- Degree: PhD
- Campus: Beirut
- Faculty: Dentistry
- Department: Developmental Sciences
Program Description
The PhD requirements for Orthodontics consists of 50 credit hours taken as follows:
• Mandatory Courses: 24Crs.
• Elective Courses: 6Crs.
• Dissertation: 20Crs.
The recommended duration of study to obtain the PhD Degree is minimum 3 years.
Study Plan:
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Hours Distribution | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | ||||
| ORTD701 | Orthodontics I | 1 | (1 Lec) | ORTD |
| ORTD705 | Orthodontic Materials | 1 | (1 Lec) | ORTD |
| ORTD707 | Evidence Based Clinical Orthodontics | 1 | (1 Lec) | ORTD |
| ORTD709 | Clinical Seminars I | 1 | (1 Lec) | ORTD |
| ORTD791 | Orthodontic Clinics I | 3 | (9 Prac) | ORTD |
| Second Semester | ||||
| ORTD702 | Orthodontics II | 1 | (1 Lec) | ORTD |
| ORTD710 | Clinical Seminars II | 1 | (1 Lec) | ORTD |
| ORTD792 | Orthodontic Clinics II | 3 | (9 Prac) | ORTD |
| PHBS702 | Statistical Methods for Dental Research | 1 | (1 Lec) | Bas. Sci. |
| PHBS704 | Research Methodology | 1 | (1 Lec) | Bas. Sci. |
| Third Semester | ||||
| ORTD703 | Orthodontics III | 1 | (1 Lec) | ORTD |
| ORTD711 | Clinical Seminars III | 1 | (1 Lec) | ORTD |
| ORTD713 | Journal Club | 1 | (1 Lec) | ORTD |
| ORTD793 | Orthodontic Clinics III | 2 | (6 Prac) | ORTD |
| Fourth Semester | ||||
| ORTD704 | Orthodontics IV | 1 | (1 Lec) | ORTD |
| ORTD712 | Clinical Seminars IV | 1 | (1 Lec) | ORTD |
| ORTD794 | Orthodontic Clinics IV | 2 | (6 Prac) | ORTD |
| PHBS706 | Medical Education | 1 | (1 Lec) | Bas. Sci. |