Program Overview

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Oral Surgery MSc

The Master of Science in Oral Surgery provides a unique and highly relevant approach to clinical oral surgery. The MSc is delivered by leading clinicians and scientists who will help students develop the skills and knowledge to provide high-quality, safe, and effective clinical care, based on the latest clinical evidence.

Course Overview

The clinical content of the programme includes the management of patients with complex medical problems; simple and complex extractions; management of the complications of oral surgery; surgical removal of roots and unerupted teeth; management of wisdom teeth and odontogenic cysts; and the diagnosis and management of facial pain.

Clinical Highlights

• Hands-on experience of treating patients under local anaesthetic and general anaesthetic
• Dental radiology
• Medical emergencies
• Management and treatment planning of patients with complex medical problems

Research Highlights

• Introduction to the skills needed for conducting scientific research, both qualitative and quantitative, including literature searching and critical analysis, project management, ethical issues, and data analysis using appropriate statistical methods
• Formulate ideas and hypotheses to develop and prepare an individual, original research dissertation

Clinical Simulation

Before treating patients, students will learn the principles of soft and hard tissue management on "phantom head" models.

Clinical Treatment Facilities

Students will treat patients under the supervision of oral surgery specialists. Clinical teaching will include treatment under local anaesthetic and general anaesthetic with low student-to-staff ratios that will enhance the learning experience.

Course Details and Modules

This programme is only available to study full-time. The programme runs from September to July (10 months). The course is divided into three sections: Clinical Oral Surgery, Audit and Service Improvement, and Research.

Year 1 Compulsory Modules

• Research Methods Ethics and Statistics (30 credits)
• Audit and Service Improvement in Clinical Practice (15 credits)
• Medical Emergencies (15 credits)
• Dental Radiology (15 credits)
• Individual Project (45 credits)
• Clinical Practice of Oral Surgery (60 credits)

All modules are compulsory.

Learning and Teaching

Students will learn through a blend of lectures, seminars, tutorials, simulated and patient-facing clinics, complemented by collaborative work, scenario-based and e-learning.

Assessment

Assessments on this programme have been designed to be authentic in reflecting the skills required to be an effective clinician and oral surgeon at a masterly level. A variety of written assessment techniques will be used to demonstrate academic literacy, including short answer questions, a dissertation, and reflective clinical logs.

Entry Requirements

• Primary dental qualification that is acceptable to the University of Leeds: BDS, BChD or equivalent.
• Two years full-time (or equivalent) post-graduation clinical experience in hospital dentistry or General Dental Practice.
• Two references are required: one academic reference from a registered dental practitioner and one reference from an employer.

Health and Disclosure and Barring Screening

All successful applicants will also need to pass health and disclosure and barring screening.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 7.0 overall, with no less than 6.5 in every skill.

Fees

• UK: £31,000 (Total)
• International: £57,250 (Total)

Deposit

A £2,000 deposit must be paid when accepting an offer to secure a place on the course.

Additional Cost Information

There may be additional costs related to the course or programme of study, or related to being a student at the University of Leeds.

Scholarships and Financial Support

There may be help for students in the form of loans and non-repayable grants from the University and from the government. Scholarships are also available to help fund Masters studies.

Career Opportunities

This programme will build clinical experience and confidence in oral surgery and equip students with knowledge and skills that will allow them to take their clinical career forward. Alumni of this programme have gone on to develop their own independent oral surgery practice, progressed in specialist teaching posts, and progressed into NHS Core Training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

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