Program Overview

Advanced and Specialist Healthcare (Dental Educational Practice) MSc

The Advanced and Specialist Healthcare (Dental Educational Practice) MSc is a part-time, work-related course designed specifically for registered dental professionals. The course provides the route for National Health Service (NHS) Health Education England (HEE) ‘Mentorship for Training Supervisors’ and other appropriately qualified students to achieve from a PG Certificate up to a full Master's qualification.

Overview

The course is a joint collaboration between the University of Kent and National Health Service (NHS) Health Education England (HEE). Students enter via an approved articulation arrangement route having gained 30 credits from the approved Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) from the successful completion of a NHS HEE Mentorship for Training Supervisors’ (or equivalent).

Entry Requirements

• Students enter via an approved articulation arrangement route having gained 30 credits Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) from the successful completion of a NHS England’s "Mentorship for Training Supervisors" programme (or equivalent).
• All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.
• International students: Please see the University's International Student website for entry requirements by country and other relevant information. Due to visa restrictions, students who require a student visa to study cannot study part-time unless undertaking a distance or blended-learning programme with no on-campus provision.

English Language Entry Requirements

This course requires a Good level of English language, equivalent to B2 on CEFR. Details on how to meet this requirement can be found on the University's English Language requirements webpage.

Course Structure

The following modules are indicative of those offered on this course:

• Stage 1 (PG Certificate): WKBL9130 - Delivery of Education in Professional Practice (30 credits) Autumn-Spring terms
• Stage 2 (PG Diploma): An optional module (30 credits) - Autumn/Spring terms, WKBL8820 - Research Skills (30 credits) - Spring/Summer terms
• Stage 3 (MSc): WKBL8160 - Work-related Project and Dissertation (60 credits)

Teaching and Assessment

Prior to attending the taught session, students will be asked to undertake preparatory reading and tasks, carry out work-based investigations, and participant-led presentations. All assessment tasks are designed to allow students to develop expertise in the application of dental professional practice within the context of their work and subject interest.

Research

Kent’s excellent performance in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) confirmed its position as one of the UK’s leading universities. Current research areas include:

• Experiential learning
• Reflective practice
• Communities of practice
• Dental education
• Professionalisation
• Primary dental care

Fees and Funding

The 2025/26 annual tuition fees for this course are:

• For details of when and how to pay fees and charges, please see the University's Student Finance Guide.
• Tuition fees may be increased in the second and subsequent years of the course. Detailed information on possible future increases in tuition fees is contained in the Tuition Fees Increase Policy.

Career Support

A postgraduate degree in Applied Dental Professional Practice is a particularly valuable and flexible qualification that can open the door to exciting careers in many professions. Students are successfully using this programme to develop clinical, educational, and policy-making career pathways in the dental sector at local, regional, and national levels.

Your Future

The course is designed to encourage students to think more deeply about the challenges associated with their educational professional practice while enabling them to tailor their degree to their particular interests and career aspirations. Building on Kent's success as the region's leading institution for student employability, the University offers many opportunities for students to develop the specific skills and aptitudes that employers will value.

General Information

The University of Kent makes every effort to ensure that the information contained in its publicity materials is fair and accurate and to provide educational services as described. However, the courses, services, and other matters may be subject to change. For more information, see the University's terms and conditions.