Special Care Dentistry (Online) MSc

Earn your MSc in Special Care Dentistry online, in a part-time programme that fits around your current practice. 10% NHS staff discount. Learn to provide holistic dental care for patients with special care needs. Join our Institute of Dentistry online to develop your theoretical knowledge, clinical expertise, and confidence in special care dentistry.

No need for a career break
This flexible online degree is designed to fit around your existing practice. Teaching is delivered part-time online, in combination with in-practice learning. You’ll be encouraged to put your learning into practice immediately, effectively improving your way of working. With our support, you’ll develop your skills and understanding in:


- special care dentistry


- the patient-centred approach to care


- a range of conditions and disabilities


- critical thinking, care planning and delivery from evidenced sources


- research and appraisal.


Outstanding expertise
In this robust and established degree, you’ll learn from professionals who are delivering special care dentistry services day-to-day, all highly experienced specialists in the field.

Grow your professional network
Peer learning and networking are central to this degree. You’ll have access to academic staff from the Institute of Dentistry, as well as the opportunity to learn from and share your experiences with other dental professionals on the programme.

Start with a postgraduate certificate or diploma in Special Care Dentistry
In this modular degree, busy dentists can choose to study for a one-year postgraduate certificate, two-year postgraduate diploma, or a full MSc in Special Care Dentistry. You can work your way up through these qualifications at a flexible pace. You have six years to complete the full MSc programme, and can take breaks along the way.

Who can join this MSc in Special Care Dentistry?
This distance-learning degree is designed for qualified, registered dentists.
You need to be working in practice currently, as you’ll use your experiences in current practice as part of your learning.