Program Overview

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Postgraduate Taught

Study

Fixed & Removable Prosthodontics MClinDent

We are now open for applications for January 2026 start. The details on this page are for the year of entry (programme starting in January 2026).

Key information

Study mode:

Blended learning

Duration:

Four years. Online with face-to-face training blocks.

Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent):

UK 360/ECTS 180

Application status:

Open

Start date:

January 2026

Course essentials

Our Fixed & Removable Prosthodontics MClinDent is a comprehensive restorative dentistry course focusing on fixed and removable prosthodontics, designed to advance skills in complex multi-disciplinary dental problems. Designed for dental practitioners in high-level practice, you will use these skills in your own practice throughout the course. This course is mostly delivered online, so you can study anywhere in the world with minimum disruption to your professional and personal life while benefiting from world-class teaching. In addition to online teaching

Key benefits

• Internationally renowned centre of excellence for teaching and research in dentistry. Ranked #1 UK and #4 World (QS 2025)
• Intensive face-to-face training blocks in London or Dubai to learn and practice contemporary clinical techniques at world-class training facilities.
• Pioneers of distance learning in dentistry with over 25 years' experience.
• Course material delivered by a team of highly experienced clinical tutors and academics, many of whom are world-leaders in their field.
• Multi-authored online course text material supported by extensive references and access to institutional library facilities.
• Online support through regular webinars and tutorials presented by core staff and expert tutors.

Course director

Professor Brian Millar

Entry requirements

UK applicants

• A recognised undergraduate dental qualification
• A dental qualification acceptable to King's and employment as a dentist in a dental practice, dental school, hospital, or community dental services environment.
• Access to adequate clinical facilities and to patients requiring treatment relevant to the subject area.
• Approved photography equipment, as part of the monitoring process (advice on this will be given in the first face-to-face teaching block).
• Headset, microphone and webcam
• High quality internet connection for tutorials with minimum speeds of 2Mbps down and 3Mbps up
• JavaScript, cookies and pop up windows must be enabled.

International applicants

• A Dental degree from a recognised institution. The recognised status of an institution will be assessed after submission of an application.
• English language band: D
• To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.

Selection process

• Our first application deadline is 1 November 2025 (23:59 UK time). The final application deadline for this programme is 21 November 2025 (23:59 UK time).
• After the first application deadline:
  • if the programme is not yet full, we will continue to accept applications until all available places are filled, up to the final application deadline above
  • if the programme becomes full before the final application deadline stated above, we will close the programme to further applications
• Applications must be made online using the King’s application portal apply.kcl.ac.uk
• A non – refundable application fee of £85 applies.
• You will have two options to apply to. Please make sure that you apply for the pathway that is your preference for the face-to-face training location.
  • Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics MClinDent - London pathway (Part-time Distance Learning)
  • Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics MClinDent - Dubai pathway (Part-time Distance Learning)
• Places at both centres are subject to availability and early application is advised to secure your preference.

Personal statement and supporting information

• Personal Statement: Yes
  • A personal statement is required. This can be entered directly into the online application form (maximum 4,000 characters) or uploaded as an attachment to the online application form (maximum 2 pages). You should describe how the degree will fit into your career plan and demonstrate a focused interest in the programme. Please provide details of your access to: up to date computer access and broadband internet, adequate clinical facilities and an appropriate selection of patients; approved video equipment, as part of the monitoring process (advice on this will be given in the first intensive face-to-face session).
• Previous Academic Study: Yes
  • A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents.
• References: Yes
  • One academic reference is required. A professional reference will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago.
• Other: Optional
  • You may wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of your application.

Teaching methods - what to expect

• Blended learning
• Clinical skills simulation
• Directed self-study
• Online discussions
• Seminars & Tutorials
• Online lectures

You will be taught mostly online through King’s E-learning and Teaching Service (KEATS) which provides information, interactive questions, assignments, use of bibliographic databases and reading material. Our students participate in online tutorials and discussion groups, interacting with expert tutors and their fellow students. Face-to-face lectures and hands-on training take place in blocks in the first three years. Students are required to undertake and build a reflective log of clinical work in their own general practice.

