PG Diploma (Postgraduate Diploma) Orthodontic Therapy 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Bristol |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

07 Sep, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

JanStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Dentistry

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Open to registered Dental Care Professionals with suitable orthodontic experience, our Orthodontic Therapy training programme will enable you to become a competent clinician with the necessary skills, knowledge and behaviours to work as an Orthodontic Therapist.

As well as being able to register with the General Dental Council (GDC), you will gain the skills to modify practice throughout your career in response to scientific and technical advances in the field.

Bristol Dental School is located in a £36 million purpose-built Dental School. You will have exclusive access to cutting-edge technology, state-of-the-art facilities and experienced dental professionals. University of Bristol Dentistry is ranked 2nd in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2026), with outstanding results for our research in the Research Excellence Framework 2021.

You will be taught pre-clinical skills in our brand-new training facilities prior to commencing your clinical training in your workplace under supervision of your clinical supervisor. You will benefit from a variety of teaching methods during your training that will help you to develop the confidence to deliver tailored advice and orthodontic care within the GDC scope of practice as an Orthodontic Therapist.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Dentistry

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Open to registered Dental Care Professionals with suitable orthodontic experience, our Orthodontic Therapy training programme will enable you to become a competent clinician with the necessary skills, knowledge and behaviours to work as an Orthodontic Therapist.

As well as being able to register with the General Dental Council (GDC), you will gain the skills to modify practice throughout your career in response to scientific and technical advances in the field.

Bristol Dental School is located in a £36 million purpose-built Dental School. You will have exclusive access to cutting-edge technology, state-of-the-art facilities and experienced dental professionals. University of Bristol Dentistry is ranked 2nd in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2026), with outstanding results for our research in the Research Excellence Framework 2021.

You will be taught pre-clinical skills in our brand-new training facilities prior to commencing your clinical training in your workplace under supervision of your clinical supervisor. You will benefit from a variety of teaching methods during your training that will help you to develop the confidence to deliver tailored advice and orthodontic care within the GDC scope of practice as an Orthodontic Therapist.

Admission Requirements

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It is essential that candidates hold a General Dental Council (GDC) registerable DCP qualification, and hold current registration with the GDC. You must have secured a UK-based clinical training practice that can provide a minimum of 23 hours a week of chairside direct clinical experience, supervised by an orthodontic specialist currently registered in this capacity with the UK General Dental Council.

It is desirable that UK Dental Nurse applicants hold two or more Post-Registration qualifications from the following list:

  • Certificate in Dental Radiography
  • Certificate in Dental Sedation Nursing
  • Certificate in Oral Health Education
  • Certificate in Orthodontic Dental Nursing

OR

If your qualifications are not listed above, we may consider an alternative UK General Dental Council registered DCP qualification or alternative level 3 qualifications. Please see the programme's Admissions Statement for a full list of accepted alternative qualifications.




English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level B.

07 Sep 2026
1 Year
Jan

Tuition fees

Domestic
13,500 GBP

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