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Cardiff University: Orthodontics
| Institution | Cardiff University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Dentistry |
| Web | www.cardiff.ac.uk |
| enquiry@cardiff.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)29 2087 4455 |
| Study type | Taught |
MScD
Summary
This programme will pave your way to becoming a specialist in orthodontics through extensive clinical and academic training.
Our MScD in Orthodontics will pave your way to becoming a specialist in orthodontics by providing extensive clinical and academic training. Through this career pathway, you'll make a real difference to the lives of people across Wales, the UK, and beyond.
Our programme was established 50 years ago and is one of the longest-running clinical training programmes in the UK, so you are in safe hands. You’ll develop advanced clinical skills whilst exploring theoretical and research areas, enabling you to deliver the best possible care to your patients.
Thanks to our strong relationship with the NHS, and our home being a working Dental Hospital, you’ll have access to a range of patients with various treatment needs. The majority of your time will be spent treating NHS orthodontic patients under the supervision of orthodontic consultants and specialists, and your taught modules will also be delivered by supportive, inspiring academics who are leaders in their respective fields.
Over the three year programme, you’ll cover three key elements: - taught modules covering evidence-based topics, inspired by the recommendations of the World Federation of Orthodontists, European and national guidelines
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hands-on supervised management of patients with dento-facial abnormalities in a supportive, clinical environment
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a research project on a topic of your choice, and preparation for a dissertation
The research project is an opportunity to explore a topic of relevance to the profession and join our Dental School’s academic community, who are all working together to make a positive difference to orthodontic patient care. Projects are available in a range of topics, often with the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in topical fields, using innovative, digital technologies. Recent projects have investigated the aetiology of facial shape using 3D imaging, used eye-tracking technology to explore patient information, and explored sustainability in Orthodontics.
Upon successful completion of the programme you’ll be awarded a Master’s Degree in Orthodontics. Your programme will also prepare you for the Membership in Orthodontics, which you are encouraged to sit during your programme.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For information regarding entry requirements, please see: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/orthodontics-mscd |
| Location | Heath Park Campus Heath Park Cardiff CF14 4XN |
Summary
You will gain the skills needed to perform as a competent specialist in Orthodontics, with focus on the clinical, theoretical and research areas required for provision of appropriate patient care.
The programme is designed to provide clinical and academic training for future specialists in Clinical Orthodontics in a highly professional and rewarding environment.
Established for over 40 years and one of the longest-running clinical training programmes in the UK. The course equips you with the skills needed to perform as a competent specialist in orthodontics, with focus on the clinical, theoretical and research areas required for provision of appropriate patient care. All students will be encouraged to take the Membership in Orthodontics.
The course requires full time attendance over a three-year period, with the final examination in the spring of year three. The course consists of three main elements:
a) a taught course covering evidence-based topics that are consistent with the recommendations of the World Federation of Orthodontists, European and national guidelines;
b) a clinical practical element of supervised management of selected problems of dento-facial abnormality;
c) a research project and preparation of a dissertation.
Throughout the programme, each student will spend five clinical half day sessions per week providing direct patient care and one session per week attending new patient and joint clinics. One half day session per week is dedicated to academic teaching in the autumn and spring terms, and three half day sessions are timetabled for research and personal study in the autumn and spring terms. An additional session is available for research during the summer term, resulting in there being approximately 560 hours available per year for research.
Clinical teaching and instruction will be delivered through structured sessions including seminars, case reviews and interactive clinical presentations; guided critical reading and journal clubs; research forum presentations and critical appraisal of research methodologies; individual research guidance; attendance at regional and national meetings of relevance, and self-directed learning and presentation in small group forums to encourage a problem-based learning philosophy. There are summative and formative assessments throughout the three-year programme with research being assessed through a final dissertation in year three.
Our teaching is at the forefront of dental education, clinical training and research, and you will have the opportunity to work with and learn from leaders in their respective fields. You’ll have access to some of the finest clinical, educational and research facilities of the top UK Dental School in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF).
On successful completion of the programme you will be awarded a Master’s Degree in Orthodontics.
All of this takes place within a friendly, supportive and professional environment within the University Dental Hospital and School in Cardiff, where we do everything we can to ensure you have the very best experience and achieve your academic and clinical goals.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For information regarding entry requirements, please see: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/orthodontics-mscd |
| Location | Heath Park Campus Heath Park Cardiff CF14 4XN |
Summary
You will gain the skills needed to perform as a competent specialist in Orthodontics, with focus on the clinical, theoretical and research areas required for provision of appropriate patient care.
The programme is designed to provide clinical and academic training for future specialists in Clinical Orthodontics in a highly professional and rewarding environment.
Established for over 40 years and one of the longest-running clinical training programmes in the UK. The course equips you with the skills needed to perform as a competent specialist in orthodontics, with focus on the clinical, theoretical and research areas required for provision of appropriate patient care. All students will be encouraged to take the Membership in Orthodontics.
The course requires full time attendance over a three-year period, with the final examination in the spring of year three. The course consists of three main elements:
a) a taught course covering evidence-based topics that are consistent with the recommendations of the World Federation of Orthodontists, European and national guidelines;
b) a clinical practical element of supervised management of selected problems of dento-facial abnormality;
c) a research project and preparation of a dissertation.
Throughout the programme, each student will spend five clinical half day sessions per week providing direct patient care and one session per week attending new patient and joint clinics. One half day session per week is dedicated to academic teaching in the autumn and spring terms, and three half day sessions are timetabled for research and personal study in the autumn and spring terms. An additional session is available for research during the summer term, resulting in there being approximately 560 hours available per year for research.
Clinical teaching and instruction will be delivered through structured sessions including seminars, case reviews and interactive clinical presentations; guided critical reading and journal clubs; research forum presentations and critical appraisal of research methodologies; individual research guidance; attendance at regional and national meetings of relevance, and self-directed learning and presentation in small group forums to encourage a problem-based learning philosophy. There are summative and formative assessments throughout the three-year programme with research being assessed through a final dissertation in year three.
Our teaching is at the forefront of dental education, clinical training and research, and you will have the opportunity to work with and learn from leaders in their respective fields. You’ll have access to some of the finest clinical, educational and research facilities of the top UK Dental School in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF).
On successful completion of the programme you will be awarded a Master’s Degree in Orthodontics.
All of this takes place within a friendly, supportive and professional environment within the University Dental Hospital and School in Cardiff, where we do everything we can to ensure you have the very best experience and achieve your academic and clinical goals.
Accreditations
General Dental Council (GDC)
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For information regarding entry requirements, please see: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/orthodontics-mscd |
| Location | Heath Park Campus Heath Park Cardiff CF14 4XN |
Founded in 1883, Cardiff University combines a prestigious heritage with impressive modern facilities, on one of the most beautiful campuses in the UK. As part of the Russell Group, our students benefit from our outstanding research quality and reputation, while enjoying a wide variety of courses that can be tailored to any aspirations.
Academic excellence and global reputation
Ranked 22nd in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2026) and 181st in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026), Cardiff University is recognised for its outstanding teaching and research. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), …
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