MSc Periodontology
- MSc
- PG Certificate (Postgraduate Certificate)
Overview
The MSc Periodontology at Bristol is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your expertise in this fascinating field of clinical dentistry. You will build advanced, evidence-based knowledge, refine practical and surgical skills, and grow in confidence managing complex periodontal cases.
You will be learning from internationally recognised specialists and visiting experts. With flexible study and outstanding facilities, this programme is designed to help you become a more skilled, thoughtful, and accomplished practitioner.
You will work closely with the periodontal team to develop understanding, teamwork skills and confidence in treatment planning for advanced periodontal cases and in developing your own case portfolio. You will be taught by our internationally recognised academic staff and consultants as well as visiting experts in the field.
Access outstanding resources through the Clinical Skills Suite and Clinics at our new School plus Vesalius Clinical Training Unit.
Programme structure
In Year one three theoretical/practical units are delivered through distance-learning material and self-directed study. Practical exercises will usually take place in our clinical skills suite on phantom heads or anatomy centre.
In Year two a further three units are delivered through distance-learning material and self-directed work.
In Year three students can choose either a Dissertation or Clinical Portfolio unit. For the Dissertation you will undertake a scholarly investigation in the form of a research study, quality improvement project, or audit on a topic of your choosing. For the Clinical Portfolio, you will document periodontal treatments from your clinical practice and present detailed, evidence-based case reports supported by current literature.
Clinical days are offered throughout all years of study, as an opportunity to gain additional experience in observing and treating patients.
Visit our programme catalogue for full details of the structure and unit content for our MSc Periodontology.
Our Programme co-directors are: Ana Gamboa and Nicola West.
Entry requirements
You will typically need a Bachelor of Dental Surgery or an equivalent United Kingdom General Dental Council-registrable dental qualification. You will also need at least two year's work experience in dentistry post graduation and must be registered with the UK General Dental Council; a current GDC registration certificate must be uploaded with the application.
You must submit all required documents to the specifications detailed in the programme's Admissions Statement to be considered for review.
See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.
Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.
If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level B.
Further information about English language requirements and profile levels.
Fees and funding
- Home: part-time
- £9,567 per year
Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to an 8% increase in fees each year.
More about tuition fees, living costs and financial support.
Alumni discount
University of Bristol students and graduates can benefit from a 25% reduction in tuition fees for postgraduate study. Check your eligibility for an alumni discount.
Funding and scholarships
To assist with the delivery of more advanced NHS dental care outside an acute hospital setting, Health Education England has teamed up with the NHS Local Dental Network to provide financial support for practitioners providing NHS services within the South West.
This is available for dentists who wish to develop their clinical skills by studying on one of our postgraduate programmes. Applications are assessed on merit and according to predefined criteria by the relevant Managed Clinical Network. More information is available here.
Further information on funding for prospective UK and international postgraduate students.
Career prospects
This programme is aimed at experienced practitioners who would like to develop their skills in providing periodontal care to their patients.
Contact us
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- Phone
- +44 (0) 117 394 1649
- choosebristol-pg@bristol.ac.uk
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