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Clinical Periodontology (Taught)

Course details
  • MS
  • 2 Years
  • Part-time
  • 09/2026
  • Postgraduate
Course location
Preston Campus

Course summary

Our MSc Clinical Periodontology programme is for dentists looking to introduce advanced periodontal treatment within their practice. You’ll get clinical training, which means you’ll be equipped to provide safe and appropriate periodontal treatment.

This course has evolved from our successful three-year MSc Periodontology programme, and incorporates changes based on student feedback.

If you’re a busy general dental practitioner, you can combine part-time study with work.

Course highlights:

Thorough case assessment and record taking
Risk factors and their management
Appropriate treatment planning
Non-surgical management of periodontal disease
Flap design and suturing
Surgical procedures including crown lengthening
Use of antibiotics as an adjunct to mechanical therapy
Management of Peri-implantitis

Why study with us

  • You’ll get 20 days of supervised clinical training, delivered by experienced clinicians and educators.

  • Much of the academic teaching is delivered through a modern, online delivery model.

  • You’ll graduate with an MSc Periodontology from a UK university that’s well known as a provider of high quality clinical training and education.

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Entry requirements

Applicants will be qualified as a Dental Surgeon and have a licence to practice dentistry.
Be registered with the General Dental Council or equivalent.
Be in professional practice or have a hospital appointment while attending the course.
Be registered with a Defence Union - possessing indemnity insurance with cover at an appropriate level.
Possess a current certificate of immunisation against communicable disease Hepatitis B.
Have sufficient competency in English language.
IELTS: 7.0 or equivalent.
Competency may be demonstrated by qualification, accreditation of prior learning or separate University assessment.
DBS: all potential students must undergo an enhanced DBS check prior to admittance to the programme.
Applicants must provide evidence of their General Dental Council Certificate and Indemnity Insurance by either uploading a copy upon on-line application or providing a copy with their completed paper application.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

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