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Master of Dental Science at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa

Programme overview

The MDS is offered by coursework with a mini-dissertation or by research with a major dissertation. Duration is a minimum of one year and maximum of three.

Faculty: School of Oral Health Sciences (Dentistry)  |  Duration: 1 year minimum (maximum 3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

A BDS or equivalent degree and registration with the professional board; subject to departmental approval.

ZAR 42,220 for the whole programme (2026). Listed as 'MASTERS OF DENTAL SCIENCE' in the postgraduate fee schedule (document header reads 'Postgraduate fees 2025', published on the 2026 fees page). Paid in the 1st year of study; later years pay only the registration fee (R4,500). Excludes registrat Source

Applications for the 2027 academic year open on 1 April 2026 and close on 31 July 2026 for undergraduate programmes and 31 August 2026 for postgraduate programmes. The non-refundable application fee is R300, paid into the university Standard Bank account using the ID number as reference; one fee covers both an undergraduate and a postgraduate application (maximum two study choices).

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