UK MS and ME and Masters

MASTER IN DENTISTRY IN THE UK

• The post-graduation dentistry program focuses on providing necessary skills and learning to confidently approach and operate complex & demanding dentistry and endodontic cases. Students will study the diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with complex dentistry problems and scientific treatment of patients with endodontic and other restorative problems

• Students will also study and adapt research methodology skills that lead them to undertake a research project and enhance their expertise. Furthermore, students will also develop a broad understanding of the principles of dental public health  

• Dentistry related courses have a curriculum that includes topics like regenerative dentistry, Laboratory skills, and laboratory projects in regenerative dentistry, health promotion, oral epidemiology, clinical statistics, forensic dentistry, clinical implantology, dental law and ethics, oral surgery, oral sciences, etc 

• Jobs in the field of dentistry or dental health may be categorized in different areas such as community dental care, dental public health, hospital dental care, and armed forces. The basic job responsibilities as a dentist are to provide knowledge and awareness to people about oral healthcare, examining teeth and diagnosing dental conditions using different tools, determine treatment options, initiate clinical treatments like restoring tooth (tooth decay) and medicate gum disease, maintaining patient records, train and manage staff and market services, etc

• New or fresh dentists may earn around EUR 32000 while self-employed dentists in general practice earn between EUR 50000 and EUR 110000. Core training employees earn on an average of EUR 43000 and employees at NHS trust hospitals earn a basic salary between EUR 80000 and EUR 108000. Due to the wide range of demand and consideration as an essential service in the UK, the field of dentistry is fairly stable

• Dentist job options include Dental Hygienist, Dental Technician, and Dental Therapist while health improvement practitioner, medical sales representative, health service manager, etc are the job positions where your degree will be useful 

 

 

• Some of the top Universities offering Masters in Dentistry in the UK

 

- University of Glasgow (MSc in Endodontic, MSc in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)

- University of Plymouth (MSc (Research masters) in Dental Studies)

- Queen Mary University of London (MSc in Dental Public Health, Policy & Leadership, MSc in Dental Technology, MSc in Dental Science for Clinical Practice)

- University of Leeds (MSc in Pediatric Dentistry, MSc in Digital Dentistry, MSc in Dental Public Health, MSc in Dental Materials)

 - University College London ( MSc in Conservative Dentistry, Masters degree in Dentistry (Clinical Experience) 

- University of Dundee (MSc in Forensic Dentistry, Masters in Dental Public Health, Masters degree in Endodontic)

- Ulster University ( MSc in Endodontics, MSc in Advanced Clinical Periodontics) 

 - University of Sheffield (MSc in Dental Technology, MSc in Dental Material Science, Masters in Public Dental Health)

- University of Aberdeen (MSc in Special care Dentistry)

- University of Liverpool ( Masters in Pediatric Dentistry)

- King’s College London, University of London ( MSc in Aesthetic Dentistry, MSc in Dental Public Health, MSc in Endodontic) 

- University of Edinburgh ( Masters in Dental Surgery, Master degree in Endodontology)

 - University of Manchester (MSc in Endodontic (Clin), MSc in Clinical Dentistry) 

 

• General entry requirements for admission 

- The applicant must have a certified dental or medical qualification with enough proof in the use of computers and numeracy through Mathematics or Statistics  

- The applicant must have a bachelor's degree in the medical or dental field with a minimum 60% GPA. The overall marking system depends on the ranking and course of the chosen institution

 - English languages test score of IELTS/TOEFL IBT and PTE.  

- Copies of your academic transcripts that show your subject studied and mark sheets and certificates with English translation if not in English

 - Up-to-date reference letters from employers/professors (at least 2) and Personal statement stating your academic and professional details 

- Updated Resume/CV

- Universities may also require applicants to have at least 2 years of clinical experience working as a dentist 

- Application fee varies with universities in the UK

• Tuition fees and other expenses

 - The tuition costs for master degree courses in dentistry can range between EUR 10000 and EUR 15000 for domestic/EU/EEA students while for international students tuition costs range between EUR 20000 and EUR 40000

- Living costs for students in the UK may include hostel and meals that can cost around EUR 9500, transportation can cost up to EUR 850 along with personal expenses that can have a budget around EUR 800. Other necessary expenses like food, off-campus accommodation, visa fees, health insurance, and entertainment may vary with the living location, country, and standard of living

 

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