The Doctoral Program in Dental Science is designed to prepare students to develop and apply advanced dental science and technology in a meaningful and effective way. The program encourages candidates to explore cutting-edge developments in a specific area of research, generate original scientific work, and publish their findings in accredited international journals.
The program’s vision is to become a leading center for doctoral education in dental science—producing professionals with strong integrity, broad insight, and the capability to contribute to the global scientific community, aiming for excellence at the Southeast Asian level.
This program has been awarded an “A” accreditation by LAM-PTKes, reflecting its high academic standards.
The Course and Research Track requires students to complete 42 credits (SKS) over a period of 6 semesters. The curriculum includes:
General Courses (6 SKS)
Specialization Courses (6 SKS)
Elective Courses (3 SKS)
Research and Dissertation Activities (27 SKS)
This includes:
Research proposal
Research findings seminar
Publication in an international journal
Closed examination
Public dissertation defense
The Research-Only Track also requires 42 credits (SKS) over 6 semesters, but with a stronger focus on independent research. The breakdown includes:
Literature Review Seminar (6 SKS)
Research and Dissertation Activities (36 SKS)
This includes:
Research proposal
Research findings seminar
Publication in a reputable international scientific journal
Closed examination
Public dissertation defense