DDSc Orthodontics at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

This Programme fulfils the need for dental practitioners to have access to a higher dental degree which provides specialist clinical training in Orthodontics. Please note, this course is subject to approval for 2026 entry; course content may be subject to change.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences | Duration: 36 months full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The DDSc is a 3-year full time Doctorate programme comprising 540 credits. The programme has 180 credits in year one mostly at master’s level and 360 credits in years two and three at doctorate level. Compulsory modules in year one include Research Methods Online (15 Credits), Communication, Health Promotion and Clinical Governance, Research Protocol, Orthodontic Patient Clinical Assessment, Orthodontic Treatment Planning, Orthodontic Appliances a.

Career pathways

You can start building good professional networks by attending events and employability activities. Our events are designed to develop your skills and expose you to many different employers, as well as to help you make contacts in your field.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution. The programme is intended for graduates of BDS/BChD programmes or equivalent, with some vocational experience. Candidates for whom English is not their first language need to provide documentary evidence of their competency in English.; English language: IELTS 7.0 overall, with no component below 6.5

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 32,200 a year (2026/27). full-time Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 36 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://theuniversityofliverpool.my.site.com/

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