MClinDent Orthodontics
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 course2 years full-time This course teaches the academic and clinical skills you need to practise orthodontics. You'll develop an evidence-based, critical approach to this specialism and to general clinical dentistry. A focus on research skills will give you the confidence to complete future clinical or laboratory-based research programmes. Entry requirementsYou need a primary university dental degree from an approved institution, and a minimum of two years' post-qualification clinical experience. You must also meet our health and Criminal Records Bureau requirements for clinical courses. 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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Fees and fundingFinancial information for postgraduate taught courses Any questions?If you have a question about the course, contact: Dr Philip Benson |
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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Health clearance
If you're starting a course that involves exposure to human blood or other body fluids and tissues, you must conform to the national guidelines for the protection of patients, health care workers and students.
Before admission to a clinical course you will need to achieve a satisfactory level of Hepatitis B immunity. You'll be tested for Hepatitis C and HIV when you start. If you are found to be Hepatitis C antibody positive or an infectious carrier of HIV, then you won't be able to continue.
If you have serious health problems, or know that you are infected with Hepatitis B, C or HIV, you must tell us on your application form. We assess all potential students with significant health problems.
Our immunisation requirements are constantly being reviewed to ensure we meet with current Department of Health guidance. You need to comply with these if you are offered a place. You'll get more information when you apply, but if you have any questions on health clearance issues, please get in touch.
Criminal Records Bureau and Independent Safeguarding Authority
If you apply for one of our clinical courses, you'll need a satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Enhanced Disclosure. You'll also need to register on the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS) with the Independent Safeguarding Authority.
If you do have any criminal convictions or cautions (including verbal cautions) and bind-over orders, please tell us about them on your application form. You'll get more information on the CRB and VBS when you apply.
Local NHS policies and procedures
If you apply for one of our clinical courses, you’ll be undertaking clinical training in the local NHS Foundation Trust's Dental Hospital. You must comply with their policies and procedures which include the Department of Health policy on being 'bare below the elbow'.