Oral Health Science MSc

Entry requirements

• This course is suitable for dental hygienist/therapists and dentists, with a BSc Oral Health Science or above, a Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy, or an equivalent clinical qualification in Dentistry
• Applicants must be in clinical practice or have worked in clinical practice within the last two years
• Those with a single Diploma in Dental Hygiene or a Diploma in Dental Therapy may also apply, with evidence of an additional 3 years of clinical experience
• All applicants must be Registrants with the General Dental Council (GDC) at the time of study
• A bridging module may be an option for students who wish to undertake an introduction to Postgraduate learning prior to embarking on the course

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

The exciting and innovative MSc Oral Health Science is the first of its kind. A customised programme for qualified, registered dental therapists, it will also be of direct relevance and interest to other clinical dental professionals, including dentists.

Clinical topics include periodontology, paediatrics, prevention, and direct restorations, as well as subjects related to leadership, management, and communication. Through focused research at Masters level, you will gain the skills and opportunity to develop your role in the evolving dental teams of the future.

The course is designed to provide innovative education by using online delivery whilst linking closely to your clinical practice within your professional setting. There is a particular focus on studying treatment approaches for patients with extensive periodontitis, as well as the treatment of children, especially those who may be anxious.

Prevention plays an important role and this method will be examined in practice. The work of a dental therapist, in particular, focuses on the use of direct restorations, so you will also investigate different approaches to treatment and materials.

The programme meets the QAA benchmarks for dentistry in terms of prevention, treatment, knowledge, and understanding, and in the development of skills and attitudes in the postgraduate student through analysis, evaluation, critical exploration, and treatment approaches.

Special features

• Completely on-line
• Access to personal academic tutors
• Optional modules available
• Virtual learning environment and innovative communication with tutors and other students
• Flexible learning enables you to continue working
• Investigate and apply skills attained during the BSc Oral Health Science
• Meets all of the General Dental Council's domains of practice for educational and continuing professional development (CPD)
• Single-qualified dental hygienists and dental therapists are encouraged to apply for a bespoke route to Masters
• Directly related to the clinical work of the hygienist and therapist but also of interest to others, including dentists

Information for international students

For information, please view our page for international students: International - UHI

Fees and funding

For information, please view our Fees/Funding tab: MSc Oral Health Science (uhi.ac.uk)