PhD-Dentistry 1020 months PHD Programme By University of Mosul |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

1020 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

DentistryMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Dentistry

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The postgraduate PhD program offered by the college of dentistry aims to prepare specialized medical staff in different dental specialization with distinguished scientific and professional level. This program enhances and further develop the MSc level academics at the college to participate  in the teaching and research tasks at the college. Upon graduation the ministry of higher education and scientific research offers an academic rank of a lecturer for the graduating candidates. The program also is open for all dentists holding MSc degree to apply, in which upon graduation the candidate will be a specialist dentist. The PhD program is in dentistry, however it offers focused specialization to all condidates through the research thesis to be undertaken with one of a variety of dental specialization under the supervision of world leading academics form the college and other colleges at the university of Mosul this includes but not limited to: Oral and maxillofacial surgery, prosthetic dentistry, preventive dentistry, orthodontics, conservative dentistry, oral pharmacology and microbiology). The duration of PhD study is three years (one year for taught courses and two years for the research).  The candidate graduates upon submission of their thesis and completion of the viva defense followed by acceptance of the thesis

Programme overview

Main Subject

Dentistry

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The postgraduate PhD program offered by the college of dentistry aims to prepare specialized medical staff in different dental specialization with distinguished scientific and professional level. This program enhances and further develop the MSc level academics at the college to participate  in the teaching and research tasks at the college. Upon graduation the ministry of higher education and scientific research offers an academic rank of a lecturer for the graduating candidates. The program also is open for all dentists holding MSc degree to apply, in which upon graduation the candidate will be a specialist dentist. The PhD program is in dentistry, however it offers focused specialization to all condidates through the research thesis to be undertaken with one of a variety of dental specialization under the supervision of world leading academics form the college and other colleges at the university of Mosul this includes but not limited to: Oral and maxillofacial surgery, prosthetic dentistry, preventive dentistry, orthodontics, conservative dentistry, oral pharmacology and microbiology). The duration of PhD study is three years (one year for taught courses and two years for the research).  The candidate graduates upon submission of their thesis and completion of the viva defense followed by acceptance of the thesis

Admission Requirements

The entry to the postgraduate PhD program is determined through competition between applicants based on their average mark for the BDS and MSc degrees, the competitive exam mark and according to the available seats. This is guided by the postgraduate guidance issued by the ministry of higher education and scientific research each academic year. The ministry offers online application system for all applicants to complete their applications.

For Iraqi students, the controls include, Graduation rate of the applicant for the  Phd degree   or its equivalent on the general admission channel and for employees and non-employees is not less than (70%) and the exception of the first quarter for medical and engineering specialties and the age of the applicant for master's studies is less than 50 years  , and the age requirement for applicants on the private alimony channel is excluded. the application for postgraduate studies for all universities electronically and through the website (adm.rdd.edu.iq). The blind are exempted from the computer test and the National English Language Exam. An interview is conducted after the competitive exam to determine the candidate's eligibility for admission to studies to ensure his physical, mental and psychological integrity by a specialized committee. As for the required documents, they are a graduation document and a letter of no objection from the department or the entity to which the employee applying for studies is affiliated with all personal and identification documents. for other information please visit the website (pgadmission.uomosul.edu.iq). Note that the tuition fees are for one academic year. The applicant must have a bachelor's and master's degrees in Dentistry.

  1.  The applicant's GPA for the master’s degree through the public admission channel must not be less than 65%.
  2. If the applicant is an employee, they must have at least two years of actual work experience after obtaining a bachelor's degree, along with a letter of no objection from their current employer.
  3. The applicant must have either an IELTS or TOEFL certificate, or pass the national English proficiency test (with at least 50%), the national Arabic language proficiency test (with at least 50%), and the national computer skills test (with at least 50%). 
  4. Participation in and passing of the competitive entrance exam is required.

For Non-Iraqi Applicants 

there are three types of application Study in Iraq, first Free with an average grade 75 % as minimum and age does not exceed 45   years, second Semi free, with average grade of 70 % (1330 USD per year of study (the study includes 3 years) and No age limits. third: On expense: (2660 USD per years of study (the study includes 3 years)). No age and grade limits.  Academic documents must be authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the applicant's country and the Iraqi embassy or cultural attaché in that country ,  A valid passport for a period of at least two years from the date of initial admission, A research plan (research proposal), Two letters of recommendation from professors holding the title of Professor in the relevant field,   A criminal record clearance certificate and a health certificate issued by the country of origin.

85 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
0 USD
Domestic (Out of State)
0 USD
International
0 USD

Scholarships

Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.

To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:

More programmes from the university

PhD-Dentistry arrows

Go to Programme ::type_cta_button::

Frequently Asked Questions

The program will have three years of study (one year for taught courses and two years for the research).
The program is open to applicants from all ministries with MSc degree from inside and outside Iraq.
The program is focused on scientific research as the candidate would not graduate the program without completing a research project for two years. Also, the candidate is able to choose their focused specialization for the research project and thesis.
The college of dentistry ensures that all the required laboratories, materials, equipment and consumables will be available for all students. As well as, collaboration with other universities and research centers in Iraq and abroad.
Yes, the students will participate in conferences, meetings, training sessions and workshops managed by the college of dentistry.
PHD Programmes 2516