University of Aberdeen: Special Care Dentistry
| Institution | University of Aberdeen View institution profile |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Fees
| EU | 750 GBP for Credit |
|---|---|
| International | 750 GBP for Credit |
| England | 750 GBP for Credit |
| Northern Ireland | 750 GBP for Credit |
| Scotland | 750 GBP for Credit |
| Wales | 750 GBP for Credit |
| Channel Islands | 750 GBP for Credit |
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.
Top UK Medical School
We are proud to be ranked 1st in Scotland for medicine and 2nd in the UK in the Guardian League Tables 2020, we are also ranked 1st in the UK for dentistry. The University of Aberdeen is a Top 30 UK University according to The Complete University Guide ...
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