The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg Dental School Dental Science degree focuses on developing skills and expertise in diagnosing, treating and preventing diseases of the teeth, mouth tissue and supporting bones of the mouth.
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg Dental School Curriculum
First-year
- Anatomy for Dental Students
- Physiology and Medical Biochemistry
- Bioethics and Health Law
- Fundamental Dental Skills
- Community Dentistry
- Dental Materials for Dental Students
Second-year
- Pathology (Anatomical and Haematological)
- Oral Biology for Dental Students
- Medical Microbiology
- Oral Microbiology
- Paediatric, Endodontic and Restorative Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
Third-year
- Oral Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Maxillo-Facial and Oral Radiology II
- Emergency Medicine
- Community Dentistry II
- Prosthodontics II
- Maxillo-Facial and Oral Surgery I
- Paediatric, Endodontic and Restorative Dentistry II
- Orthodontics I
- Periodontology
- Integrated Dentistry I
- Dental Materials for Dental Students II
- Dental Practice Management I
Fourth-year
- General Medicine and Paediatrics for Dental Students
- General Surgery
- Integrated Dentistry II
- Prosthodontics III
- Paediatric, Endodontic and Restorative Dentistry III
- Periodontology and Oral Medicine
- Maxillo-Facial and Oral Radiology II
- Orthodontics II
- Maxillo-Facial and Oral Surgery II
- Community Dentistry III
- Bioethics and Health Law II
- Dental Practice Management II
Fifth-year
- Anaesthetics
- Community Dentistry IV
- Integrated Dentistry III
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg Dental School Entry Requirements
NSC Requirements:
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English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5
Mathematics Level 5;
Life Sciences Level 5;
Physical Science Level 5
This includes:
1) Your matric academic results for five subjects: English, Mathematics, Physical Science/Life Sciences and the best two other subjects. We consider the percentage achieved, not the symbol.
2) National Benchmark Test (NBT) scores
Each of the two components carries a 50% weighting.
All applicants must write the NBT. Applicants applying to the Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) only, as well as applicants who are in their final year of study towards a Bachelor’s degree, or who have already completed a Bachelor’s degree, are not required to write the NBT.
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg Dental Contact Details
Tel: +27 (0)11 717 1000
Tel: +27 (0)11 717 1888
Location
1 Jan Smuts Avenue,
Braamfontein 2000,
Johannesburg,
South Africa