MSc (Clin) Orthodontics at University of Manchester

Our course will help you to understand the scientific basis of orthodontics. "There's a brilliant teaching hospital with excellent consultants. The teaching and support has always been of an extremely high level and I get plenty of clinical experience. "Seeing the changes we can achieve for patients and the effect this has on their self-esteem is hugely rewarding." Amy Gallacher / MSc (Clin) Orthodontics. Learn contemporary orthodontic treatment techniques and understand current thinking relevant to the diagnosis, treatment planning and clinical management of patients.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health  |  Duration: 3 years FT  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

There are four main components to this course. Research Methods Component (15 credits): Training in skills related to design, execution and interpretation of clinical and clinically-related research. Compulsory units include MSc Dissertation, Basic Orthodontic Diagnosis, Orthodontic Principles, Reflective Orthodontic Practice, Applied Principles in Orthodontics, Research Methods.

Career pathways

Orthodontics is a fascinating, stimulating specialty that offers a number of career opportunities. Orthodontists enjoy their clinical work and this can be undertaken in a specialist practice setting funded either through a state-run scheme, eg the NHS, or in a private setting where treatment is funded directly by the patients.

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