DDSc Paediatric Dentistry 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 Paediatric Dentistry. 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, Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Paediatric Dentistry, Dental Management of the Anxious Child.

Career pathways

Potential career pathways include, but are not limited to, the roles of:

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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. It is expected that applicants should be one of the following: Graduates in Dental Surgery of this University Graduates with a dental first degree from another approved university, which is recognised by the General Dental Council Graduates with a dental first degree from another approved university, which is not recognised by the General Dental Council. Other Requirements 2 year post qualification relevant clinical experience

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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