL (iBT) : Overall score of 42; or
- Cambridge English : Advanced (CAE) : Overall score of 154; or
- Cambridge English : Proficiency (CPE) : Overall score of 154; or
- Cambridge Linguaskill : Overall score of 160; or
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) : Overall score of 47;
The following categories of students are exempted from the above requirements:
- International students from countries in which English is the first language.
- International students who graduated from any Malaysian or other institutions where the curriculum is delivered in English.
Note: Please note that achieving the minimum Entry and English requirements as stated does not guarantee you admission into any of IMU’s programmes. Please refer to our Student Admissions Policy for more information.
Programme Structure
This programme has been developed for full-time and part-time students with the respective flexible options. It covers 6 modules in 2 semesters (17 weeks each) with a total of 30 credit hours to be delivered over a period of 1 year. Duration of each module is approximately 6 weeks including 1 week of compulsory on-site activities in IMU School of Dentistry. For clinical activities, students can treat patients at the IMU Oral Health Centre, or in their own clinics (conditions apply).
Fee Structure
| Fee | Malaysian Student (RM) | International Student (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | 150 | Not applicable |
| Registration Fee | 1,100 | Not applicable |
| Refundable Caution Deposit | 2,000 | Not applicable |
| Student Association Fee per Semester | 40 | Not applicable |
- All IMU Alumni who are self-funding their postgraduate studies and meet the eligibility criteria will be eligible for a bursary of 15%
- Application fee is payable upon submission of application
- Registration fee and refundable caution deposit is payable upon acceptance of the offer letter issued by the IMU Admissions Office
- Students must adhere to the Policy on Payment of Fees
- For information on Student Visa Administration fee, please refer to Visa and Immigration on the IMU website, www.imu.edu.my
- Fee payable per semester are subject to the number of credits registered
- **Subject to annual increase
| Study Mode | Malaysian Student Tuition Fees |
International Student Tuition Fees |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma | |||
| Conventional |
RM2,100 per credit hour, | – | |
| No. of credit hour: 30 hours | RM63,000 total fee | – | |
Hear from Our Students and Alumni
The 1-year Postgraduate Diploma in Prosthodontics programme is delivered and supervised by highly qualified and experienced local and international prosthodontists. I am one of these faculty members teaching this programme, with many of us delivering different aspects of treatments based on our expertise.
Dr Pravinkumar G Patil
Lecturer
Frequently Asked Questions
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A Word from the Programme Director
The primary objective of the IMU Postgraduate Diploma in Prosthodontics is to provide dental practitioners the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills in Prosthodontics; to plan and treat a range of patients needing minimal to moderately difficult prosthodontic treatment modality. This programme is designed to support the training and learning of working dental practitioners by using a flexible modular mode of delivery and a wide array of teaching methods supplemented with guidance from personal tutors. The training emphasises the provision of care based on current evidence, appropriate technologies and specialised techniques. An evidence-based patient-centered approach is used in advising patients concerning treatment options and prognosis. The programme covers knowledge acquisition through face-to-face and online lectures and case based discussion, skills development through hands-on training in the simulation lab, and clinical experience through patient care at the IMU Oral Health Centre and at the student’s own workplace. This programme aims to produce graduates able to coordinate a multidisciplinary approach in managing oral health care, and provide accessible and affordable prosthodontic care. Students are expected to be able to update their skills through lifelong learning, and share their expertise with their peers.
Prof Seow Liang Lin
Dean , School of Dentistry
BDS (Mal), MSc (London), FDSRCS (England), PhD (Mal)
A Word from the Programme Director
The primary objective of the IMU Postgraduate Diploma in Prosthodontics is to provide dental practitioners the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills in Prosthodontics; to plan and treat a range of patients needing minimal to moderately difficult prosthodontic treatment modality. This programme is designed to support the training and learning of working dental practitioners by using a flexible modular mode of delivery and a wide array of teaching methods supplemented with guidance from personal tutors. The training emphasises the provision of care based on current evidence, appropriate technologies and specialised techniques. An evidence-based patient-centered approach is used in advising patients concerning treatment options and prognosis. The programme covers knowledge acquisition through face-to-face and online lectures and case based discussion, skills development through hands-on training in the simulation lab, and clinical experience through patient care at the IMU Oral Health Centre and at the student’s own workplace. This programme aims to produce graduates able to coordinate a multidisciplinary approach in managing oral health care, and provide accessible and affordable prosthodontic care. Students are expected to be able to update their skills through lifelong learning, and share their expertise with their peers.
Prof Seow Liang Lin
Dean , School of Dentistry
BDS (Mal), MSc (London), FDSRCS (England), PhD (Mal)
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