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Clinical Periodontology

MSc
Duration
2 years
Start
September 2025
Delivery
In-person

Our MSc Clinical Periodontology programme is for dentists looking to introduce advanced periodontal treatment within their practice. You’ll get clinical training, which means you’ll be equipped to provide safe and appropriate periodontal treatment.

Why study with us

  • You’ll get 20 days of supervised clinical training, delivered by experienced clinicians and educators.
  • Much of the academic teaching is delivered through a modern, online delivery model.
  • You’ll graduate with an MSc Periodontology from a UK university that’s well known as a provider of high quality clinical training and education.

Important information

  • This course is only available to UK students.
  • The application deadline for September 2025 entry for UK students is Thursday 31 July 2025.
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What you'll do

  • You will be able to study whilst you continue working as much of the academic content is delivered online.
  • You’ll plan and treat real patients referred by local dental practitioners in our University Dental Clinic, under the direct clinical supervision of experienced consultants and specialists.
  • You will enjoy a teaching faculty led by Dr Flavio Pisani, a highly experienced specialist and academic periodontist.
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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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Your teaching team

Academic teaching is a blend of online lectures, seminars and study from home, as well as lab training on simulators to improve practical skills. Clinical training is one-to-one, starting from full case assessment and treatment planning to contemporary techniques for NSPT, surgical management, and soft tissue manipulation around teeth and implants in the modern and full technology-equipped UCLan Dental clinic. 

Dr Flavio Pisani
Senior Clinical Lecturer
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Dr Marta Krysmann
Senior Lecturer
Dr Neil Cook
Lecturer in Research Methods – Online Learning

Fees and funding

2024/25
UK
Part-time£19,250 per year
2025/26
UK
Part-timeTo be confirmed per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

Entry requirements

This course is open to UK students only.

  • Applicants will be qualified as a Dental Surgeon and have a licence to practise dentistry
  • Be registered with the General Dental Council or equivalent
  • Be in professional practice or have a hospital appointment while attending the course
  • Be registered with a Defence Union - possessing indemnity insurance with cover at an appropriate level
  • Possess 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
  • Applicants must provide evidence of their General Dental Council Certificate and Indemnity Insurance by either uploading a copy upon on-line application or providing a copy with their completed paper application

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.

Find out more about our courses with a foundation year.
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This course is delivered by the School of Medicine and Dentistry

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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