MSc, part-time, starts January 2027
Advanced General Dental Practice
Eighteen months part-time. Seven modules taught online, plus two intensive hands-on blocks at our Birmingham campus. Tuition £18,500, paid across two years.
How you learn
Simulation suites, not lecture theatres
Your time on campus is spent in the College's simulation suites, working through scenarios, role play and practical simulated training. The programme covers examinations, diagnoses and treatment delivered holistically, work with multidisciplinary teams, and the essential knowledge and understanding the ORE requires.
Keep working while you study
Eighteen months part-time with the teaching delivered online, so you carry on seeing patients and earning while you work towards the MSc.
Two campus blocks, not a year away
The practical training is concentrated into two intensive face-to-face blocks in Birmingham, each normally four to seven days. Everything else is taught online.
No Student visa or CAS to arrange
This programme does not require a Student visa or CAS. You would normally travel on the appropriate visitor visa to attend the on-campus teaching blocks.
Lectures on your clock, seminars live
Pre-recorded lectures and online resources you take when your diary allows, supported by live online seminars where you can question tutors and discuss cases.
Hands-on in the simulation suites
Your time on campus is spent in the College's simulation suites, working through scenarios, role play and practical simulated training rather than sitting in lectures.
ORE requirements covered
The syllabus covers the essential knowledge and understanding required for the Overseas Registration Examination, for dentists working towards GDC registration in the UK.
At a glance.
Starts January 2027.
Register your interest
Tell us where you’re starting from.
A few details, and a dedicated Recruitment Officer calls you — to talk through entry requirements, how the teaching runs and how to secure your place.
- A dedicated Recruitment Officer guides you through the application — no obligation.
- Clear answers on entry requirements, intakes and how the teaching is delivered.
- Talk through the fee options, funding and how to reserve your place.
MSc in Advanced General Dental Practice (Part Time)
January 2027 intake · applications close September
Good to know
Common questions
Can I keep working while I study?
Yes. The programme runs part-time over 18 months and the teaching is delivered online, so it is built to sit alongside clinical work. You only need to step away from practice for the two intensive blocks on campus.
How much time do I need to spend in Birmingham?
You attend two intensive teaching blocks at the College of Medicine and Dentistry, Birmingham Campus, to complete the practical components. Each block normally lasts between four and seven days. The remainder of the teaching is delivered online.
Do I need a Student visa and CAS?
No. A Student visa and CAS are not required for this programme. You will normally need to apply for the appropriate visitor visa to attend the on-campus teaching blocks, and it is your responsibility to check the relevant visa requirements before travelling to the UK.
Is the online teaching live, or recorded?
Both. There are pre-recorded lectures and online learning resources you can work through in your own time, supplemented by live online seminars where you can interact with tutors, discuss key topics and ask questions.
When does it start, and when should I apply?
The programme starts in January 2027 and applications close in September, which leaves time to arrange travel for the first teaching block. Your recruitment officer can talk you through the process before you commit.
What do I need to be eligible?
A BDS or equivalent from a recognised institution, registration in good standing with a recognised dental regulatory body such as the GDC or an equivalent international authority, evidence of English language proficiency (IELTS 6 with no component below 5.5, or equivalent), and two satisfactory references, one of which must be academic.