Clinical Dentistry (Prosthodontics) (MClinDent) 36 months Postgraduate Programme By Cardiff University |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

54,700 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

DentistryMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Dentistry

Degree

MClinDent

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This three-year training programme will give you the opportunity to develop the clinical skills, knowledge, and experience needed to deliver the best possible care to your patients and become a mono-specialist in fixed and removable Prosthodontics.


You’ll gain early clinical exposure treating and managing your own list of patients under the supervision of experienced specialists, thanks to our strong relationship with the NHS, and our programme being delivered in a working Dental Hospital.


Your taught modules will cover a range of subjects from the foundations of restorative dentistry and research methods, to advanced clinical removable prosthodontics. You will be taught by supportive, inspiring academics who are leaders in their respective fields.


During your final year, you will undertake a clinical or laboratory-based research project in an area of interest to you, helping you develop skills in collecting and analysing data, and interpreting and reporting research findings.


As a successful graduate of this programme you’ll be equipped with the clinical skills, confidence, and knowledge to deliver the best possible care to your patients. You will also be eligible to enter the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Membership in Prosthodontics (MPros) examination. 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Dentistry

Degree

MClinDent

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This three-year training programme will give you the opportunity to develop the clinical skills, knowledge, and experience needed to deliver the best possible care to your patients and become a mono-specialist in fixed and removable Prosthodontics.


You’ll gain early clinical exposure treating and managing your own list of patients under the supervision of experienced specialists, thanks to our strong relationship with the NHS, and our programme being delivered in a working Dental Hospital.


Your taught modules will cover a range of subjects from the foundations of restorative dentistry and research methods, to advanced clinical removable prosthodontics. You will be taught by supportive, inspiring academics who are leaders in their respective fields.


During your final year, you will undertake a clinical or laboratory-based research project in an area of interest to you, helping you develop skills in collecting and analysing data, and interpreting and reporting research findings.


As a successful graduate of this programme you’ll be equipped with the clinical skills, confidence, and knowledge to deliver the best possible care to your patients. You will also be eligible to enter the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Membership in Prosthodontics (MPros) examination. 

Admission Requirements

7+
Please note: The programme does not come with a National Training Number and therefore will not permit automatic or any guarantee of entry to the Specialist list in the relevant dental monspecialty. Completion of the course does not automatically entitle entry to the GDC specialist list.

In order to be considered for an offer for this programme you will need to meet all of the entry requirements. Your application will not be progressed if the information and evidence listed is not provided. 

With your online application you will need to provide: 
  1. A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a primary dental qualification (BDS/DDS or equivalent).
  2. An academic reference which demonstrates your suitability for the programme. References should be signed and dated.
  3. A clinical reference to evidence 2 years’ full-time equivalent post-qualification experience. References should be signed, dated and less than six months old at the time you submit your application.
  4. An up-to-date CV which details your full education and work history.
  5. Evidence that you are a registered dental practitioner, such as a professional registration record or certificate.
  6. Evidence that you have passed the MJDF/MFDS/FDS qualifications of the Royal College of Surgeons.
  7. A personal statement which describes your clinical experience, and a statement of understanding that you agree to comply with the University’s and Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust’s Occupational Health clearance including Exposure Prone Procedures (EPP).

English language requirements

The English language requirement for this programme is set by the regulatory body, the General Dental Council (GDC). In line with GDC guidelines, acceptable English language evidence includes:

  • IELTS with an overall score of 7.0 with 6.5 in all subskills; 
  • A primary dental qualification which has been taught (in its entirety) in a country on the UKVI list of exceptions and is no more than 2 years old prior to the start of the programme;
  • A pass in a language test for registration with a regulatory authority in a country where the first language is English, no longer than 2 years prior to the start of the programme;
  • Evidence of 2 years’ experience of practising in a country where the first language is English.


If you provide evidence other than those listed above, it must meet the criteria set out by the GDC (ie; the evidence must be robust, recent and readily verifiable by the GDC).


You must meet the English language requirement at the point you submit your application, pending tests are not accepted.

3 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
54,700 GBP
International
54,700 GBP

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