Orthodontics (MScD)

Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom

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36 monthsProgramme duration

54,700 GBPTuition Fee/year

SepStarting Month

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Dentistry

Degree

DMSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our MScD in Orthodontics will pave your way to becoming a specialist in orthodontics by providing extensive clinical and academic training. Through this career pathway, you'll make a real difference to the lives of people across Wales, the UK, and beyond.

Our programme was established 50 years ago and is one of the longest-running clinical training programmes in the UK, so you are in safe hands. You’ll develop advanced clinical skills whilst exploring theoretical and research areas, enabling you to deliver the best possible care to your patients.

Thanks to our strong relationship with the NHS, and our home being a working Dental Hospital, you’ll have access to a range of patients with various treatment needs. The majority of your time will be spent treating NHS orthodontic patients under the supervision of orthodontic consultants and specialists, and your taught modules will also be delivered by supportive, inspiring academics who are leaders in their respective fields.

Over the three year programme, you’ll cover three key elements:

-taught modules covering evidence-based topics, inspired by the recommendations of the World Federation of Orthodontists, European and national guidelines

-hands-on supervised management of patients with dento-facial abnormalities in a supportive, clinical environment

-a research project on a topic of your choice, and preparation for a dissertation

The research project is an opportunity to explore a topic of relevance to the profession and join our Dental School’s academic community, who are all working together to make a positive difference to orthodontic patient care. Projects are available in a range of topics, often with the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in topical fields, using innovative, digital technologies. Recent projects have investigated the aetiology of facial shape using 3D imaging, used eye-tracking technology to explore patient information, and explored sustainability in Orthodontics.

Upon successful completion of the programme you’ll be awarded a Master’s Degree in Orthodontics. Your programme will also prepare you for the Membership in Orthodontics, which you are encouraged to sit during your programme.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Dentistry

Degree

DMSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Over the three year programme, you’ll cover three key elements:

-taught modules covering evidence-based topics, inspired by the recommendations of the World Federation of Orthodontists, European and national guidelines

-hands-on supervised management of patients with dento-facial abnormalities in a supportive, clinical environment

-a research project on a topic of your choice, and preparation for a dissertation

Admission Requirements

IELTS

Eligibility: Home students applying alongside an StR application will find further details about the StR post via Orthodontic StR national recruitment.
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 monospecialty. 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:

A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a primary dental qualification (BDS/DDS or equivalent).
An academic reference which demonstrates your suitability for the programme. References should be signed and dated.
A clinical reference to evidence 2 years’ full-time equivalent post-qualification experience at the time of application. References should be signed, dated and less than six months old at the time you submit your application.
An up-to-date CV which details your full education and work history.
Evidence that you are a registered dental practitioner, such as a professional registration record or certificate.
Evidence that you have passed the MJDF/MFDS/FDS qualifications of a Royal College of Surgeons or alternative post-graduate qualification.
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.

Program Duration

3 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fees

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54,700 GBP

International

Starts from

54,700 GBP

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