Entry requirementsPerson specification for entry to postgraduate clinical dentistry programmes: Education: * Essential: Primary qualification in Dentistry - BDS or equivalent. * Desirable: Primary dental qualification registerable with the General Dental Council in the UK; MFDS, MJFD or FDS or equivalent; Other postgraduate diplomas, degrees; Other evidenceof high academic achievement (eg Course grades, award of degree with honours or equivalent. Previous first degree [-BSc]). Experience: * Essential: Two years full time (or equivalent) post qualification clinical practice of dentistry. * Desirable: Evidence of experience of practice of a broad range of general dentistry; Completion of formal Vocational Training course, General Professional Training program, or equivalent such as hospital internship. Specific clinical experience in discipline/specialty to which they are applying. English Language: * Essential: English as first language OR Minimum IELTS score of 7.0 ( no less than 6.5 in any part), TOEFL scores as follows : internet based 106, computer based 263, paper based 627 and must have been completed within the last two years. * Desirable: Other equivalent tests will be considered on merit. You can also refer to the 'International Students' section. Career intentions: * Essential: Clear commitment to pursuing postgraduate studies in the one specialty/discipline applied for. * Desirable: Eligible for acceptance to a recognised specialist training program; Evidence of interest in chosen specialty through attendance at previous relevant courses etc; Membership of appropriate professional societies; Experience of clinical photography. Generic skills * Essential: Ability to use a computer and familiar with common programs such as MS Office.
Academic titleMClinDent Surgical Dentistry
Course descriptionMClinDent
Two years part-time, three years part-time
Programme description
This programme is designed for dental graduates who wish to pursue further training in Surgical Dentistry.
Programme outline
By entering this programme you will embark on a course which includes extensive clinical training (60 per cent) formal teaching (25 per cent) and a supervised research project (15 per cent). All the taught and clinical modules in the programme are core teaching. You will however have considerable choice when selecting a topic for your research project.
The full programme includes patient diagnosis and treatment planning, teeth and root extraction, surgical endodontics, management of dental trauma, implantology and pain management and anxiety control.
Assessment
You will be assessed at the end of the first year through a written paper and a clinical viva voce examination. At the end of the second year there are two written papers, four case presentations (two seen and two unseen) and a treatment planning exercise. You will also be assessed (viva voce exam) on your research report.
At the moment all three major components of the second year exams (written, clinical, research) are equally weighted