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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Leeds, Main

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Our Master of Science in Oral Surgery provides a unique and highly relevant approach to clinical oral surgery. The MSc is delivered by leading clinicians and scientists who will help you develop the skills and knowledge to provide high quality, safe and effective clinical care, based on the latest clinical evidence. The clinical content of the programme includes the management of patients with complex medical problems simple and complex extractions management of the complications of oral surgery surgical removal of roots and unerupted teeth management of wisdom teeth and odontogenic cysts and the diagnosis and management of facial pain. Your clinical knowledge and skills will be underpinned by an understanding of the latest evidence-based practice and clinical guidelines. Your understanding of research methods and interpretation of research data will be enhanced through tutorials, seminars and journal clubs, equipping you with the skills to produce your own independent research dissertation. Design and provision of a modern clinical service requires a deep understanding of the principles of clinical governance, including clinical audit. On this programme you will learn how to apply the audit cycle to your own clinical practice and compare your outcomes to the best available standards. You will also gain experience in application of service improvement methods. These techniques developed in other industries have been adopted widely by healthcare providers. Find out more about studying at the School of Dentistry. Clinical highlightsHands-on experience of treating patients under local anaesthetic and general anaestheticDental radiologyMedical emergenciesManagement and treatment planning of patients with complex medical problemsResearch highlightsIntroduction to the skills needed for conducting scientific research, both qualitative and quantitative, including literature searching and critical analysis, project management, ethical issues and data analysis using appropriate statistical methodsFormulate ideas and hypotheses to develop and prepare an individual, original research dissertationClinical simulationBefore treating patients, you will learn the principles of soft and hard tissue management on ''phantom head'' models. Clinical treatment facilitiesYou will treat patients under supervision of oral surgery specialists. Clinical teaching will include treatment under local anaesthetic and general anaesthetic with low student to staff ratios that will enhance your learning experience. You will have access to dedicated postgraduate study room with IT and social facilities.

Tuition fees

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£ 57,250per year

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University information

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

  • University League Table

    21st

  • Campus address

    University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, England

A global community with staff and students from over 130 countries, providing opportunities to meet and work with people from around the world.
The University of Leeds continually invests in its campus, from new labs and lecture theatres to one of the most impressive libraries in the UK.
The University of Leeds has been welcoming international students for over 100 years, so you can be sure of experienced help throughout your time at Leeds.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    21st out of 39 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 251
    185 74%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    99.0 99%

    20th

    19
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    20th

    9

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