This is the ideal course for dentists who would like to introduce dental implants to their practice. Our MSc Clinical Implantology combines home study with the opportunity to treat patients under the clinical supervision of experienced consultants.
Why study with us
- Examine patients, create treatment plans, place and restore dental implants, all under direct clinical supervision at one of our Clinical Training Centres.
- Gain the academic skills needed to critically appraise published work within dental and oral health related journals, and to understand how dental research is carried out in order to prepare you for your research project.
- The University works in conjunction with governing dental bodies, ensuring that the curriculum facilitates the development of transferable skills, which you can apply to your clinical practice.
What you'll do
- Benefit from a focus on Continuing Professional Development, allowing General Dental Practitioners the opportunity to further their skills and education in their chosen area of interest while maintaining their clinical practice.
- Learn from a highly-regarded course team led by an Oral Surgeon and Maxillofacial Consultant. Clinical supervision is provided by experienced clinical staff with a proven track record in the successful use of techniques and approaches in primary practice environments.
- Focus on contemporary knowledge in Dental Implantology – we teach evidence-based principles and systems to ensure an optimal outcome for both patient and practitioner.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
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Academic expertise
Future careers
Our MSc Clinical Implantology course provides the busy General Dental Practitioner with a route to acquire the skills and knowledge required of a Dentist with Extended Skills.
Upon completion, you may choose to pursue further training and development in either a clinical or academic domain.
Entry requirements
This course is open to UK students only.
- Applicants will be registered with an appropriate regulatory body and have a licence to be a dental therapist
- Be registered with a defence union - possessing indemnity insurance with cover at an appropriate level
- Be in professional practice or a hospital appointment while attending the course
- Hold a current certificate of immunisation against communicable disease Hepatitis B
- Have sufficient competency in English language
- IELTS: 7.0 or equivalent
- Competency may be demonstrated by qualification, accreditation of prior learning or separate University assessment
- DBS: all potential students must undergo an enhanced DBS check prior to admittance to the programme
- All suitable applicants will be interviewed
This course will involve you working with vulnerable groups of individuals, this may include children. In order to ensure that the University offers places on their programmes to suitable candidates you will be required to obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (formerly termed CRB).
Not got the grades?
Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
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Dependants Bursary
Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
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If you need extra support because you have unpaid caring responsibilities alongside your studies.
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UK students with a previous award from us will receive 20% tuition fee discount.
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This course is delivered by the School of Medicine and Dentistry
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