Primary Dental Care

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This Masters programme is designed for dental graduates who are currently working in either the salaried primary care service or dental practice in the UK.

Key facts

* MSc (Dent Sci): 36 months part-time
* Contact: Postgraduate Admissions Team

Why Glasgow

* The degree is offered on a part-time basis over three years and will allow you to continue practising while studying for the qualification.

* The close involvement of NHS clinical staff in delivering the programme ensures that it is relevant to future employment.

* The clinical scenario-based learning environment also allows the development of key problem-solving skills and team skills including peer evaluation.
* You will have the opportunity to attend all postgraduate lectures in the Dental School which includes invited speakers from the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons in Glasgow and from dental companies.

Year 1

* Core course consisting of basic sciences, health sciences and research sciences.

Year 2

Specialist course of choice

* Endodontics
* Periodontics
* Fixed prosthodontics
* Removable prosthodontics
* Orthodontics
* Paediatric dentistry
* Special care dentistry
* Fixed/removable prosthodontics
* Oral surgery
* Sedation.

Year 3

* Research course

You must have an undergraduate degree in dentistry and be a dental practitioner practising in the UK/EU with three years post-qualification experience.Further information regarding academic entry requirements:student.recruitment@glasgow.ac.uk English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B) TOEFL iBT® test: 92 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.