MMedSci Diagnostic Oral Pathology
School of Clinical Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health
Dental professionals from all over the world come to Sheffield for masters courses that enhance their careers. The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise places us fourth in the UK for research.
About the course1 year full-time This course will equip you with a critical, systematic understanding of oral pathological conditions that require diagnosis by histopathological methods. You'll study the laboratory methods used to prepare oral diagnostic material for histopathological examination and the research tools used to advance the practice of diagnostic oral pathology. You'll develop a competence in the microscopical diagnosis of common and significant oral pathological lesions. You'll also be able to determine if any further information or additional procedures are necessary to confirm a diagnosis. Entry requirementsYou need a recognised dental qualification. MFDS or FDS is desirable but not essential. You must have at least one year's postgraduate experience in a relevant clinical discipline. English language requirements for overseas studentsOverall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent. Entry requirements for international students
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AssessmentFormative assessment after four weeks, which may involve a short MCQ paper, short essay question, practical diagnostic test and oral examinations. Summative assessment at the end of each semester, which may involve short answer questions, essay questions, practical tests to determine level of skill achieved. Oral presentations at journal club meetings are assessed. Dissertation and oral examination at the end of the course. Fees and fundingFinancial information for postgraduate taught courses Any questions?If you have a question about the course, contact: Dr Lynne Bingle |
Your careerDental professionals choose Sheffield because of our reputation for excellence. Many of our graduates go on to specialist dental practice, hospital practice or academic posts. World-leading dental schoolOur teaching is supported by internationally recognised research. Our oral and dental research is organised into two themes: Person Centred and Basic and Applied. Each theme has three research groups: Bioengineering and Health Technologies, Person Centred and Population Oral Health Research, and Integrated Bioscience. These groups work together to push boundaries and achieve excellence. We offer a range of clinical and non-clinical courses, designed to help you develop your career in the way that you want.FacilitiesWe're connected to Sheffield's Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, part of the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. You'll complete your clinical training in the hospital. Our links with the hospital give you access to modern clinical facilities and equipment. There are 150 dental units with facilities for treatment under sedation, a well-equipped dental radiography department, oral pathology laboratories and a hospital dental production laboratory. We also have purpose-built research and service laboratories and equipment. There's a core facility for cell and tissue culture and labs for microbiology, electron microscopy, histology, histochemistry and immuno-cytochemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, proteomics and materials science. Apply nowYou can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process. |
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