The University of Sheffield
The School of Clinical Dentistry

MClinDent in Paediatric Dentistry

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Study mode: Full or Part Time
Duration: 2 years
Next intake: September 2014

Why choose the MClinDent in Paediatric Dentistry at Sheffield?

The School of Clinical Dentistry at Sheffield is one of the leading dental academic institutions in the United Kingdom. With excellent links to Schools and Departments within the University and Sheffield Hospitals. This modular M Clin Dent in Paediatric Dentistry covers all aspects of the oral care of children and adolescents. This course is 2 years full-time.

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Programme Outline

Through attendance at consultant clinics and multidisciplinary clinics students will gain experience of diagnosis, treatment planning and on supervised clinics treatment. The academic basis of paediatric dentistry is taught by lectures, tutorials and course work. Students will also join with other students to undertake teaching in behavioural science, dental public health and current concepts in dentistry to provide a wide grounding.

The course stresses evidence based practice and students will be taught appraisal skills and research methods. All masters students will undertake a dissertation/research project.

Aims and Objectives

Course Aims
To provide dental graduates with:

Course Objectives
On completion of the programme the graduate should:

Curriculum

Students must complete a total of 180 credits for award of the Masters Degree.
The modules that make up the course are: Current Concepts (15 credits); Research Methods (15 credits); Paediatric Dentistry I (15 credits); Principles of Clinical Management (15 credits); Dental Public
Health Foundation & Theory (15 credits); Paediatric Dentistry II (30 credits); Paediatric Dentistry Case Studies (15 credits); Dissertation/Research Project (60 credits).

Assessment methods

Teaching Methods

Entry requirements

A first degree with one year minimum postgraduate experience, preferably two years

An overall score of IELTS 7 with at least 6 in each component

Closing Date for applications

September 2014.

Contact name

Course coordinator:
Prof C Deery
Tel: +44(0)114 2717885
Email:
dentalpgtadmissions@sheffield.ac.uk

Health clearance
All new postgraduate students entering a programme which involves exposure to human blood or other body fluids and tissues must conform to the national guidelines for the protection of patients, healthcare workers and students. If you are undertaking a clinical course you will be expected to achieve a satisfactory level of immunity in respect of Hepatitis B before admission. You will be tested for Hepatitis C and HIV on commencement of your course and if you are found to be Hepatitis C antibody positive or you are an infectious carrier of HIV, then you will be unable to continue. If you have serious health problems, or know that you are infected with Hepatitis B, C or HIV, you must disclose this information on your application form. All potential students with significant health problems will be individually assessed for suitability. Our immunisation requirements are constantly being reviewed to ensure we meet with current Department of Health guidance. You will be required to comply with these if you are offered a place. We will advise you further when you apply.

Criminal Records Bureau
Depending on your chosen course of study, if you are a UK resident, places may be subject to a satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Enhanced Disclosure and registration with the Vetting and Barring Scheme. If you are an overseas applicant, your application may be subject to a satisfactory check from your local police station (sometimes referred to as a Certificate of Good Conduct) along with registration with the Vetting and Barring Scheme. We will advise you further when you apply.

Key Teaching Staff

Professor Chris Deery

Professor Helen Rodd

Miss Halla Zaitoun

Mrs Sarah North

Miss Fiona Gilchrist