This program shall consist of three phases: Phase I, II and III. 

Phase I – Year 1

Phase I is the first year of the Master of Restorative Dentistry program. It comprises of instructions in Basic Medical and Dental Science subjects such as Pathology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Anatomy and Histology over a period of six (6) months. The candidates have to sit for their FRACDS primary examination at the end of semester I Year 1.  The final six (6) months of Year 1 comprises of operative techniques in the skill laboratory and clinical training in General Dental Practice (GDP) as well as introducing the students to research methodology and biostatistics.

Assessments:
- FRACDS Primary Examination

- Continuous Assessment

Phase II – Year 2

Phase II is the second year of the Master of Restorative program. It comprises of a research and clinical component in the specialty option chosen by the candidates.

Assessment:
- Continuous Assessment

Phase III – Year 3 and 4

Phase III is the third and fourth year of the Master of Restorative Dentistry program. It comprises of complex clinical practices in the field of conservative dentistry, periodontics, or prosthodontics as chosen by the candidates. There will also be course work such as lectures, seminar and review of past year questions as a preparation for the students to sit for their FRACDS Part II examination. Research component in the specialty option continues, leading to the submission of a dissertation three months before the end of Year 3 followed by a viva defense.

The Year Four program comprises of a three (3) month clinical attachment in the specialty option, either in the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya or other clinical training centre recognized by the University. Advanced clinical practices and coursework in the specialty option continues until near the completion of the course.

Assessments (Year 3):

- FRACDS Final Examination

- Submission and Defense of Dissertation

- Continuous Assessments

Assessments (Year 4):

- Continuous Assessments

- Final Examination

See Table 1 for outline of the program.  

The candidates will be awarded with Master of Restorative Dentistry (M.Res.Dent) (Conservative Dentistry or Periodontics or Prosthodontics) upon completion of this program.