Key information
Duration: Full-time, 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2027, Apply before Jan 2027
Language: English
TOEFL iBT: 100
TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
PTE Academic: 76
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90.
IELTS: 7
The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
Credits: 540 alternative credits, 270 taught, 270 research notional credit
Delivered: On Campus
Campus Location: London, United Kingdom
Disciplines: Medicine, Dentistry
Overview
The Professional Doctorate in Periodontology phd at Queen Mary University of London will expand your knowledge and skills in periodontics and provide an excellent preparation for your career as a specialist in this field.
You’ll take a programme of seminars and practical classes, starting with an introductory course to review the clinical and scientific scope of periodontics and determine its evidence base.
What you'll study
You’ll then enter supervised clinical and, as appropriate, laboratory practice, conducting treatment planning and clinical procedures, including a number of complex treatments. In this way, you’ll gain hands-on training in non-surgical and surgical periodontal therapy, including regenerative, mucogingival surgery and implant dentistry. You’ll also acquire specialist, practical knowledge of innovative and evidence-based clinical practice in periodontics and implant dentistry. Visit the programme website for more information
You’ll complete a clinical audit or service evaluation project to review clinical practices. Your research investigation will lead to a dissertation, where you’ll demonstrate the application of scientific method to a periodontic problem. You’ll gain advanced research skills to professional doctorate level.
In addition to your studies, you’ll also have a chance to interact with external specialists, through an extensive seminar series held within the Institute of Dentistry, the Blizard Institute and Queen Mary as a whole.
Career
This DClinDent programme will provide you with an excellent preparation for your career as a dentist with a special interest in periodontology.
You’ll also gain the research skills and experience necessary to pursue an academic career.
Programme Structure
Course structure:
- Core Knowledge and Clinical skills in Periodontology
- Research Project Progression Report and Clinical Portfolio Initial Report
- Research Project Progression Report, Clinical Portfolio and Service Evaluation Preliminary Reports
- Dissertation, Research Project Final Report, Service Evaluation Final Report, Clinical Portfolio Final
- Advanced Clinical Skills and Science in Periodontology
- Consolidated Clinical Skill and Science in Periodontology
Visit programme website - Check out the full curriculum
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Required
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 100
TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
PTE Academic: 76
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90.
IELTS: 7
The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
Other requirements
General requirements:
- A primary qualification in Dentistry (BDS or equivalent).
- 2 years' full-time post-qualification clinical practice of dentistry including evidence of specific relevant experience in periodontal care is also required.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International: 126,570 AUD / year (≈ 66,450 GBP / year) - Applies to non-residents
Domestic: 68,285 AUD / year (≈ 35,850 GBP / year) - Applies to citizens or residents
Living costs
London, United Kingdom: 2,166-4,109 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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