Master of Science in Dental Therapy

Master of Science in Dental Therapy is a Masters program taught at University of Technology Jamaica, Jamaica. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

The Master of Science in Dental Therapy is a postgraduate program delivered in person at the Papine Campus. It spans 2 years and requires 13 credits for completion. The course is for those who have a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene or equivalent qualifications evaluated by the university. The program prepares students to practice as dental therapists and offers opportunities in clinical teaching, research, and oral health administration.

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Science in Dental Therapy at University of Technology Jamaica for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Technology Jamaica.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Technology Jamaica as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Science in Dental Therapy.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene; alternatively, applicants with relevant experience and evidence of completing a Dental Nursing program with at least two years of study and a minimum of three years of practice may be considered upon review. Candidates with other academic qualifications are evaluated according to university regulations on equivalence.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.utech.edu.jm/course-of-study/master-of-science-in-dental-therapy

• Dental Therapist in clinical settings
• Clinical teacher in the tertiary sector
• Researcher
• Oral health administrator