Taught course

Paediatric Dentistry

Institution
University of Liverpool · School of Dental Sciences
Qualifications
DDSc

Entry requirements

Please see the course page on the University website for full details

Months of entry

September

Course content

This programme fulfils the need for dental practitioners to have access to a higher dental degree which provides specialist clinical training in Paediatric Dentistry.

The Professional Doctorate is a research qualification that contains Professional Skills Training. Students who successfully complete the DDSc programme in Paediatric Dentistry will be awarded the DDSc (Paediatric Dentistry) from the University of Liverpool and will be eligible to sit the Tri-collegiate Diploma of Membership in Paediatric Dentistry (MPaedDent) specialty membership examination from the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) of Edinburgh, Royal College of Surgeons of England and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

Both the UK Specialist Curriculum in Paediatric Dentistry and the Tri-collegiate Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh blueprints in Paediatric Dentistry are embedded into the programme.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • Research methods
  • Clinical research investigations
  • Assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning in paediatric dentistry
  • Knowledge and skills to manage children with appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological behaviour management techniques
  • Understanding of paediatric dentistry practice through holistic management of children with complex medical and dental needs.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • DDSc
    full time
    36 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Postgraduate Recruitment
Email
irro@liverpool.ac.uk