Our DClinDent Periodontology programme provides academic, professional, clinical and research training. Gain the skills to become a specialist in periodontology.
Why study with us
- Our academic team deliver strong multi-disciplinary grounding across all aspects of restorative and surgical dentistry.
- You'll get to use state-of-the-art facilities and bespoke patient clinics.
- Receive close supervision to help you provide excellent patient care and treatment.
What you'll do
- Develop your practical skills in both simulated environments and a real-world clinic to provide excellent care.
- Enhance your skills, experience and knowledge in your chosen speciality, as well as your research skills.
- Gain real-world experience by working with real patients in our dental clinic facility.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. We may also make changes to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
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Academic expertise
Future careers
A DClinDent Periodontology provides the opportunity to qualify as a specialist in periodontics. A doctorate qualification will allow you to pursue an academic career in the future.
You will also be able to apply for the membership examinations of the Royal Colleges for Periodontics (MRD).
Entry requirements
- Applicants should be an experienced dentist with a minimum of 3 years’ experience on commencement of the course
- Applicants must be registered with an appropriate regulatory body and be a practising dentist
- Competency in English language (IELTS Level 7 or equivalent) is required
- All suitable applicants will be interviewed which will include a discussion of the proposed research area
- Satisfactory Occupational Health Clearance and DBS are required
- Applicants are required to submit a CV and portfolio of 10 clinical cases to detail academic and professional experience and two references, including one from a Senior Practitioner or Manager with their application.
All offers of a place on this course are subject to satisfactory health screening. It is important to note that should your health screening not be satisfactory your offer of a place on this course may be withdrawn.
If you have already enrolled on the course prior to completion of your health screening, or if your health screening clearance is revoked or changes during the course, you may be required to withdraw from the course even if you have already started.
If you would like to discuss or seek advice in respect of the health screening requirements for this course, please contact the Course Enquiries Team.
This course will involve you working with vulnerable groups of individuals, this may include children. In order to ensure that the University offers places on their programmes to suitable candidates you will be required to obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (formerly termed CRB).
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
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This course is delivered by the School of Medicine and Dentistry
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