General Dental Practice MSc 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Aston University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

15,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

Having expanded your understanding of General Dental Practice topics and evidence-based dental care, this 90-credit top-up programme represents an opportunity to further solidify your knowledge and top up to master's level. Developed in partnership with Cambridge Academy of Dental Implantology (CADI), this Aston programme enables you to assimilate your existing knowledge and attain an advanced level of understanding within your selected area of focus. 

This is achieved through the completion of a 30-credit Advanced Research Methods in Dental Implantology module, complemented by a 60-credit individual research project that pertains directly to clinical practice. Throughout your journey, you will benefit from collaborative academic guidance and support, ensuring a comprehensive and impactful educational experience. 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

Having expanded your understanding of General Dental Practice topics and evidence-based dental care, this 90-credit top-up programme represents an opportunity to further solidify your knowledge and top up to master's level. Developed in partnership with Cambridge Academy of Dental Implantology (CADI), this Aston programme enables you to assimilate your existing knowledge and attain an advanced level of understanding within your selected area of focus. 

This is achieved through the completion of a 30-credit Advanced Research Methods in Dental Implantology module, complemented by a 60-credit individual research project that pertains directly to clinical practice. Throughout your journey, you will benefit from collaborative academic guidance and support, ensuring a comprehensive and impactful educational experience. 

Admission Requirements

Entry will be via advanced standing into stage 3 and through recognised prior learning of a minimum of 90 credits or equivalent at level 7. This can be satisfied by attaining Associate Fellowship (AssocFCGDent) or Fellowship (FCGDent) of the College of General Dentistry or the EduQual awarded Bridging Pathway (PGDip) in General Dental Practice, as delivered by Cambridge Academy of Dental Implantology (CADI).

Students are expected to have completed the required 90 credits or equivalent within the previous 3 years to progress to Aston’s Master’s programme.
Normally, students will be required to have attained, a minimum of 60% in any written assignments and an overall minimum mark of 60%, when applicable, within the identified 90 credits to progress to Aston’s Master’s programme.
For full entry requirements, visit course page.

1 Year
Sep-2026

Tuition fees

Domestic
15,000 GBP
International
15,000 GBP

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