LONDON’S GLOBAL UNIVERSITY ORTHODONTICS (ADVANCED TRAINING) MClinDent / 2016/17 ENTRY www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/eastman Orthodontics (Advanced Training) MClinDent / This full-time, three-year Master's programme is designed for students from outside the European Union. It matches the Specialty Training programme and is designed to enable students to meet the requirements to sit the MOrth examinations. Degree summary Degree structure Mode: Full-time: 3 years Students undertake modules to the value of 360 credits. Year one consists of modules (150 credits). Year two consists of core modules (120 credits) and a dissertation (90 credits). Year three involves clinical study (not credit bearing). CORE MODULES/COURSES // Principles of Treatment Core Course (Orthodontics) The programme aims to equip students with the skills to understand the principles of normal and abnormal facial growth, appreciate the scope and limitations of orthodontic treatment, diagnose malocclusions, identify aetiological factors, develop appropriate treatment plans, treat malocclusions to a high standard of outcome, and to be aware of the factors associated with stability of the result. // Orthodontic Techniques and Clinical Skills I // Orthodontic Techniques and Clinical Skills II // Orthodontic Techniques and Clinical Skills III // Orthodontic Techniques and Clinical Skills IV // Orthodontic Techniques and Clinical Skills V // Orthodontic Techniques and Clinical Skills VI // // Orthodontic Clinical Practice I The programme’s students benefit from first-class facilities and access to a wide range of clinical cases and techniques which ensure experience of managing complex clinical problems. Staff hold a number of national and international positions which provide them with a range of professional contacts and enable them to invite renowned national and international guest speakers to lecture. Find out more about the programme on the institute's Orthodontics (Advanced Training) MClinDent page. // Find out more about the programme on the institute's Orthodontics (Advanced Training) MClinDent page. The programme is based on the national curriculum and is delivered through lectures, practical and technical teaching elements, clinical seminars, tutorials, self-directed learning, and supervised clinical treatment of patients. OPTIONS // There are no optional modules for this programme. DISSERTATION/REPORT // Each student undertakes an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of at least 15,000–18,000 words. Your career The programme aims to develop the academic, clinical and technical skills required to enable graduates to undertake the independent practice of orthodontics, or go on to undertake further research in this field. Graduates have entered PhD study, government sponsored posts overseas and specialist practice overseas. Careers advice is provided during the programme and students are given appropriate guidance when requested at any stage. Recent career destinations* include: // // // // Malaysian Government, Specialist Orthodontist, 2013 // UCLH Foundation Trust and Ashford Hospitals Trust, Post CCST Specialty Registrar, 2012 Kuwait Government, Specialist Orthodontist, 2013 Self-Employed, Thailand, Specialist Orthodontist, 2012 UCLH Foundation Trust and Kingston Hospitals Trust, Post CCST Specialty Registrar Employability During the programme, students are able to attend a whole range of different clinics and also regularly attend new patient clinics in small groups. The institute strongly encourages students to apply for prizes at national and international conferences and the programme has a history of students winning prestigious prizes at the British Orthodontic Conference and the European Orthodontic Conference. * 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. For further requirements please refer to the institute's Orthodontics (Advanced Training) MClinDent 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 Orthodontics (Advanced Training) MClinDent page. When we assess your application we would like to see: // how your academic and professional background meets the demands of the orthodontic programme // evidence of good time management, good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team // // // why you want to study orthodontics at graduate level what particularly attracts you to this programme at the EDI where you would like to go professionally with your degree and how this programme meets your needs 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: £11,460 (FT) // Overseas (2016/17) entry: £42,650 (FT) // UK & EU (2016/17) entry: £5,725 (PT) // Overseas (2016/17) entry: £21,320 (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