University of Dental Medicine, Mandalay


The University of Dental Medicine, Mandalay, is a university of dental medicine, located in Mandalay, Myanmar. The university offers a six-year bachelor's degree program in dental surgery. Graduate and doctoral studies are now available at the University of Dental Medicine, Mandalay. The annual intake into both dental universities is 300.

Programs

The university offers BDS degree for undergraduate students.
Master's degree for eight specialities in dentistry such as MDSc, MDSc, MDSc, MDSc, MDSc, MDSc, MDSc, MDSc, Dr.Dent.Sc and graduate diplomas in dental science.

Coursework

The B.D.S. coursework extends over six years.
YearDuration
First B.D.S.1 year
Second B.D.S.1 year
Third B.D.S.1 year
Fourth B.D.S.1 year
Final B.D.S.1 year
House Surgeon1 year
Total6 years

Subjects

First B.D.S.
Second B.D.S.
Third B.D.S.
Fourth B.D.S.
Final B.DS.
All students, after a successful completion of Final B.D.S. Examination, continue on to hands-on training for a period of 1 year as house surgeons in the recognized teaching hospitals.
Only after the completion of house-surgeonship, is the student awarded the B.D.S. degree.

Leadership

The University of Dental Medicine, Mandalay has been headed by an academic dean known as a rector.

1. 1998–2009: Mya Thaw

2. 2009–2012: Thein Kyu

3. 2012–2015: Shwe Toe

4. 2015–2019: Sun Sun Win

5. 2020–Present: Ko Ko

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