LONDON’S GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL
SURGERY MSc /
2016/17 ENTRY
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/eastman
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery MSc /
This full-time, one-year Master’s programme is
designed to provide an understanding of applied
clinical sciences and the concepts of oral and
maxillofacial surgery, with practical experience in
dentoalveolar surgery.
Degree summary The programme combines taught courses with a research component.
Students attend teaching clinics, ward rounds, lectures, seminars, and
carry out research leading to a project dissertation. There are supervised
clinical and laboratory craft modules and the opportunity to observe at
inpatient operating sessions.
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The programme’s students benefit from the broad programme
structure that includes operating sessions, outpatient clinics, lectures,
demonstrations and seminars, and the use of special investigative
techniques to illustrate the diagnosis and management of orofacial
surgical disease.
Find out more about the programme on the institute's Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery MSc page.
The programme is delivered through clinical and laboratory instruction on
a one-to-one basis, seminar teaching, lectures, journal club, self-directed
learning and problem-based learning.
Degree structure Mode: Full-time: 1 year
Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. The programme
consists of six core modules (120 credits) and a research dissertation (60
credits).
CORE MODULES
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Principles of Treatment Core Course (Oral/Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
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Clinical Care Core Course (Oral/Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
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Dento-Alveolar Surgery 1
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Theory of Oral/Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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Dento-Alveolar Surgery 2
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Clinical Science & Research Methods
OPTIONS
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There are no optional modules for this programme.
DISSERTATION/REPORT
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All MSc students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a
dissertation (13,000 - 15,000 words).
Your career One of the programme's aims is to contribute to the development of oral
and maxillofacial surgery in other countries especially where healthcare
challenges are different from the United Kingdom, recognising that
trainees may have to contend with a higher prevalence of untreated
disease, limited financial and technical resources and limited expertise
and support for the specialty.
Recent career destinations* include:
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Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, Senior House Officer in OMFS,
2012
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Lincon General Hospital, Senior House Officer in OMFS
Employability
On completion of their studies, some graduates undertake senior house
officer posts in UK teaching hospitals and take the opportunity to
progress through specialist training posts to become NHS Hospital
Consultants. Overseas graduates may return to their home country to
continue their specialist training. Some graduates go into NHS or private
dental practice whilst others pursue medical training or further research,
teaching and academic careers.
* data taken from the ‘Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education’ survey undertaken by HESA looking at the destinations of UK and EU students in the 2010–2012 graduating cohorts
six months after graduation and, where necessary, departmental records.
Entry requirements All applicants must hold an approved dental qualification and have a
minimum of two years' clinical experience post-qualification. For further
requirements please refer to the institute's Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
MSc page.
English language proficiency level
If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you
will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English
proficiency.
The level of English language proficiency for this programme is: Good.
Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and
test providers is provided at:
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/english-requirements
Your application For full details of the application process please refer to the institute's
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery MSc page.
When we assess your application we would like to learn:
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how your academic and professional background meets the demands
of this programme
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why you want to study oral and maxillofacial surgery at graduate level
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what is your previous experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery
what particularly attracts you to this programme
what is your source of funding and is this something you have applied
for already
what is your aim after completion of this Master's degree and how do
you expect this qualification to help you
Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement
is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this
programme match what the programme will deliver.
Details on how to apply are available on the website at:
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/apply
PDF Updated: May 25, 2016
Information correct at time of going to press. See website (www.ucl.ac.uk/eastman) for latest information
FEES AND FUNDING
// UK & EU (2016/17) entry: £24,400 (FT)
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Overseas (2016/17) entry: £39,570 (FT)
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UK & EU (2016/17) entry: £12,200 (PT)
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Overseas (2016/17) entry: £19,940 (PT)
Full details of funding opportunities can be found on the UCL
Scholarships website: www.ucl.ac.uk/scholarships
APPLICATION DATE
All applicants: 8 January 2016
CONTACT
Registry Office
Email:
edi-admissions@ucl.ac.uk
Telephone:
+44 (0)20 3456 1092