Develop your confidence and competence in oral surgery (OS) with this highly practical MSc designed to enable working dental practitioners to study for a postgraduate degree. Led by a team of Oral Surgery Consultants and Specialists, the course delivers a large element of practical, simulated and clinical training, whilst also augmenting your theoretical knowledge and decision-making skills.
| Programme code | 4644 |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Course type | Part-time |
| Location | Exeter |
Foundations of Oral Surgery (MOS711)
This module covers key concepts underpinning the delivery of minor oral surgery enabling learners to develop their understanding and knowledge of the subject area. The module covers the founding basic sciences, diagnosis, treatment planning, patient management and issues associated with consent, local anaesthetic and exodontia skills.
Oral Surgery in Practice (MOS713)
This module enables students to develop their skills and knowledge in minor oral surgery (MOS) as well as introducing the further concepts of surgical extractions, the management of surgical complications and management of the medically compromised patient. It provides an introduction to dentoalveolar trauma and oral mucosal disease diagnosis and management.
Enhanced Oral Surgery in Practice 1 (MOS723)
This module builds on existing knowledge and newly acquired skills to introduce more complex minor oral surgery treatment options including the diagnosis and management of facial pain, management of unerupted teeth, soft tissue surgery and the management options available for the anxious patient undergoing minor oral surgery (MOS).
Enhanced Oral Surgery in Practice 2 (MOS724)
This module augments knowledge and newly acquired skills from previous modules and applies this knowledge and skill in more complex clinical situations. Further specialised procedures are introduced including periradicular surgery; implant placement and minor oral surgery related to orthodontic treatment. The module will develop the learner’s abilities in critical evidence appraisal and clinical question formulation in relation to research and project design.
Dental Programmes Masters Project (DIS734)
On this module, students will design, plan and undertake a review of the evidence relevant to their chosen field of study. Students will specify a research question, make methodological decisions and synthesise the available literature.
Every postgraduate taught course has a detailed programme specification document describing the programme aims, the programme structure, the teaching and learning methods, the learning outcomes and the rules of assessment.
The following programme specification represents the latest programme structure and may be subject to change:
The modules shown for this course or programme are those being studied by current students, or expected new modules. Modules are subject to change depending on year of entry.
| Academic Stage P/T delivery only | Fee per 60 credits 2023–24 | Fee per 60 credits 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 (certificate) | £10,000 | £10,000 |
| Stage 2 (diploma) | £10,000 | £10,000 |
| Stage 3 (dissertation) | £5,000 | £5,000 |
| MSc – full cost | £25,000 | £25,000 |
uPostgraduate Certificate, one year 60 credits
uPostgraduate diploma, two years, 120 credits
uMSc, three years, 180 credits
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