Master of Science in Dental Sciences at University of Malta

This programme of study is also offered on a part-time basis. Please consult the Registrar's website for more information pertaining to courses offered by the University.

The subject areas of this programme correspond to the Departments of the Faculty, and to the research interests and activities within each and inter-disciplinary themes, in which guidance and supervision can be offered, and subject to the availability of resources as determined by the Faculty. Students typically follow a short directed reading component, deliver a presentation related to the research, and embark on the preparation of a dissertation, based on work of an advanced or original nature undertaken by them.

Learning outcomes

1. Knowledge and Understanding: 

By the end of the course the student will be able to:

- Discuss a research problem in a structured fashion as demanded by the relevant research methodologies.
- Demonstrate an advanced knowledge on the research activity being undertaken.
- Deliver learned contributions to the area under study.
- Identify and select the generic skills required to indulge in research activities by applying them effectively to fulfil research objectives.

2. Skills: 

By the end of the course the student will be able to:

- Search for existing knowledge from various sources.
- Critically review, analyse and discuss research papers.
- Compile a literature review.
- Define research problems and frame research hypotheses.
- Write research proposals and technical papers or reports.
- Apply research methodologies.
- Collect, analyse and evaluate experimental data.
- Deliver oral presentations on the work performed. 
- Describe the scientific work performed in a written manner by means of technical reports, publications and a dissertation.

Course intended for

This course is aimed at first-degree holders from the Faculty of Dental Surgery, and indeed from any other science faculties, to further their knowledge in a specific dentistry-related research field.

Career opportunites and access to further studies

The faculty also offers the facility to obtain a Doctor of Philosophy.

This degree will further prepare students for research on Dental sciences. The introduction of this course will enable the candidates to further their knowledge in selected topics.