Program Overview

MSc Dental Implantology

Overview

This three-year, part-time programme is for dental practitioners who want to improve their skills within the discipline of implant dentistry. This course provides exemplary one-to-one supervision within a private clinical practice setting alongside theoretical teaching to support you on your journey to become a confident implantologist.

A newly curated curriculum matches the purpose-designed Dental School located in Bristol city centre. Here, you will cover the basics of implant surgery science, restoration, and surgical planning in the first year and build on this knowledge across the second year, with hands-on practical and simulation exercises to support your learning. In the third year, you have the opportunity to complete a dissertation on the topic of your choosing.

We aim to produce caring, knowledgeable, and skilful practitioners who are competent in the provision of the planning, surgical, restorative, and maintenance aspects of dental implant treatment, within the limits of the individual clinician. Access outstanding resources through the Clinical Skills Suite at our new School and the Vesalius Clinical Training Unit.

Bench fees are charged for this programme (detailed below). The bench fees are to cover clinical costs, such as sourcing a patient for students to work on, materials for practical sessions, and clinical supervised environment.

Key Information

• Programme duration: Three years part-time
• Start date: September 2025
• Application deadline: 8 August 2025
• Delivery method: Online with On-Campus Elements
• Location: Clifton
• Awards available: MSc

Programme Structure

The first two years contain three units each, two of which are theory-based modules with hands-on sessions and one clinical module where patients are provided, spread over the academic year (September-July). They are designed to suit a working dentist seeking part-time studies.

Year 1 and 2 will require approximately 20 attendance days each, plus additional distance learning sessions and assessments. In year 3, you will work (distance learning) with a supervisor to complete a dissertation in a subject of your choice related to dental implants.

Entry Requirements

• You will typically need a Bachelor of Dental Surgery or an equivalent United Kingdom General Dental Council-registrable dental qualification.
• You will also need at least two year's work experience in dentistry post-graduation and must be registered with the UK General Dental Council; a current GDC registration certificate must be uploaded with the application.
• You must submit all required documents to the specifications detailed in the programme's Admissions Statement to be considered for review.
• See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level B.

Fees and Funding

• Home: part-time (three years) - £9,300 per year
• Overseas: part-time (three years) - £13,133 per year
• Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to an 8% increase in fees each year.

Bench Fees

• Year one: £7,695
• Year two: £7,695
• Year three: £1,500
• Further information about bench fees can be found on our webpages.
• Confirmation of bench fees will be stated in the offer letter sent to applicants.

Deposit

• £2,000 for both home and overseas students.

Alumni Discount

University of Bristol students and graduates can benefit from a 25% reduction in tuition fees for postgraduate study. Check your eligibility for an alumni discount.

Funding and Scholarships

The Grundy Educational Trust provides funding for UK citizens or residents looking to complete a postgraduate programme in a STEM subject (sciences, technology, engineering, mathematics).

Career Prospects

This programme is aimed at experienced dental practitioners who would like to develop their skills in providing dental implants for their patients in practice.

World-Leading Research

• The University of Bristol is ranked fifth for research in the UK (Times Higher Education).
• 94% of our research assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent.