MSc in Clinical Oral Surgery (Part Time)

1. Flexibility that accommodates professionals wishing to enrol in a master’s programme while maintaining their clinical practice.
2. Supervised clinical training for GDC registered clinicians, with opportunities to treat patients in state-of-the-art facilities at the Dental Hospital in central Birmingham.
3. Advance scheduling, with timetables provided well in advance to support effective planning for the entire year (subject to minor changes in the event of mitigating circumstances).
4. Blended delivery, combining campus-based and online teaching, offering convenience for practitioners managing demanding schedules.
5. Expert-led teaching featuring hands-on workshops, interactive online clinical case discussions, chair-side supervision, and small group sessions—all designed to promote evidence-based clinical excellence.
6. Surgical training in our exclusive in-house cadaver lab with hands-on access to fresh human cadaver specimens—an invaluable, immersive learning experience Strong multi-disciplinary education with other specialties including periodontics, implant dentistry.

Our programme combines campus-based sessions with online teaching to offer maximum convenience for practitioners balancing demanding schedules. This flexible approach ensures that students can seamlessly integrate advanced academic study with their ongoing professional responsibilities.

Below is the programme structure for MSc in Clinical Oral Surgery at a glance:

Year 1: 1 Face to face teaching block (5 days) plus online teaching

Year 2: 1 Face to face teaching blocks (3 day per block) per year plus online teaching

Year 3: 1 Face to face teaching block (2days) plus online teaching

In addition, GDC registered students can treat patients under supervision on alternate Tuesdays

*This is the typical structure and may be subject to minor change

Learning in state-of-the-art facilities taught and supported by UK and US trained experts, graduates of the MSc in Clinical Oral Surgery will be well-prepared for a range of advanced clinical and academic opportunities. The programme is designed to support clinicians on their path toward developing enhanced skills, advancing in private practice, or taking on leadership roles in dental education.

Potential Career Outcomes:

• Oral Surgeon (subject to local registration)
• Private Practice in Oral Surgery
• Clinical academic or researcher in Oral Surgery
• Leadership Roles in societies and academic institutions

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or equivalent from a recognised institution
• Registration with a recognised dental regulatory body with good standing e.g., GDC in the UK or equivalent international authority
• Evidence of English language proficiency (GCSE grade C or equivalent). For international students an equivalent to IELTS  6 (with no component below 5.5) or other equivalent English language tests
• Two satisfactory references, one of which must be an academic reference.

Additional requirements:

For clinical training, below are additional requirements:

• Evidence of good health
• Evidence of Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance or an equivalent relevant check
• Evidence of indemnity
• Any additional relevant documentation requested by the placement provider

Applicants from countries subject to UK government financial sanctions will undergo an additional financial check to ensure that the funds have not come from or earned in countries subject to sanctions. Applicants not meeting this financial check will not be offered a place on the programme.