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Postgraduate Diploma in Prosthodontics

(R/0911/7/0002)(05/29) (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

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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. The IMU is placed under the Competitive (Berdaya Saing) category under SETARA 2022 for the third consecutive year.

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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.

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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 6.0; or
  • TOEFL iBT : Overall score of 60 / Scale score of 4.0; or
  • MUET : Band 4
  • Cambridge English : Advanced (CAE) : Overall score of 169; or
  • Cambridge English : Proficiency (CPE) : Overall score of 169; or
  • Cambridge Linguaskill : Overall score of 169; or
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) : Overall score of 59;
  • ELS (CIEP Level) : 109

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
Registration Fee 1,100
Refundable Caution Deposit 2,000
Student Association Fee per Semester 60
  • 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
  At IMU University
Study Mode Malaysian Student
Tuition Fees
International Student
Tuition Fees
Postgraduate Diploma    
Conventional
RM2,200 per credit hour
No. of credit hour: 30 hours RM66,000
  • All listed fees are exclusive of the 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST), which will be applied to all international students where applicable.
  • All IMU Alumni who are self-funding their postgraduate studies and meet the eligibility criteria will be eligible for a bursary of 15%

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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

Prosthodontics is the dental specialty pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance, and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or maxillofacial tissues by using biocompatible substitutes. There are different types of prosthodontic treatments available namely removable, fixed, maxillofacial or implant prosthesis. Basically Prosthodontics refers to replacement of missing teeth or related structures by artificial means.
Endodontics is a treatment pertaining to saving the existing teeth from caries and pulpal infections by performing root canal treatment and related procedures. However, prosthodontics treatment is performed after removal of teeth and refers to replacement of missing teeth or related structures by artificial means.
Yes, as this programme has been designed with the working dental practitioners in mind. Dental practitioners who have registered for the course are guided and mentored to fulfil the requirements of the course in one year. However, those who may not be able to commit the time to fulfil the requirements will be provided an allowance to complete the requirements up to a period of three years.
No, this is not a speciality course and you are not considered as a specialist. However, the postgraduate diploma qualification can be added to your credentials to certify that you are trained through an approved university course to provide endodontic treatment.
This programme includes 6 modules in 2 semesters 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 at IMU School of Dentistry. For clinical activities, students have the choice of treating patients at the IMU’s Oral Health Centre or in their own clinics. All teaching and learning activities will be completed within the first year, students will take 1 to 2 years to complete clinical case requirements and appear for final assessment.

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