Dr. Harsha De Silva

Associate Professor

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Biography

Harsha De Silva is an Associate Professor at the University of Otago, specializing in Oral Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences. His research focuses on clinical and systematic reviews in oral maxillofacial surgery, specifically in the areas of dento-alveolar surgery and maxillofacial trauma. He holds qualifications including BDS, MS, DClinDent, FDSRCS, and FFDRCS. His special interest lies in studying the clinicopathological behavior of oral potentially malignant disorders, contributing to advancements in the field of dental implantology and oral surgery.

Research Interests

Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Dento-Alveolar Surgery Maxillofacial Trauma Dental Implantology Clinicopathological Behavior of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Otago • Dunedin, New Zealand

Teaching and research in the Department of Oral Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences.

Requirements for University of Otago

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:21
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:50
Reading
Required:50
Writing
Required:50
Speaking
Required:50
Overall
Required:58
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in the same subject or equivalent Approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor
Application Checklist
  • Scanned copies of official tertiary transcripts
  • Certified copy of passport personal details page
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official English translation of documents (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

The generic Master of Science (MSc) requirements apply to departments like Biochemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Botany, and Zoology.