Clinical Dentistry (Paediatric Dentistry)

Our MSc Paediatric Dentistry course will equip you with the advanced academic knowledge and clinical skills required to practice as a specialist in paediatric dentistry.<br/><br/>This is a full-time, three-year masters degree that combines the taught and research elements of the MSc with a mandatory clinical training unit.<br/><br/>You will build up your knowledge of literature in this field, learning from consultants and specialists in paediatric dentistry. Taught elements are delivered in lectures, seminars, practical skills sessions and online learning.<br/><br/>You will develop your clinical skills at the University Dental Hospital of Manchester, with general anaesthesia lists running at Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital and Trafford General Hospital.<br/><br/>Clinical teaching involves close supervision of a personal cohort of patients with a broad range of paediatric dental needs, including those with dental anomalies, trauma and caries, under supervision by hospital specialists and consultants. Clinical training involves attendance at consultant new patient clinics.<br/><br/>You will attend at least three clinical sessions/week from Semester 2 onwards. <br/><br/>Completing this course will prepare you to practice as a specialist paediatric dentist or pursue a clinical academic or research career in this field. You will be eligible to sit the Membership in Paediatric Dentistry tri-collegiate specialty membership examination upon completion of the course.