Postgraduate Certificate in Dental Education at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

The Postgraduate Certificate in Dental Education is a part-time course for dental professionals involved in teaching, supervision and mentoring. It builds foundations in teaching, learning, assessment, curriculum design and educational leadership.

Faculty: University of Cambridge Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) | Department: University of Cambridge Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) | Duration: Course dates 1 Oct 2027 to 30 Jun 2028 (part-time) | Intake: 1 October 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two modules, Core Skills in Dental Education and Supporting Dental Learning, combining in-person and online sessions; summative assessments total 9,000 to 11,000 words.

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Entry requirements

Typically a good UK undergraduate degree such as a 2.1, or international equivalent. Applicants must be a post-foundation-year dentist or Dental Care Professional involved in teaching or mentoring, hold a dental or DCP (or other relevant healthcare) qualification, and have at least one year of experience as a mentor. Deadline 27 May 2027. English language proficiency is required before admission if English is not a first language (conditional offer). Overseas students attend in-person teaching on visitor immigration permission.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,406 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 10,812 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: 1 October 2027

Duration: Course dates 1 Oct 2027 to 30 Jun 2028 (part-time)

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/icicpcdte/apply

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