Doctoral Study Program in Dental Science

In this globalization era, all countries have equal opportunity to compete globally. As a result of globalization is the development of the world of science. One indicator of the progress of a nation is the number and quality of human resources with a Doctorate Degree. The number of Doctorate Degree needs to be upgraded, at least 20 percent of the total college lecturers. In this context, it is expected that in addition to accelerating the fulfillment of human resource requirements with doctoral qualifications, it is also one of the programs to produce new findings to strengthen national innovation and nation competitiveness.

The doctoral program was developed not only to score proficient doctors and great inventors, as well as to print doctoral scholars, knowledgeable and wise.
The number of doctors in a college is one indicator of the credibility of the institution. Therefore educational institutions need to keep increasing the number of doctors to improve quality and credibility. Producing a doctorate graduatee in various dental hygiene fields is an important contribution of the Faculty of Dental Medicine Airlangga University to the world of health. In accordance with Airlangga University program in support of World Class Universty, and has been issued by the rector of 2017 ruling on educational guidance of research-based doctoral program (by research). This program is expected within 3 years will be completed research and dissertation writing.

Faculty of Dental Medicine Airlangga University with the opening of this new study program is expected to contribute to the results of creative and innovative research in the field of health, especially dentistry. A multi-disciplinary and transdisciplinary education program. Produce graduates who are qualified, professional, competent, and in accordance with the needs of the nation for the present and the future.

To form human resources in producing innovative new research in Dental Science through independent research, which can meet the demands of people’s needs that are oriented to the interests of the nation in national and international areas based on religious morals

1. Conducting research-based education and publication within the progress of dental health science and technology
2. Producing a useful research update for the wider community in supporting health development at national and international level by publication
3. Implementing the results of research update in an effort to improve the dental health for public welfare

1. Have superior ability to find problems that trigger research ideas and formulate a viable research question
2. Have the ability to design, conduct continuous and original research
3. Have the ability to describe the concept and actualization of research
4. Have the ability to evaluate and synthesize research-based scientific literature
5. Have a deep understanding of relevant norms and multi-disciplinary perspectives
6. Have the ability to problem solving with a flexible approach
7. Have the ability to analyze critically throughout the disciplinary environment
8. Have the ability to disseminate the results of research through oral and written communication to various audiences
9. Have the ability to cooperate with and respect the contribution of fellow researchers and intellectuals
10. Has a deep respect for the truth and intellectual integrity and research ethics
11. Have the ability to operate in the management of information, including the application of computer systems and software
12. Have the ability to explain the relevance and value of research to apply to national and international research
13. Have awareness of issues related to intellectual property management and innovation commercialization
14. Have the ability to formulate and apply research results to funding agencies and ethical commissions

• Indonesian Student

1. Graduates of S1 / Diploma 4 and S2 / Master of Applied / Specialist Programs accredited by BAN PT (accreditation certificates obtained at graduation or recent accreditation certificate from study program) except for graduates prior to 2004
2. Graduates of PTN / PTS Institution accredited by BAN PT (for graduates in 2015 and thereafter) by enclosing copy of accreditation certificate of institution PT (AIPT) or copy of AIPT application letter to BAN PT.
3. Indonesian Graduates Undergraduate and / or Masters level or equivalent from abroad then the equalization follows the rules Kemenristek dikti RI.

• International Student

1. Received recommendation from KBRI from the country of origin of prospective students
2. Having a copy of diploma and transcript (transcript equivalent to 3.75) for both undergraduate and master’s degree (in English)
3. International Student must have a Letter of Permit / Approval from the Government of the Republic of Indonesia in accordance with their authority, if it has been accepted as a prospective student at UNAIR

*Special Requirements

1. GPA of Master Degree or specialist, must be higher than 3.25 or equivalent
2. Master and/or Bachelor Graduate (one of them is in the field of Health), or Graduate from Program Specialist 1 (multidisciplinary).

1. Program by research. Prospective Doctor already directly follow the existing research tree at Faculty Of Dental Medicine Universitas Airlangga
2. Shorter Study Period. Students of Doctoral candidate are always in guidance of promoter and copopotor during conducting research, which is in accordance with the supervising research tree.
3. No Regular Courses
4. Getting Facility to attend National and International seminar
5. Got facility of National and International journal publication