Conscious Sedation MSc

Dr Kathy Wilson

Degree Programme Director

Dr Kathy Wilson leads a team of expert teachers and researchers who contribute to the course.

Full course staff list

This is a two year part-time programme designed to provide qualified dental practitioners, who also hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Conscious Sedation in Dentistry from a UK university or an appropriate equivalent postgraduate qualification from a UK university, an opportunity to build on the academic skills acquired at Diploma level and is primarily research based.

The aim of the programme is to deliver training in the skills of planning, conducting and presenting a research study in the field of conscious sedation and anxiety management.

The programme offers the opportunity of carrying out a research project allied to the School’s research strategy. We provide a lecture/seminar programme covering a wide range of research issues including research governance, research ethics, qualitative and quantitative methods, research design and statistical methods. Students are encouraged to publish their research work in scientific journals.

The MSc will be awarded following satisfactory assessment of:

  • a literature review relating to the research study
  • a manuscript of the research study suitable for publication
  • an oral presentation of the research study to a panel of examiners

Further information

Here you can find out about programme details such as syllabus, attendance, assessment, programme specification and teaching staff

For entry requirements, how to apply, fees, funding and visa information please see the University's postgraduate prospectus degree description.

If you wish to visit to discuss your studies further please contact the Dental Postgraduate Office on +44 (0) 191 222 8140.