Oral Medicine MSc
Postgraduate
In London
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
This full-time, one-year Master's programme includes the diagnosis and medical treatment of, and research into, conditions of the mouth, face, salivary glands and jaws.
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About this course
After completion of the programme, graduates have typically followed five potential pathways:
Academic/hospital positions in oral medicine in countries where no further academic or clinical training is required
PhD programmes (typically in the UK, but also in the EU and overseas)
NHS clinical training positions, either foundation training or specialist training (in the UK)
NHS posts e.g. speciality doctor/dentist in the UK
Positions in dental practices in the UK, EU and overseas.
All applicants must normally hold an approved dental qualification and have a minimum of two years' clinical experience post-qualification.
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Subjects
- Neoplastic
- Neoplastic disease
- Diseases MSc
- Oral Medicine MSc
- Medicine MSc
- Diagnosis
- Treatment skill
- Treatment plan
- Oral Medicine
- Therapeutics
Course programme
The programme’s students gain an understanding of aetiopathogenesis, clinical features, investigation and management of disorders of the oral mucosa and salivary glands, non-neoplastic disease of the jawbones and disorders of sensation of the mouth, and develop skills in investigating and managing such diseases.
Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.
The programme consists of five core modules (120 credits) and a research dissertation (60 credits).
Core modules- Principles of Therapeutics and Treatment Core Course (Oral Medicine)
- Clinical Care Core Course (Oral Medicine)
- Advanced Clinical Care in Oral Medicine
- Principles and Practice in Oral Medicine
- Clinical Science and Research Methods
There are no optional modules for this programme.
Dissertation/reportEach student undertakes an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of approximately 10,000-12,000 words.
Teaching and learningThe programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, clinical teaching on a one-to-one basis, seminar teaching, lectures, journals club, case discussion, self-directed learning and problem-based learning.
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Oral Medicine MSc