Course summary
The University of Birmingham School of Dentistry is an acknowledged world leader in innovative online dental education. This new blended learning MSc in Restorative Dentistry has been designed and developed by a large team of experts, with an awareness of the needs of contemporary dentists. The course will deliver progressive study through Certificate, Diploma and MSc levels providing you with detailed understanding and clinical skills for successful, predictable and enjoyable advanced restorative dentistry. Teaching during the two-year course is delivered online and in two face-to-face residential courses in a highly accessible format designed by the School of Dentistry’s professional e-learning team. This two-year distance learning MSc programme will provide advanced training in the subjects most commonly carried out in clinical practice:
- Direct restorations
- Periodontics
- Endodontics
- Fixed and removable prosthodontics
Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Restorative Dentistry (20 credits) Module 2: Foundations of Restorative Dentistry (20 credits) Module 3: Fundamentals of Restorative Dentistry (20 credits) Module 4: Intermediate Restorative Procedures (20 credits) Module 5: Advanced Restorative Procedures (20 credits) Module 6: Complex Restorative Procedures (20 credits) Module 7: Clinical Portfolio (60 credits)
Assessment method
Assessment Methods Module 1 Clinical photography exercise SWOT analysis Practice newsletter Critical appraisal Practical dental anatomy exercises Module 2 Periodontal assessment exercises Treatment planning exercises Bleaching case report / treatment planning exercises Removable partial denture design exercise Module 3 Practical simulation exercises Structured clinical case exercises Module 4 Practical simulation exercises Structured clinical case exercises Treatment planning exercises Module 5 Practical simulation exercises Periodontal clinical case exercise Treatment planning exercise Module 6 Practical simulation exercises Endodontics short answer questions Endodontic clinical case exercises Treatment planning exercises Module 7 Structured clinical case portfolio Literature review Viva voce examination
How to apply
International applicants
You can satisfy our English language requirements in two ways: by holding an English language qualification to the right level by taking and successfully completing one of our English courses for international students English to IELTS 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component). If you need help with your English language skills then support is available. The English for Academic Purposes Presessional course is for international students who have a conditional offer to study at the University, but who do not currently meet the English language requirements. The course is tailored to your level of English and allows you to meet the English language requirements for your programme without retaking IELTS. The EAP programme runs throughout the year and offers different programme lengths ranging from 6 to 42 weeksThe length of course you need depends on your future course, your existing IELTS score and the English level you need for your university degree.
Entry requirements
The course is designed for dentists at all stages of their careers, anywhere in the world. For the duration of course you must be employed in suitable clinical setting that will provide patients requiring a range of restorative treatments, on which case report exercises are based.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
For more detailed information on available funding and fees for postgraduate courses please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/fees-funding
Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT