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DDSc - Doctorate of Dental Science
Liverpool Campus
Full Time
SEP
3 Years
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DDSc - Doctorate of Dental Science
Liverpool Campus
Full Time
SEP
3 Years
DDSc - Doctorate of Dental Science
Liverpool Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
36 Months
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This programme fulfils the need for dental practitioners to have access to a higher dental degree which provides specialist clinical training in Paediatric Dentistry.IntroductionThe Professional Doctorate is a research qualification that contains Professional Skills Training. Students who successfully complete the DDSc programme in Paediatric Dentistry will be awarded the DDSc (Paediatric Dentistry) from the University of Liverpool and will be eligible to sit the Tri-collegiate Diploma of Membership in Paediatric Dentistry (MPaedDent) specialty membership examination from the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) of Edinburgh, Royal College of Surgeons of England and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.Both the UK Specialist Curriculum in Paediatric Dentistry and the Tri-collegiate Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh blueprints in Paediatric Dentistry are embedded into the programme.Funded specialist trainee appointments are competitively available to appropriately qualified candidates on this programme with application through the national recruitment process.Who is this course for?This course is for graduates who already have a degree in Dental Surgery who are looking to specialise in Paediatric Dentistry.What you'll learnResearch methodsClinical research investigationsAssessment, diagnosis and treatment planning in paediatric dentistryKnowledge and skills to manage children with appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological behaviour management techniquesUnderstanding of paediatric dentistry practice through holistic management of children with complex medical and dental needs.
We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution.
It is expected that applicants should be one of the following:
Graduates in Dental Surgery of this University
Graduates with a dental first degree from another approved university, which is recognised by the General Dental Council
Graduates with a dental first degree from another approved university, which is not recognised by the General Dental Council.
Other Requirements
2 year post qualification relevant clinical experience
MFDS/MJDF or an equivalent
Students living in
Domestic
£5,006 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£31,250 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£31,250 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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