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Dental Science for Clinical Practice MSc

Dental Science for Clinical Practice MSc

Different course options

Full time | Whitechapel | 1 year | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Mindfulness

Course Summary

This MSc is designed to prepare internationally qualified dental graduates for practice in the UK. The course provides a comprehensive grounding in six key training areas: basic sciences and their application to modern day dental practice, applied principles of clinical dentistry, clinical skills, communication skills, professionalism, management and leadership.Designed for international dentistry professionals who want to practice in the UKBe taught by our distinguished international experts and have regular contact with them throughout the programmeTutoring in Objective Structured Clinical Reasoning Examinations (OSCE) and Structured Clinical Reasoning (SCR) examsGain practical experience: you’ll attend clinics and technical practice sessions Study at one of the UK’s top-rated dental schools: we’re joint first for research environment (REF 2021)On this MSc, you’ll be taught:relevant basic sciences including anatomy, physiology, immunology, microbiology and molecular biology with respect to health and how these are altered by diseasethe patho-physiological and anatomical basis for clinical signs of oral and craniofacial health and diseasethe relationship between dental disease, population risk factors and prevention strategies.AssessmentMultiple-choice and extended matching questions (EMQ) examinations.Professional Development Portfolio (see below)Final exam of two written papers, an OSCE and SCR examA clinical case reportA clinical audit project report and presentation

Modules

This is an academic and practical module which introduces clinical concepts and approaches. Teaching will be delivered in the form of lectures/seminars, journal clubs and problem-based and critical reasoning sessions. Students will also be expected to engage in independent study and reflection. Topics covered will include: Patient examination and diagnosis; Treatment planning and patient management; Health promotion and disease prevention; Medical and dental emergencies; Anesthesia, sedation, pain & anxiety control; Periodontal therapy and management of soft tissues; Hard and soft tissue surgery; Non-surgical management of the hard and soft tissues of the head and neck; Management of the developing dentition; and Restoration and replacement of teeth.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£27,500

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£42,250

Entry requirements

Degree requirements - Applicants must have a dental degree recognised by Queen Mary University of London and a minimum of 12 months post-qualification experience.

University information

Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is an internationally regarded public research institution based in London. It has a long history, dating back over 230 years, and is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities. Queen Mary has five campuses in the city of London and an international network of satellite campuses in China, Malta, Paris and Singapore. There is a population of around 16,000 students at the London campuses and...more