Program Overview

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Endodontology MSc

The Endodontology MSc program is designed for dentists wishing to develop knowledge and clinical skills in Endodontics. Students will expand their academic, clinical diagnostic, and treatment skills to a higher level.

Programme Structure

The program is 36 months part-time and is led by Professor William McLean, past President of the British Endodontic Society and Congress President for the World Endodontic Congress 2024.

Year One

• ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS IN ORAL SCIENCES: This course develops students' critical understanding of different methodologies and approaches used by researchers in oral sciences.
• BIOLOGICAL BASIS OF ENDODONTIC DISEASE: The course aims to develop a knowledge base required for assessing the needs of patients with endodontic disease.
• INTRODUCTION TO ORAL SCIENCE RESEARCH SKILLS: This course provides training in generic research skills for dentists.
• PRIMARY ROOT CANAL TREATMENT: The course aims to facilitate the acquisition and integration of a knowledge base to provide students with academic knowledge and clinical skills.

Year Two

• ADVANCED ENDODONTICS: The course provides academic knowledge and clinical skills to enable students to develop their skills in diagnosing endodontic problems.
• ENDODONTIC INTERFACES: The course provides academic knowledge and clinical skills to enable students to develop their skills in diagnosing endodontic problems.
• TOOTH LOSS AND STRATEGIES FOR TOOTH REPLACEMENT: The course provides academic knowledge and clinical skills to enable students to develop their skills in diagnosing endodontic problems.

Year Three - Dissertation

Teaching will be delivered in the form of in-person small group seminars/tutorials, case-based discussions, and online sessions.

Career Prospects

Completion of this course will enhance clinical skills in Endodontics, allowing delivery of contemporary treatment to patients. The course aligns with the requirements for accreditation as a dentist with enhanced skills and can support an application for accreditation to work within managed clinical networks.

Fees & Funding

MSc

Home & RUK

• Full-time fee: Ł22,878

International & EU

• Full-time fee: Ł55,350

Additional Fees

• Fee for re-assessment of a dissertation (PGT programme): Ł370
• Submission of thesis after deadline lapsed: Ł350
• Registration/exam only fee: Ł170

Funding Opportunities

• Glasgow Excellence Award (UK)
• World Changers Glasgow Scholarship PGT (EU)
• Global Leadership Scholarship
• GREAT Scholarships 2026
• The Humanitarian Scholarship
• Chevening Scholarship
• Commonwealth Scholarship Schemes
• India Excellence Award
• Erasmus+ Master Degree Loans
• Postgraduate Student Loan (Scotland and EU)
• Postgraduate Loans for Welsh Students
• Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loans England only (PTFL)
• Colfuturo Fundacion para el Futuro de Colombia
• DAAD-University of Glasgow 1-year Masters grant
• Alumni Discount
• Travel Bursary for Forced Migrants
• The Dima Alhaj Scholarship
• Glasgow Highland Society Scholarship

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have a BDS or equivalent and be registered with the General Dental Council.

English Language Requirements

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online: 7.0 overall with no subtest less than 7.0
• TOEFL (ibt, mybest or athome): 100 overall with Reading 24; Listening 24; Speaking 23; Writing 27
• Pearsons PTE Academic: 70 overall with no subtest less than Reading 65; Listening 64; Speaking 78; Writing 72
• Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): 185 overall with no subtest less than 185
• Oxford English Test: 8 overall with no subtest less than 8
• LanguageCert Academic/Academic Online: 75 overall with no subtest less than 75
• Password Skills Plus: 7.0 overall with no subtest less than 7.0
• Trinity College Integrated Skills in English III: Any two subtests no less than 110 and any two subtests no less than 105
• Kaplan Test of English: No subtest less than 500
• University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses: Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion

Alternatives to English Language Qualification

• Degree from majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English)
• Undergraduate 2+2 degrees from majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English)

How to Apply

To apply for a postgraduate taught degree, you must apply online.

Documents

As part of your online application, you also need to submit the following supporting documents:

• A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)
• A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained
• Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)
• One reference letter on headed paper
• Evidence of your English language ability (if your first language is not English)
• Any additional documents required for this programme
• A copy of the photo page of your passport

Application Deadlines

September 2026

• All applicants: 21 August 2026