MSc Oral Surgery at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

A part-time masters for practising dentists to develop skills and knowledge in oral surgery alongside clinical work. It combines hands-on clinical modules, consultant contact days and research-informed learning, and is accredited by The Royal College of Surgeons of England. Teaching is led by consultants and specialist visiting clinicians at the Peninsula Dental School facilities in Exeter.

Faculty: Peninsula Dental School | Duration: 3 years part-time | Study mode: part-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers foundations of oral surgery and oral surgery in practice (simple and surgical extractions, complications, medically compromised patients, dentoalveolar trauma and oral mucosal disease). Year 2 covers Enhanced Oral Surgery in Practice 1 and 2 (facial pain, unerupted teeth, soft tissue surgery, periradicular surgery, implant placement). The final year is a 60-credit evidence synthesis masters project. Exit awards: PgCert (60 credits), PgDip (120 credits), MSc (180 credits).

Career pathways

Graduates progress into enhanced practice roles in primary care, private practice or hospital-based settings, with advanced diagnostic ability, treatment planning and surgical skills; CBCT accreditation is gained at diploma level.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must be in dental practice in the UK while taking the programme and hold full General Dental Council (GDC) registration as a dental practitioner, with full professional indemnity and normally at least two years of clinical experience. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis subject to meeting these requirements, and eligible applicants attend an interview. Applications include evidence of qualifications (degree certificates or transcripts), a personal statement of about 250-400 words on interest in the course and previous and current related experience, a CV including professional registration details, and proof of sponsorship if applicable. Two academic or professional references may be requested. International applicants need IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element (or an equivalent English language qualification).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,600 a year (2026/27). Part-time, three years: Year 1 and Year 2 £10,600 per year (60 credits each year), Year 3 £5,300 (60 credits) Source

International applicants: GBP 10,600 a year (2026/27). Part-time, three years: Year 1 and Year 2 £10,600 per year (60 credits each year), Year 3 £5,300 (60 credits) Source

Duration: 3 years

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