Topics covered in the course modules

• Treatment planning and diagnostics
• Prevention at primary, secondary and tertiary levels
• Management of missing teeth
• Implant placement and restoration including -immediate, delayed, single unit to large units with soft tissue procedures
• Dentures of all types and designs, complete and partial including implant retained and precision attachments
• Bridges of all types including adhesive designs
• Occlusion assessment and treatment, managing lost OVD
• Treatment of tooth wear, TMD, bruxism
• Endodontics from assessment, access, filing, shaping, obturation, dealing with perforations and broken file retrieval
• Digital dentistry and the workflow from clinic to laboratory
• Smile design
• Aesthetic dentistry
• Aesthetic veneers – direct, indirect, chairside, semi-direct
• Orthodontics in relation to restorative and aesthetic dentistry
• Periodontology – including surgery
• Tooth restoration of all cavity types, materials, direct and indirect
• Restoring cavities with bulk-fill, monochromatic and layering techniques
• MI dentistry and its application to clinical practice
• Tooth preparation for all types of indirect restorations and design, margin design and positioning
• Restoration of root filled teeth
• Restoration of broken down teeth
• Patient management
• Management of compromised patients
• Critical appraisal
• Research methods and statistics

Assessment

Typically 60% of each module is assessed through exams and 40% through assignments, with the exception of the FRP Clinical module which is assessed through a portfolio of case work, and the FRP Research module which is assessed by a dissertation.

You can take your exams in London or, for overseas students, at centres in your country of residence.

Structure

Required modules

Year 1

• Introduction to Fixed & Removable Prosthodontics (30 credits)
• Treatment Planning & Preparation of the Mouth (30 credits)
• Complete Dentures (30 credits)
• Face-to-face training block

Year 2

• Fixed Prosthodontics (30 credits)
• Aetiology & Management of Tooth Wear (30 credits)
• Biomaterials Science (30 credits)
• Face-to-face training block

Year 3

• Advanced Prosthodontics (30 credits)
• Prosthodontic Care for Medically/Clinically Compromised Patients & Elderly People (30 credits)
• Statistics & Epidemiology (30 credits)
• Face-to-face training block

Year 4

• FRP: Clinical (30 credits)
• Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics Research Report

Employability

Our graduates have continued in general practice, offering a higher standard of clinical care with increased confidence and ability. Many have used the course to gain the confidence to enter independent practice, and some have gone on to teaching posts in universities.

Tuition Fees

UK:

Part time: £16,950 per year

International:

Part time: £16,950 per year

These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.

Deposit

When you receive an offer for this course you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit of £1,000 to secure your place. The deposit will be credited towards your total fee payment.

Additional Costs

In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:

• Travel, accommodation and subsistence for the face-to-face training blocks in London or Dubai during years 1 , 2 and 3.
• High quality internet access and connection for tutorials with minimum speeds of 2Mbps down and 3Mbps up.
• Computer equipment including headset, microphone and webcam.
• Photography equipment (to be discussed further at enrolment): digital camera with a macro lens and ring flash; SD card; retractors and mirrors; photo editing software.
• Since this is a clinical skills programme the majority of students find that they benefit from use of clinical operating loupes with or without headlamp illumination in order to facilitate their clinical development.
• Books if you choose to buy your own copies.
• Library fees and fines.
• Personal photocopies and printing of course materials.
• Binding for logbooks/dissertations -binding is not necessary but is optional.
• Society membership fees.
• Conference attendance (optional).
• Stationery.
• Examination fees (if not taken at venue in London).
• Graduation costs.

Students will also be expected to bear any costs relating to providing clinical treatment for the clinical cases required for the course. Access to reasonable and compliant equipment and materials will be expected.