Endodontics MSc

Program Overview

This part-time Masters in Endodontics enables dentists to enhance their expertise in advanced endodontic treatments. The blended learning format includes online modules and residential weeks, providing a balance of theory and practical application. Students will develop competencies in vital pulp therapy, root canal therapy, and the perio-endo-restorative interface, preparing them to confidently undertake complex cases in their clinical practice.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This part-time Masters is aimed at qualified dentists who wish to expand their area of expertise to include advanced practice in endodontics. You will cover the theory and practical aspects of vital pulp therapy, root canal therapy and the perio-endo-restorative interface to enable you to confidently undertake treatments in your clinical practice.

Outline:

The course is run over three years part-time with an option to exit at the end of each year leading to the award of a PGCert, PGDip or MSc. Its blended learning approach sees the delivery of eight modules in total. Six of these are delivered online and two include a residential week, alongside tutorials, independent study and clinical practice. The residential week will feature lectures, hands on practicals and small group tutorials, and you will have the option to attend clinical sessions every alternate Saturday. The final two modules are centred around clinical practice write-ups and a research project, respectively.

Year 1

• Endodontic diagnosis and vital pulp therapy (20 credits)
• Root canal therapy (20 credits)
• Practical aspects of root canal therapy (20 credits)

Year 2

• Advanced materials (20 credits)
• The perio-endo-restorative interface (20 credits)
• Practical aspects of perio-endo-restorative interface (20 credits)

Year 3

• Clinical portfolio (20 credits)
• Research project (40 credits)
Logbook of work undertaken in practice to be maintained throughout.

Assessment:

Modules will be assessed through essays, assignments, exams, multiple choice questions and oral presentations.

Teaching:

Lecture based modules will be delivered by international speakers through pre-recorded videos, meaning you can plan your study around your personal and work commitments. There will also be a monthly journal club and monthly tutorials to discuss clinical cases and to allow any pertinent discussions about the lectures being undertaken to take place. There is a strong emphasis on independent learning and clinical practice throughout each of the modules to enable you to develop your competency in endodontic treatments.

Careers:

This course will prepare general dental practitioners for undertaking more complex cases and problem-solving in practice. The course's blended learning approach allows you to study around your commitments You will learn from international experts in endodontics Benefit from a residential week You will have the option to attend clinical sessions every alternate Saturday. It is anticipated that the residential weeks will take place in the February of years one and two. Throughout each module, there is a strong emphasis on independent learning and putting this theory into practice by building up a clinical portfolio with your patients. From the outset you will be encouraged to become an independent and self-motivated learner. You will benefit from pre-recorded lecture materials, enabling you to fit your studies around your current commitments. Our unique careers guidance service is tailored to your academic subject area, offering a specialised team (in each of the five academic colleges) who can give you expert advice. Once you have a career in your sights, one-to-one support with CVs and job applications will help give you the edge. If you make the most of the wide range of services you will be able to develop your career from the moment you arrive.

Annual tuition fee: UK: £11,250 International: £11,250 Non EU or International students: Annual tuition fee: £11,250