Implantology (MSc)

Cardiff University

United Kingdom, Cardiff

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Cardiff University

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 45,200 / year(s)

Implantology (MSc)

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Implantology (MSc)

Full time

Why study this course

Explore the science and clinical practice of implantology, and participate in the full spectrum of contemporary implant practice where all forms of bone and soft-tissue grafting are undertaken.

Varied clinical experiences

You’ll participate in the full spectrum of contemporary implant practice where all forms of bone and soft-tissue grafting are undertaken.

Hands-on practical skills

You’ll have direct management of patients requiring fixed and removable implant retained prostheses with expert supervision in a friendly environment.

Join a top 4 Dental School

Top 4 for dentistry in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2025).

University Dental Hospital

Our School is located in a working hospital, where there are approximately 100,000 patient contacts per year. Next door you'll find 100 acres of parkland and playing fields, and the vibrant city centre is a walkable two-mile distance away.

Strong links with NHS

Our close links with the National Health Service allow us access to a diverse range of patients, whose clinical care needs are suitable for specialist and advanced clinical teaching.

Close-knit community

Our close-knit student community study a range of specialties, and our dedicated postgraduate team will ensure you have all the support you need.

This one-year, full-time modular programme is designed to provide students from a professional dental background with an extensive understanding of the science and clinical practice of implantology.

You’ll study the scientific background of implantology and progress through restorative treatment planning into implant surgery. Having direct management of patients requiring fixed and removable implant-retained prostheses and will start seeing your own patients in the first month of the programme. The course will facilitate your professional and personal growth through a wide range of educational and direct clinical experiences, designed to be the most suitable combination of skills for the practice of dental implantology.

This is a modular programme consisting of four taught core modules (Part One) and a dissertation (Part Two). In Part One, each module is credit-rated at 30 M-level credits. The modules are Research Methodologies, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Restorative Dentistry and Implantology, delivered concurrently over a 26-week period.

Following satisfactory completion of the assessed course work and examinations in Part One, you will go on to Part Two of the course; the dissertation. You will be required to complete and submit a clinically or laboratory-based research project (60 credits) to obtain a Master’s degree in Implantology. To be eligible for the award of the Postgraduate Certificate in Restorative Dental Practice, you must have completed modules one and three of the course, which will give you the knowledge, intellectual, practical and transferable skills appropriate to a qualification in Restorative Dental Practice and its practical application.

The modules that are studied will be taught through lectures, seminars and project-based learning, as well as extensive clinical teaching. Clinical, practical and academic skills will be assessed throughout this course using both summative and formative assessments. Summative or more formal examinations will be taken at the end of Part One of the programme before proceeding to the dissertation element.

Our teaching is at the forefront of dental education, clinical training and research, and you will have the opportunity to work with and learn from leaders in their respective fields. You’ll have access to some of the finest clinical, educational and research facilities of the top UK Dental School in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF).

All of this takes place within a friendly, supportive and professional environment within the University Dental Hospital and School in Cardiff, where we do everything we can to ensure you have the very best experience and achieve your academic and clinical goals.

We're committed to delivering programmes that are innovative and relevant, providing the best learning outcomes and career prospects for our students. In light of this, we're currently reviewing some elements of this programme. As such, the details shown are subject to change and indicative only. You can still apply now. We'll update this page and contact all offer holders when the review is complete to confirm any changes.

Where you'll study

School of Dentistry

We are the only dental school in Wales, providing unique and important leadership in dental research, teaching and patient care.

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Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XY

Disciplines

School of Dentistry

Requirements

Entry Requirements

In order to be considered for an offer for this programme you will need to meet all of the entry requirements. Your application will not be progressed if the information and evidence listed is not provided.

With your online application you will need to provide:

A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a primary dental qualification (BDS/DDS or equivalent).
An academic reference which demonstrates your suitability for the programme. References should be signed and dated.
A clinical reference to evidence 2 years’ full-time equivalent post-qualification experience. References should be signed, dated and less than six months old at the time you submit your application.
An up-to-date CV which details your full education and work history.
Evidence that you are a registered dental practitioner such as a professional registration record or certificate.
A personal statement which describes your clinical experience, and a statement of understanding that you agree to comply with the University’s and Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust’s Occupational Health clearance including Exposure Prone Procedures (EPP).

English language requirements

The English language requirement for this programme is set by the regulatory body, the General Dental Council (GDC). In line with GDC guidelines, acceptable English language evidence includes:

IELTS with an overall score of 7.0 with 6.5 in all subskills;
A primary dental qualification which has been taught (in its entirety) in a country on the UKVI list of exceptions and is no more than 2 years old prior to the start of the programme;
A pass in a language test for registration with a regulatory authority in a country where the first language is English, no longer than 2 years prior to the start of the programme;
Evidence of 2 years’ experience of practising in a country where the first language is English.

If you provide evidence other than those listed above, it must meet the criteria set out by the GDC (ie; the evidence must be robust, recent and readily verifiable by the GDC).

You must meet the English language requirement at the point you submit your application, pending tests are not accepted.

Application Deadline

The application deadline is 31 December each year for entry the following September. If you submit an application after this date, we will only consider it if places are still available.

Selection process

We will review your application and if you meet the entry requirements, we will invite you to an interview. Following interview, offers will be made to the highest scoring candidates.

Find out more about English language requirements.

Applicants who require a Student visa to study in the UK must present an acceptable English language qualification in order to meet UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) requirements.

Criminal convictions

You will be required to complete a DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check if your application is successful. If you are applying from certain countries overseas, a Certificate of Good Conduct may be required.

If you have a relevant criminal conviction, this will be stated in the check and may affect your ability to enrol on the course. Applicants who are on the barred list should be aware that applying to this course is likely to be considered a criminal offence.