
The DClinDent in Oral Surgery at The University of Edinburgh aims to provide an understanding of applied clinical sciences, alongside current concepts in oral surgery, with an emphasis on practical experience in dentoalveolar surgery.
You will develop independent and reflective practice at the standard of a specialist in oral surgery.
Academic skills in clinical research and clinical governance are also taught.
Successful completion of the DClinDent will stand you in good stead if considering applying to the Tri-Collegiate (England/Edinburgh/Glasgow) Specialty Membership Examination in Oral Surgery administered by the Royal College of Surgeons.
This programme has been designed for dental surgery graduates who wish to specialise in oral surgery.
Examples of career paths taken by our past graduates include:
We strongly encourage you to confirm how the DClinDent and MOralSurg awards are recognised in your country. This can be confirmed through regulatory bodies in your country of origin.
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You can apply until:
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Coures and attendance
How will I be assessed?
Your clinical work, professionalism and communication skills will be regularly assessed by workplace-based assessments, for example by Direct Observations of Procedures (DOPs).
Your academic assessments will include:
Occupational health clearance
Minimum required score:
The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
Minimum required score:
The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
UK government postgraduate loans
If you live in the UK, you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan from one of the UK’s governments.
The type and amount of financial support you are eligible for will depend on your programme, the duration of your studies, and your residency status.
Programmes studied on a part-time intermittent basis are not eligible.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.