PGDip: 12 months part time
Fees per academic year 2013-14
UK and EU: part time £5,055
International: part time fees
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This programme has been designed in response to the increasing use of conscious sedation in dentistry and a demand by practitioners for formal training, which is directly applicable to their own clinical practice. Application for the 10 available Diploma places is by open competition and advertised in the British Dental Journal.
PGDip: This programme aims to provide dental practitioners with: a systematic understanding of the theoretical principles that underpin conscious sedation and anxiety management in dentistry; a comprehensive practical understanding of clinical skills in techniques of intravenous and inhalational conscious sedation, as applicable to UK practice in dentistry; an ability to critically evaluate the evidence-base and clinical issues involved in the safe independent practice of conscious sedation to the highest standard.
The PGDip comprises taught modules that cover: basic sciences and pharmacology; anxiety and pain; intravenous sedation; inhalational sedation; sedation patient care; medical emergencies. Teaching is through lectures, seminars and hands-on clinical training in intravenous and inhalational sedation techniques. You are expected to undertake substantive self-directed study, including three written assignments (2,000 words each), an oral presentation and an audit project leading to the production of a 6,000-word dissertation. The Diploma is awarded after satisfactory completion of a final examination at the end of the programme.
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The Diploma is open to registered dental practitioners who have an interest in, or experience of, practising sedation.
For the Diploma applicants must: (a) hold a primary dental qualification which is recognised by the (UK) General Dental Council; (b) hold full registration with the (UK) General Dental Council by the commencement of the Diploma programme; (c) have obtained their primary dental qualification at least one year prior to commencement of the programme.
Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements.
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There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2013 entry should apply by Friday 12 July 2013 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.
There are two intakes for this programme each year - one in September and one in January.
Candidates are advised to contact the Programme Co-ordinator before applying. All shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview.
Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.
Two programmes are held each year starting in April and October.
For further information please contact:
Linda Erickson
School of Dental Sciences
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 8140
E-mail: dentpgt-enquiries@ncl.ac.uk
This programme is within the subject area of Dentistry and Dental Sciences.