ABOUT
IMU’s Postgraduate Diploma in Prosthodontics (PGDPros) Programme provides training in Prosthodontics specially developed for general dental practitioners.
Postgraduate Diploma in Prosthodontics
The curriculum is designed based on the treatment planning and procedures classified according to partial or complete edentulism. The knowledge and skills will be concealed with multidisciplinary approach of managing prosthodontic cases and complications based upon the nature and complexity of the edentulous span.
This 1-year programme includes total 6 modules sequenced on the treatment modalities based upon the nature and complexity of edentulous span. The programme is taught by eminent and experienced full-time and adjunct faculty including clinicians cum academicians. Students can enjoy a full access to IMU’s Oral Health Centre and library facilities. There will be one to one supervision for the clinical procedures to be executed for patients at IMU’s Oral Health Centre or in the student’s own clinic.
Students will also be allowed to perform straightforward implant prosthodontic treatment and will be having a free hand to utilise IMU’s state of the art digital facilities including CBCT and CAD-CAM. Each student is required to complete 10 different varieties of prosthodontic cases. The PG Prostho programme collaborates with world renowned companies sponsoring the equipments and materials.
Key Facts
Why Study Prosthodontics at IMU?
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.
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.
Flexible Learning Options
Flexible modular design that provides options for dentists to continue working in their clinics whilst enrolled on the course.
Flexibility to treat patients in IMU’s Oral Health Center as well as in students’ own clinics.
Course Content & 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.
Highly Qualified & 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.
Entry Requirement
| A. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS | B. ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|
|
Applicants are required to:
|
For Malaysian Students Not applicable |
|
For International Students
The following categories of students are exempted from the above requirements:
|
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
Application and Registration Fees
| 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 | |
Fee Structure
Malaysian Student
| Study Mode | No. of Credit Hour | Fee per Credit Hour (RM) | Total Fee (RM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 30 | 2,000 | 60,000 |
International Student
| Study Mode | No. of Credit Hour | Fee per Credit Hour (RM) | Total Fee (RM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Views from Our Community
Dr Pravinkumar G Patil
Lecturer, Postgraduate Diploma in Prosthodontics
The1-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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Latest News & Stories
Have a Question? Ask Us
Interested in Applying for One of Our Programmes?
Having Issues with Your Online Application Process?
Need Assistance?
A Word from the Dean
PROF SEOW LIANG LIN
Dean, School of Dentistry
BDS (Mal), MSc (London), FDSRCS (England), PhD (Mal)
“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. “