MSc Special Care Dentistry at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

Join a flexible MSc in Special Care Dentistry you can study online. Learn to provide holistic dental care for patients with special care needs. Join our Institute of Dentistry online to develop your theoretical knowledge, clinical expertise, and confidence in special care dentistry.

Duration: 36 months | Study mode: online | Intake: September | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll study the following courses that make up the 180 credits of this Masters degree. You can also choose to exit early, earning a: Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits), or Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits). 180 credits.

Career pathways

in special care dentistry Your qualification in Special Care Dentistry will help you move into or progress within a career in this growing area of dentistry. The public dental service will often look for a postgraduate qualification when looking to appoint senior dental officers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

This degree is for qualified dentists with interest and experience of treating patients with a special care need. To join us for this degree, you should: hold a BDS or equivalent dental degree have been qualified for at least four years be working in practice currently be registered by the General Dental Council (or equivalent in your country) and have appropriate clinical experience.

GBP 17,760 for the whole programme. Indicative total tuition cost, pay-as-you-go by credit. This indicative cost is based on 180 credits of study over three years, starting in September 2027. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 36 months

Apply through the official page: https://on.abdn.ac.uk/degrees/special-care-dentistry/

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