ObjectivesTo provide dental graduates with the opportunity to enhance their academic, scientific and clinical skills as part of their career development. To develop or reinforce the principles of scientific research methodology. To provide advanced knowledge and foster critical analysis of scientific and clinical approaches. To increase the student´s understanding of oral disease processes and the clinical and public health measures used in disease management.
Entry requirementsEntry requirements Primary dental degree from an approved institution, and minimum of three years' post-qualification experience. Please refer to information on health requirements and Criminal Records Bureau checks on the School of Dentistry website (link below).
-Core modules: Research methodology; Statistics, library studies and information technology.
-Adhesive dentistry: Advanced aspects of fixed prosthodontics, including adhesive ceramic and composite work; Study and clinical practice in crown and bridgework (this aspect has a large aesthetic component).
-Research project: a laboratory-based research project in a relevant field of adhesive dental materials.
Teaching
-Clinical instruction at specialist level
-Academic study
-Research project.
Assessment
-Tutor-marked assignments
-Continuous assessment of clinical work using patient logbooks
-Viva voce examinations by external examiner of clinical work and research project
-Project dissertation