Endodontology (Advanced Training) MClinDent

The programme teaches a broad and deep understanding of endodontology, enabling students to apply appropriate clinical strategies from first principles. Mentored coaching specifically targets development of independent learning skills, with the aim of achieving long-term mastery.

Students undertake modules to the value of 360 credits. The third year of study is non-credit bearing and will include clinical training, didactic teaching and completion of clinical audit.

Year one: core modules (135 credits) and dissertation (30 credits). Year two: core modules (135 credits) and dissertation (60 credits).

Years one and two of the programme consist of 13 modules. The third year is non-credit bearing and teaching is delivered via clinical sessions, tutorials, and study groups.

• Clinical Science & Research Methods
• Development of Endodontic Skills
• Scientific Foundation of Endodontic Practice – Part 1
• Scientific Foundation of Endodontic Practice – Part 2
• Consolidation of Clinical Endodontic Skills
• Operative and Advanced Endodontic Technical Skills
• Advanced Scientific Foundation of Endodontic Practice 1 & 2
• Endodontic Relationships with Other Dental Disciplines
• MClinDent in Endodontology Dissertation Part 1
• Advanced Clinical Endodontic Skills 1
• Advanced Clinical Endodontic Skills 2
• MClinDent in Endodontology Dissertation

During year three, all students are required to finalise case-log portfolio, complete an audit project and have an attendance rate of no less than 70%.

There are no optional modules for this programme.

All students undertake an independent research project in years one and two, which culminates in a dissertation of 13,000–15,000 words.

The programme is delivered through a structured lecture and seminar series, laboratory skills simulation courses, diagnostic clinics, supervised treatment of patients, clinical audit and a research project.