DClinDent Doctorate Clinical Dentistry (Endodontology) at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

This three-year full-time DClinDent in Endodontology provides structured clinical training for dentists seeking advanced competence. It combines clinical experience, interdisciplinary teaching, and research to support the management of complex endodontic cases.

Duration: 36 months full-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers research methods and statistics, fundamentals of endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics and oral sciences. Year 2 covers advanced endodontic therapy, imaging, vital pulp therapy and interdisciplinary endodontics, and Year 3 covers dental traumatology, endodontic microsurgery, orofacial pain and quality improvement, with research projects and supervised clinical care throughout.

Career pathways

Curriculum is aligned with the Endodontics Specialist Curriculum approved by the General Dental Council; completion supports an application to sit the Dental Specialty Fellowship Examination (DSFE) in Endodontics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no subtest below 7.0 (also accepts TOEFL iBT 104 for tests from 21 January 2026, PTE Academic 70, Cambridge C1/C2 185); tests must be taken within 2 years 5 months of the start date. Applications open October 2026 for 2027 entry.

Domestic applicants: GBP 60,255 a year (2027-28). Full-time; same fee applies every year of the programme (Home & RUK) Source

International applicants: GBP 60,255 a year (2027-28). Full-time; same fee applies every year of the programme (International & EU) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 36 months full-time

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