University of Aberdeen: Special Care Dentistry
Institution | University of Aberdeen View institution profile |
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Department | School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition View department profile |
Web | http://www.abdn.ac.uk/smmsn |
pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01224 272090 |
Study type | Taught |
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
Summary
The MSc in Special Care Dentistry provides Dentists with the theoretical knowledge and clinical expertise to care for people with special care dental needs. This MSc is aimed at graduated dentists who are looking to further their knowledge and experience of special care dentistry. The programme is designed to furnish dentists with a basic understanding of special care dentistry and the concept of patient centred care as well as provide guidance to develop critical thinking, care planning and delivery from evidenced sources. Participants will initially gain a background knowledge in research / service planning as well as conditions and disabilities and get experience treating patients with special care needs in a supported environment.
Dentistry is changing and there is a growing expectation of holistic care for patients with special needs. The University of Aberdeen Dental School is well placed to assist dental professionals to build their expertise in providing care for people with special care dental needs with a robust, quality assured and flexible course. This programme is studied by blended learning - a mixture of on campus and online.
There are 6 study days in Aberdeen as part of the programme (3 x 2 day sessions). There will also be several online sessions (10-12 days ) and you will be expected to participate in these sessions.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | You will be a qualified dentist with interest and experience of treating patients with a special care need. You should also be registered by the General Dental Council and have had appropriate clinical experience. Due to the limited number of places on this programme we recommend that you apply as early as possible. - BDS or equivalent dental degree. |
Location | Foresterhill Campus Ashgrove Road West Aberdeen AB25 2 |
Summary
The MSc in Special Care Dentistry provides Dentists with the theoretical knowledge and clinical expertise to care for people with special care dental needs. This MSc is aimed at graduated dentists who are looking to further their knowledge and experience of special care dentistry. The programme is designed to furnish dentists with a basic understanding of special care dentistry and the concept of patient centred care as well as provide guidance to develop critical thinking, care planning and delivery from evidenced sources. Participants will initially gain a background knowledge in research / service planning as well as conditions and disabilities and get experience treating patients with special care needs in a supported environment.
Dentistry is changing and there is a growing expectation of holistic care for patients with special needs. The University of Aberdeen Dental School is well placed to assist dental professionals to build their expertise in providing care for people with special care dental needs with a robust, quality assured and flexible course. This programme is studied by blended learning - a mixture of on campus and online.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | You will be a qualified dentist with interest and experience of treating patients with a special care need. You should also be registered by the General Dental Council and have had appropriate clinical experience. Due to the limited number of places on this programme we recommend that you apply as early as possible. - BDS or equivalent dental degree. |
Location | Main Site University Office Regent Walk King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |

University of Aberdeen
School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition
The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences, and Nutrition provides a dynamic, world-class teaching, learning and research environment creating opportunities for greater knowledge and scientific discovery that will underpin maintaining good health and the treatment of disease.
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We are proud to be ranked 2nd in the UK for Medicine in the Guardian League Tables 2021, where we are also ranked as a Top 20 UK University and 1st in the UK for Dentistry. We are also ranked 2nd in the UK for Sports …
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