Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dental Specialties): The University of Manchester

Course description

This programme is designed for dentists who wish to advance their knowledge of this clinical specialty at a postgraduate level. There are three components: Research Methods and Statistics; Specialist Clinical Component; and a Research Component.

The aim of the Research Methods and Statistics component is to enable students to become competent in the design, data collection, and simple analysis and interpretation of clinical research projects.

The aim of the Specialist Clinical Component is to give students an understanding of the scientific basis of oral and maxillofacial surgery with particular emphasis on current theories relevant to the diagnosis, treatment planning and clinical management of patients. The evidence base supporting clinical surgical practice is emphasised.

The Specialist Clinical Component permits observation of a wide range of surgery including facial trauma, implant and reconstructive, cancer and reconstructive, salivary gland and orthognathic surgery, as well as participation in dentoalveolar surgery.

Career opportunities

The programme prepares students for a future career in clinical practice, teaching or research. Some graduates return to established surgical practice whilst for many this degree forms the first step in training and they go on to pursue specialist clinical training and appropriate clinical examinations.

Graduates may find their advanced knowledge a good foundation for surgical dentistry, oral surgery or oral and maxillofacial surgery practice. Some graduates proceed to undertake higher research degrees such as MPhil or PhD.

Entry requirements

Academic entry qualification overview: All applicants will be required to provide evidence of their primary dental qualification from a recognised institution.

English language: Students whose first language is not English require one of the following:

• IELTS 6.5, with no less that 6.0 in the written component
• TOEFL 575 paper based
• TOEFL 230 computer based
• TOEFL 90 iBT