About Endodontics Msc(dentsci) in University of Glasgow

Specialise in dealing with the cause, diagnoses, prevention and treatment of diseases of the tooth's dental pulp. This Masters programme is designed for dental graduates who wish to develop clinical skills in endodontics.

• Gain a qualification enabling you to extend your clinical diagnostic and treatment skills and receive a solid grounding in research methodologies.

• Attend specialist society conferences such as the British Endodontic Society and the British Society of Restorative Dentistry.
• Attend all postgraduate lectures in the Dental School which includes external speakers and speakers from dental companies.

You will attend lectures and seminars and take part in tutorials and Pre-clinical skills sessions, as well as undertaking clinical sessions under direct clinical supervision.

You will take a core course consisting of basic sciences, health sciences and research sciences, and a number of clinical courses dedicated to didactic teaching, reflective learning, clinical procedures and hands-on training in endodontics.

Clinical courses

Year 1

• Quality Improvement in health care 
• Evidence-based Research in Medicine and Statistics 
• Medical and Research Ethics 
• Biology of endodontic diseases
• Decontamination and Infection Control 
• Principles and practice of root canal treatment
• Interdisciplinary Endodontics 

Year 2

• Management of endodontic problems and failure
• Endodontics within the population and options for tooth replacement
• Endodontics - Research 

Please note, this course does not lead to MRD.

Programme alteration or discontinuation
The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all programmes as advertised. In exceptional circumstances, however, the University may withdraw or alter a programme. For more information, please see: Student contract.

CAREER PROSPECTS

This qualification will prepare you for a clinical academic post or clinical dental practice both in the UK and overseas.

If you are an oversees student you will need to sit the Overseas Registration Examination if you wish to practise dentistry in the UK.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

You should have a universally recognised dental qualification with two years' post-qualifying, relevant experience.

You must supply:

• Referee's report [2]
• Degree transcripts
• Certificate of Dental Registration
• English Language Certificate
• Curriculum Vitae
• Funding confirmation
• Personal statement.

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 7.0 with no sub-test under 7.0.
• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.

Common equivalent English language qualifications

All stated English tests are acceptable for admission to this programme:

TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)

• 100 with minimum R 24, L 24, S 23, W 27.
• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.

PTE (Academic)

• 70 with minimum 70 in all subtests.
• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.

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