Doctoral Program in Dental Science

Official Page of the Doctoral Program in Dental Science

Description

The Doctoral Program in Dental Science at the Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FKG UGM), is a third-level education program designed to achieve a Doctorate in Dental Science. This program has been operational since the academic year 2007/2008 under permit number 153/DIKTI/Kep/2007 and is accredited with an 'A' rating as per Decree No. 0019/LAM.PTKES/Akr/dok/I/2018 dated 23 January 2018. This study program implements a research-based curriculum centered on outcomes, known as Outcome-Based Education (OBE). The Research-Based Curriculum integrates lectures, community service (PkM), and research as its outputs. In alignment with its vision, the Doctoral Program emphasizes research as the forefront of executing the Tri Dharma of Higher Education. This approach is consistent with UGM's vision, mission, and objectives, as well as the UGM General Policy for 2012-2037, which positions postgraduate education as the backbone of academic development.

VISION AND MISSION

Vision

To become a research-based doctoral education program in the field of dental and oral health at the regional level, with a global perspective and a focus on community interests based on Pancasila.

Academic Vision

To become a research-based study program to enhance the quality of life in dental and oral health at the regional level, with a global outlook and a focus on community interests based on Pancasila.

Mission

1. General Mission

To conduct research-based learning and community service.

1. Specific Missions
   1. Enhance education, research, and community service activities to world-class standards, with a national identity, and based on excellence and local richness.
   2. World-class community service is an effort to apply dental science in addressing some of the global community's dental and oral health problems, conducted in collaboration with experts and scientists from various disciplines, including international partners.
   3. Develop a quality research-based doctoral education curriculum in the field of dental and oral health towards international recognition.
   4. Develop directions and policies for interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research to support quality research-based doctoral education in dental and oral health.
   5. Develop optimal learning facilities to support quality research-based doctoral education in dental and oral health.
   6. Develop broader national and international collaborations to support quality research-based doctoral education in dental and oral health.
   7. Developgood governancefor the doctoral education program to support the mission of the faculty and university.

Objective

1. To become a research-based doctoral education program in the field of dental and oral health at the regional level, with a global perspective and a focus on community interests based on Pancasila.
2. To produce graduates who: (1) possess high integrity, (2) have a broad perspective, (3) have the fundamental scientific knowledge and skills necessary to create new theories or methodologies beneficial to society, (4) have the ability to communicate their thoughts and work to peers and the public, (5) have the capability to develop their knowledge and collaborate through research and community service, and (6) have the ability to think comprehensively and holistically about issues.
3. To establish an independent and well-governed doctoral education program in the field of dental and oral health.

Program Competencies

The Doctoral Curriculum in Dental Science is structured according to KKNI level 9. Upon completing the Doctoral Program in Dental Science, graduates are expected to:

1. High integrity and broad perspective
2. Basic knowledge and necessary skills to create new theories or methodologies that can be used for the benefit of society
3. Possess the ability to develop science comprehensively, communicate their thoughts, collaborate through research, community service, and convey their work to peers and the public (as lecturers and researchers).

The learning outcomes encompass attitudes, general abilities, general skills, and specific skills.

Contact Information:

Email:s3-ikg.fkg@ugm.ac.id