Master's in Dental Surgery (MDS) is a 3-year program by Tribhuvan University, Institute of Medicine.
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Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must hold a BDS degree or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the Government of Nepal.
They must be registered with the Nepal Medical Council.
For foreign candidates, registration in their own country’s respective medical council is required.
A minimum of one year of professional experience is mandatory.
Candidates must obtain at least 50% (pass marks) in the entrance examination conducted by the Medical Education Commission to qualify for the merit list.
S.No. | Subjects | Marks |
Clinical Dental Sciences Subjects | ||
1 | Oral Medicine and Radiology (10+5) | 15 |
2 | Oral and Maxillofacial | 15 |
3 | Periodontics | 15 |
4 | Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics (7+8) | 15 |
5 | Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics | 15 |
6 | Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry | 15 |
7 | Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial Prosthetics (Removable Prostho + Fixed Prosthodontics + Maxillofacial Prosthetics) (8+6+1) | 15 |
8 | Public Health Dentistry + Community Medicine and Biostatistics (5+5) | 10 |
9 | Oral Pathology and Microbiology | 10 |
10 | Dental Implantology | 5 |
Sub-Total | 130 | |
Basic Medical Sciences | ||
11 | Anatomy | 5 |
12 | Physiology | 5 |
13 | Pathology | 5 |
14 | Pharmacology | 5 |
15 | Biochemistry | 5 |
16 | Microbiology | 5 |
Sub-Total | 30 | |
17 | Oral Biology | 5 |
18 | Dental Materials | 5 |
19 | Forensic Odontology | 5 |
20 | General Medicine | 5 |
21 | General Surgery | 5 |
22 | Anesthesia | 5 |
23 | NMC CPD Topics (Medical ethics, rational use of drugs, infection prevention, BLS/ACLS, communication skills, medical emergencies in dental practices and practice management in dentistry) | 10 |
Total | 200 | |
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Gain advanced clinical and surgical skills in dentistry
Specialize in various dental disciplines (e.g., oral surgery, orthodontics, periodontics)
Diagnose and treat complex dental and oral health issues
Conduct advanced research in dental care and treatment methodologies
Master the use of modern dental technologies and tools
Develop skills in patient management and ethical practices
Understand the principles of dental practice management and leadership
Promote oral health awareness and preventive dentistry
Prepare for leadership roles in academia, research, and clinical practice
Contribute to the development of dental policies and healthcare systems
Master's in Dental Surgery (MDS) is a 3-year program by Tribhuvan University, Institute of Medicine.
