Postgraduate Course
MSc Advanced Periodontal Practice
Overview
The details
Advanced Periodontal Practice
October 2019
Part-time
Do you have the enhanced skills in advanced care that are needed in the new dental contract? Dental practices who do are likely to be commissioned to provide specialised services under the proposed new dental contract. Periodontology is just one of those specialised services you could be commissioned to do.
If you are a registered dental hygienist or dental hygienist/therapist, our MSc Advanced Periodontal Practice course provides an educational route for you to acquire advanced skills and knowledge in periodontology:
- Gain experience in our purpose-built dental skills labs and clinical patient care facilities
- Make your studies fit around your busy working life through our flexible study options
- Expand your knowledge and interests in a broad range of dental disciplines
- Learn from experienced clinicians who provide expert oral health care in clinical settings
- Reinforce and enhance the skills which are required for everyday clinical practice
You gain a broad and critical understanding of the key concepts underlying clinical periodontal practice. At Essex, you critically appraise research findings and develop your own evidence-based practice.
If you are a dentist we also offer our MSc Periodontology, which provides an educational route, by credit accumulation, to acquire the abilities and knowledge of a dentist with enhanced skills.
Why we're great.
- Reinforce and enhance your skills required for everyday clinical practice, by learning from experienced clinicians
- Acquire a broad and critical understanding of the key concepts underlying clinical periodontal practice
- Gain advanced skills and knowledge in our purpose-built facilities for developing dental skills and patient care
Specialist facilities
The School of Health and Social Care is located at two sites; in the Kimmy Eldridge building at our Colchester Campus and in the Gateway Building at our Southend Campus.
The Oral Health Science facilities are centred in the Gateway Building, and MSc Periodontology is taught not only at our Southend Campus but also in our purpose built academic dental clinic. We offer clinical laboratories with the very latest equipment and IT facilities - in particular, a state-of-the-art dental skills lab with the latest simulation ‘phantom heads’ to practise on.
Your future
Our MSc Advanced Periodontal Practice offers you many opportunities to further your career:
- Academic and clinical teaching practice
- Academic development
- Development of the profession
- Enhanced clinical skills
- Enhanced professional practice
- Hospital practice
- Local professional networks, local dental committees, and British Dental Association groups
- Medico-legal (expert witnesses)
- Mentoring
Entry requirements
UK entry requirements
- A relevant professional qualification and current registration with the General Dental Council
- A minimum of 2 years post-registration experience
- A degree with an overall 2.1 in a relevant subject
OR
- Relevant professional experience and qualifications that demonstrate ability to study at Masters level
- Currently employed in a relevant field of practice
- Successful performance at interview
International & EU entry requirements
We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications we accept. Remember to tell us about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.
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English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum component score of 5.5If you do not meet our IELTS requirements then you may be able to complete a pre-sessional English pathway that enables you to start your course without retaking IELTS.
Additional Notes
The University uses academic selection criteria to determine an applicant’s ability to successfully complete a course at the University of Essex. Where appropriate, we may ask for specific information relating to previous modules studied or work experience.
Structure
Example structure
Postgraduate study is the chance to take your education to the next level. These carefully selected modules will give you the chance to explore, question, and create powerful ideas. Picked to give you an extensive and in-depth education, they’ll equip you with the specialist knowledge, vital transferrable skills, and the confidence to make a genuine difference to the world around you.
Our MSc Advanced Periodontal Practice provides an educational route, by credit accumulation, for you to acquire advanced skills and knowledge in periodontology.
We’re reactive, we’re pioneering, we never stand still, so modules might change from year to year in response to new developments and innovation. Those listed below show how a typical course might look, but more detail on course structure, including details of all optional modules, is available on our Programme Specification.
Introduction and Scientific Basis of Periodontology
This module is designed to ensure you have a sound level of knowledge and skills within the subject area of periodontology and have an advanced understanding of the basic science associated with periodontal disease and therapy.
View Introduction and Scientific Basis of Periodontology on our Module Directory
Clinical Periodontology
This module is designed to ensure you have an advanced understanding of the principles associated with the clinical aspects of periodontal disease and therapy and their application to specialised practice.
Assessment Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
This module is designed to ensure you are able to assess, diagnose and plan treatments for patients with a range of periodontal diseases at an advanced level.
View Assessment Diagnosis and Treatment Planning on our Module Directory
Non-Surgical Management of Periodontal Disease
Become proficient at an advanced level in non-surgical management of patients with periodontal disease. Taught by clinical experts in periodontology, this module covers theoretical teaching, demonstration and teaching of clinical skills using simulation.
View Non-Surgical Management of Periodontal Disease on our Module Directory
Surgical Management of Periodontal Disease
This is a core module which has been specifically designed to ensure you become proficient at an advanced level in the management of periodontal patients with complex needs. You will be taught by clinical experts using a variety of teaching methods from theoretical to practical.
View Surgical Management of Periodontal Disease on our Module Directory
Complex Case Management
This module is designed to ensure you are proficient at an advanced level in the management of periodontal patients with complex needs.
Using Evidence in Health Care Practice
You will have the opportunity to build on your existing knowledge of research by exploring a variety of methodologies. This will prepare you for your second year of study when you will conduct your own original research project in an area of interest that is relevant to health care practice.
View Using Evidence in Health Care Practice on our Module Directory
Dissertation
Your dissertation is the pinnacle of your masters degree. We offer dissertation workshops held throughout the academic year which help you select a topic and provide guidance on writing up your research. You are allocated a dissertation supervisor appropriate for your topic and/or selected methods.
Teaching
- Practical skills classes, workshops and placements are used to integrate theory and practice
Assessment
- You are assessed through course work, portfolio vivas, clinical assessment forms, presentations and essays
- You also conduct a research project/dissertation
Fees and funding
Home/EU fee
£11,250
Please note the above fees are per annumInternational fee
£17,040
Please note the above fees are per annumFees will increase for each academic year of study.
What's next
Open Days
We hold open days for all our applicants throughout the year. Our Southend Campus events are a great way to find out more about studying at Essex, and give you the chance to:
- tour our campus and accommodation
- find out answers to your questions about our courses, student finance, graduate employability, student support and more
- meet our students and staff
If the dates of our organised events aren’t suitable for you, feel free to get in touch by emailing southend@essex.ac.uk and we’ll arrange an individual campus tour for you.
Applying
To apply for this course you will need to supply the University with supporting documents, these are:
- CV of a maximum of two pages
- Personal statement with a 500 word limit (flexibility on this up to 550 words)
- Two references, with ideally one being academic and one professional, but where an academic reference is not possible then we will accept two professional references (but not two academic references)
- Transcript for the qualification used to register with the General Dental Council
- Current yearly registration certificate for the General Dental Council
- Evidence of 2 years’ post-qualification experience in professional practice i.e. working with patients (could be evidenced within CV)
- Copy of current indemnity certificate
Your application cannot be processed without these documents.
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