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Course Overview

It aims to produce competent and reflective practitioners as well as encouraging opportunities for research and further postgraduate development. The programme aims to develop confident senior practitioners who have a comprehensive understanding of, and proficiency in, the principles and management of oral medicine, microbiology, immunology and infection control.

The Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical and Diagnostic Oral Sciences is perfect for dentists and healthcare alliance professionals (infection control pathway), keen to increase their abilities to save lives by diagnosing and managing oral manifestations of systemic disease and infections, and by preventing infection transmission.

The courses aim to prepare you to be a safe practitioner, with the theoretical knowledge and expertise you need to confidently diagnose and manage the most challenging infections and the oral manifestations of systemic diseases and confidently manage infection control in dental settings.

Taught by renowned international academics and experts in the field, you will learn how to effectively apply theory to practice in a safe learning environment. You will be exposed to an intensive mix of lectures, seminars and practical workshops using advanced clinical case scenarios, simulations, as well as contemporary ways of learning evidence-based medicine and problem-solving. You will have the opportunity to discuss with peer students from other courses for a multidisciplinary approach and develop sound judgement based on evidence.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

Applicants must hold a degree of at least 2ii Honours standard or equivalent or demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning. In addition, applicants must:

a) Have gained a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), or equivalent, or other approved qualification in a cognate area

b) For those residing outside the UK, be currently registered within their profession within their own country and have access to an appropriate patient base to facilitate study;

c) or those practicing on patients in the College#:

  • Be registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) or other approved professional body registration
  • Provide evidence of good health
  • Provide evidence of Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance or equivalent and

d) Provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GSCE grade C or equivalent) or for international students, a minimum English level of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent with no band score under 5.5 or equivalent English language examinations and tests; and

e) Provide two satisfactory references, one of which must be an academic reference.

# Criterion c) is only for those who are practicing on patients in the college. If an applicant cannot meet criterion c) then they can undertake the courses but would not practice on patients – their practice would be simulation-based.

English Language Requirements

English language requirements for international applicants
The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.

Ulster recognizes a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

Fees

16210  GBP


This information was accurate on : 14/04/2021
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