Orthodontics MSc

King's College London, University of London

The Orthodontic MSc programme provides academic, practical and clinical teaching in contemporary orthodontics including normal development and growth of the craniofacial region, development of the dentition, interceptive treatment, orthodontic tooth movement, treatment planning, management of malocclusion, the use of contemporary appliance systems and treatment mechanics. The Orthodontics MSc programme is based at King’s College London with clinical treatment clinics at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, which collectively with King’s College London form King’s Health Partners. The course is based on the UK General Dental Council Orthodontic curriculum and is delivered through lectures, practical and technical teaching elements, clinical seminars, tutorials, self-directed learning, supervised clinical treatment of patients and attendance on diagnostic and multidisciplinary outpatient clinics. UK candidates interested in funded orthodontic training posts at ST level should apply through Health Education England via the national recruitment process. Successful UK applicants within national recruitment have the option to apply for the Orthodontic MSc at King's College London following the allocation of their training post, which will allow fulfilment of the research component of the orthodontic curriculum.