Dentistry and Dental Sciences

Conscious Sedation in Dentistry MSc; PGDip

MSc: 24 months part time
PGDip: 12 months part time

Fees

Fees per academic year 2012-13

UK/EU: part time £7,945 (MSc); £5,055 (PGDip)
International: part time fees

Please refer to our Tuition Fees section for information about changes to fees and fee discounts.

Aims

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.

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MSc: This new programme has been designed to provide qualified dental practitioners, who hold the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Conscious Sedation in Dentistry from Newcastle University, an opportunity to build on the academic skills acquired at Diploma level. The aim of the programme is to deliver training and education in the process of planning, conducting and analysing a research study in the field of conscious sedation in dentistry, with a view to preparing the work for publication in a scientific journal.

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Programme Description

The MSc and Diploma have 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 and six MSc places, is by open competition and advertised in the British Dental Journal.

The Diploma 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 five written assignments (2,000 words each), an oral presentation and a research or audit project leading to the production of a 10,000-word dissertation. The Diploma is awarded after satisfactory completion of a final examination at the end of the programme.

The MSc is primarily research based. It consists of eight sessions of didactic teaching and a research project, with students being expected to undertake a substantial amount of self-directed learning. It is awarded after satisfactory completion of in-course assessment of a literature review, a manuscript prepared for publication and an oral presentation of the research study.

Entrance Requirements

The Diploma and MSc are 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.

For the MSc applicants must satisfy all the above and also hold the Diploma in Conscious Sedation in Dentistry from Newcastle University.

Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.

Tier 4 Student Visas (International Applicants)

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has now revised its rules for Tier 4 student visa applications regarding English language ability. You are now required to hold a minimum of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) in all sub skills (listening, writing, reading and speaking) to be eligible to apply for a Tier 4 visa.

Please note that the University’s English language requirements are normally higher (see above).

Typical Funding

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How to Apply

Candidates are advised to contact the Programme Co-ordinator before applying. All shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview.

For the quickest and easiest way to apply, visit our postgraduate online application site.

Further Information

Two programmes are held each year starting in April and October.

For further MSc and PG Dip information please contact:
Linda Erickson
School of Dental Sciences
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 8140
E-mail: linda.erickson@ncl.ac.uk
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/dental/study/postgraduate/