Medicine - Graduate Programs

About

• A unique program for certified dentists, aiming to expand their knowledge of dental science and research.
• The program is offered by the Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine. The MSc degree is conferred by the Faculty of Medicine.
• The program includes a range of courses and seminars from all departments of the School of Dental Medicine.
• A research project (thesis) is required.

Fields of study

• Study tracks will include: 1. Orthodontics   2. Pedodontics   3. Oral rehabilitation and Periodontics  4. Oral medicine and oral pathology   5. Endodontics
• Research for the thesis may focus on any field addressed by the researchers of the School of Dental Medicine, not necessarily a topic included in the study tracks.

The Program's goals

The Program aims to provide dentists with in-depth research-based knowledge, beyond the knowledge acquired in studies for the DMD degree. The program's graduates will understand the importance of research and its implementation, and be able to utilize new research-based knowledge, as required of every practicing dentist throughout his/her career.  In addition, if they decide to join the School's faculty, they will be better teachers to their students.

Research projects conducted by dentists with clinical experience will pose a challenge to both teachers and students. Relevant research in basic dental science as well as academic clinical science, will be beneficial to all clinicians.

The innovative technologies of both present and future dentistry require extensive basic research, which can be performed by experienced researchers and students educated in dental medicine.

Scholarships

Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of the regulations of the Faculty of Medicine.

https://med.tau.ac.il/Midrasha-Scholarship-MSc

For further guidance and information

Please contact the Head of the Program, Prof. Tamar Brosh.

tbrosh@tauex.tau.ac.il

The Program's Secretary:

Ms. Meyrav Eliahu , 03-6409307, meirav76@tuaex.tau.ac.il .

Study tracks and time for completion

The Track for an MSc in Dental Medicine Sciences is a two-year program that can be extended to three years and requires a thesis. Studies include mandatory courses required by either School or Faculty, mandatory courses for each Track and elective courses.

The various Tracks require a minimal number of courses in the relevant Track, as specified in the syllabuses. The name of the Track will appear on the grade sheet, but not in the main diploma. Students may choose one or more of the following Tracks: 1. Orthodontics   2. Pedodontics   3. Oral rehabilitation Periodontics   4. Oral medicine and oral pathology      5. Endodontics   They may also take courses offered by the Faculty's School of Graduate Studies.

Courses will be taught in English. If no foreign students participate, teaching may be conducted in Hebrew.

Dentists who wish to simultaneously attend both the MSc in Dental Medicine Sciences and one of the School's specialization programs must meet the prerequisites for both programs and be admitted to both. Students attending two programs will receive a 30% discount on tuition for the MSc degree.

Requirement for passing to the next year: Minimum average grade of 75.

Requirements for graduation:

1. Completing all courses – 28 semester hours
2. Submitting a thesis

Based on the regulations of the School of Graduate Studies, the final grade will consist of:

Weighted course grades – 40%

Thesis grade:   Supervisor – 20%       Referees – 20%     Oral exam – 20%

Admission

To be admitted to the Program applicants must meet all following requirements:

(General TAU requirements from the Registration Center)

Program prerequisites:

• A DMD degree or its equivalent from an institution of higher education recognized in Israel or abroad with a minimum average grade of 80 in the Bachelor's degree.
• Ability to study in English, even without knowledge of Hebrew. As noted above, the teaching language will be English. If no foreign students participate, teaching may be conducted in Hebrew.
• The Teaching Committee can approve exemptions for students who have taken any of the mandatory courses during the five years previous to the beginning of the current studies, completing each course with a grade of more than 80.