Program Overview

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Clinical Dentistry (Prosthodontics) (MClinDent)

Overview

The Clinical Dentistry (Prosthodontics) (MClinDent) program is a three-year, full-time course designed to develop the clinical skills, knowledge, and experience needed to deliver the best care to patients and become a mono-specialist in fixed and removable Prosthodontics.

Why Study This Course

• Develop the clinical skills, knowledge, and experience needed to deliver the best care to patients.
• Become a mono-specialist in fixed and removable Prosthodontics.
• Ranked 34th in the world for dentistry (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
• Ranked in the top 4 in the UK for dentistry (The Complete University Guide 2025).
• On completion, awarded the MClinDent qualification in Prosthodontics by Cardiff University and eligible to enter the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Membership in Prosthodontic (MProstho) examination.

Admissions Criteria

Entry Requirements

• A primary dental qualification (BDS/DDS or equivalent).
• 2 years' full-time equivalent post-qualification experience.
• Evidence of registration as a dental practitioner.
• Evidence of passing the MJDF/MFDS/FDS qualifications of the Royal College of Surgeons.
• A personal statement describing clinical experience and understanding of the program's requirements.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS with an overall score of 7.0 with 6.5 in all subskills.
• A primary dental qualification taught in a country on the UKVI list of exceptions and no more than 2 years old.
• A pass in a language test for registration with a regulatory authority in a country where the first language is English, no longer than 2 years prior to the start of the program.
• Evidence of 2 years' experience of practicing in a country where the first language is English.

Course Structure

Year One

• Foundation to Restorative Dentistry with Emphasis on Prosthodontics (30 credits).
• Foundation to Restorative Dentistry with Emphasis on Periodontics (30 credits).
• Foundation to Restorative Dentistry with Emphasis on Endodontics (30 credits).
• Research methods and data analysis in healthcare (30 credits).

Year Two

• Removable Prosthodontics (30 credits).
• Advanced Operative (30 credits).
• Prosthodontic Clinical Practice (30 credits).
• MCD - Implantology (30 credits).

Year Three

• Dissertation (Pros) (60 credits).
• Advanced Clinical Prosthodontics (30 credits).
• Advanced Clinical Removable Prosthodontics (30 credits).

Learning and Assessment

Teaching Methods

• Lectures.
• Seminars.
• Tutorials.
• Clinical attachments.
• Self-directed learning.

Assessment Methods

• Extended essays.
• Clinical assessments.
• Oral presentations.
• Short answer questions.
• Statistical assignments.
• Library and information skills assignments.
• Dissertation (not more than 20,000 words).

Tuition Fees

Fees for Home Status

• Year one: £54,700, with a £5,000 deposit.
• Year two: £54,700.
• Year three: £54,700.

Fees for Overseas Status

• Year one: £54,700, with a £5,000 deposit.
• Year two: £54,700.
• Year three: £54,700.

Funding

Postgraduate Loans

Available for master's degree study starting in September 2026 or later.

Alumni Discount

Available for Cardiff University graduates starting an eligible master's in 2026/27.

Career Prospects

On successful completion, opportunities to pursue a career as a specialist in Prosthodontics.