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Key features
- Choose your own learning journey – complete 60 credits and receive a PG Certificate in Endodontics. 120 credits will give you a PG Diploma and the maximum 180 credits will reward you with a full MSc in Endodontics.
- Balance existing work commitments with flexible study opportunities. Each module consists of 300 total learning hours – 80 hours of direct contact and 220 hours in own practice preparing cases.
- Benefit from hands-on consultant time for each clinical module – put your knowledge into practice and gain experience and confidence.
- High-quality teaching – learn from an experienced team of consultants in restorative dentistry and by respected visiting specialist clinicians and teachers of endodontics.
- Grow in confidence and experience with the programme – learn and understand the foundations of endodontics and develop your knowledge and skills with more advanced skills in Year 2.
- Boost your future career prospects and the quality of care you can offer to your patients and produce a dissertation to complete the masters - design, conduct, evaluate and write up a project on a topic relevant to endodontics.
- Accredited by The Royal College of Surgeons of England, registered charity number 212808.
Course details
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Year 1
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After completion of the first 2 modules (Certificate level), the ability to diagnose, assess, treatment plan and appropriately manage patients requiring endodontic care in the primary care setting. The ability to assess, treatment plan and appropriately manage more complex cases requiring primary (orthograde) endodontic treatment including patients with concurrent periodontal and prosthodontic problems. In addition, preliminary skills to acquire, evaluate and critically appraise evidence and develop clinical decision making and critical reflection skills will be developed.
Core modules
ENDO711
Foundations of EndodonticsThis module teaches the key concepts in Endodontics including basic sciences, treatment planning, non-surgical treatment and critical appraisal.
ENDO712
Endodontics in PracticeThis module helps develop skills in the practical application of concepts taught in the previous module, using contemporary instrumentation and techniques.
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Year 2
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After completion of the first 4 modules (Diploma level), the ability to assess, treatment plan and appropriately manage patients requiring surgical treatment of endodontic problems, including cases where primary treatment has failed or iatrogenic problems exist. Skills in assessing and managing patients with endodontic problems due to trauma or resorption. The assessment and management of endodontic problems in children/adolescents. Further skills in acquiring, evaluating and critically appraising evidence and developing clinical decision making and critical reflection skills.
Core modules
ENDO721
Advanced Endodontics 1This module introduces more complex treatment options, including the management of trauma and approaches and retreatment or restoration of root-filled teeth.
ENDO722
Advanced Endodontics 2This module teaches the management of failed treatment, resorption, deciduous teeth, the relationship with periodontal disease and practice management.
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Final year
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You will develop evidence-based dentistry skills through the completion of an evidence synthesis project. The objective is to undertake a high-quality literature review in accordance with best practice for evidence synthesis.
Core modules
DIS734
Dental Programmes Masters ProjectOn this module, students will design, plan and undertake a review of the evidence relevant to their chosen field of study. Students will specify a research question, make methodological decisions and synthesise the available literature.
Every postgraduate taught course has a detailed programme specification document describing the programme aims, the programme structure, the teaching and learning methods, the learning outcomes and the rules of assessment.
The following programme specification represents the latest programme structure and may be subject to change:
Entry requirements
Fees, costs and funding
| Academic Stage P/T delivery only | Fee per 60 credits 2025–26 | Fee per 60 credits 2026–27 |
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| Stage 1 (certificate) | £10,300 | £10,600 |
| Stage 2 (diploma) | £10,300 | £10,600 |
| Stage 3 (dissertation) | £5,150 | £5,300&²Ô²ú²õ±è; |
How to apply
Most of our taught programmes begin in January. Applications can usually be made throughout the year, and are considered until programmes are full. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible as places are limited.
Familiarise yourself with the information required to complete your application form. You will usually be required to supply:
- evidence of qualifications (degree certificates or transcripts), with translations if not in English, to show that you meet, or expect to meet the entry requirements
- evidence of English language proficiency, if English is not your first language
- a personal statement of approximately 250–400 words about the reasons for your interest in the course and outlining the nature of previous and current related experience. You can write this into the online application form, or include it as a separate document
- your curriculum vitae or résumé, including details of relevant professional/voluntary experience, professional registration/s and visa status for overseas workers
- proof of sponsorship, if applicable.
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Once you are happy that you have all of the information required you can apply using our online postgraduate application form (the blue 'Apply' icon on this page).
You may be asked to provide additional information; two academic/professional references, confirming your suitability for the course; or to take part in an interview (which in the case of overseas students may be by telephone or video conference) and you will be sent a decision by letter or email.
Tel: +44 1752 585858
Email: admissions@plymouth.ac.uk
More information and advice for applicants can be referenced in our admissions policy which can be found on the
Endodontics MSc at the 91porn
The Peninsula MSc in Endodontics delivers over 50 contact sessions of teaching over the course of two years, culminating in a third year of research and the award of a Masters degree.
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Our policies, developed in consultation with 91porn Students' Union (UPSU), highlight our commitment to provide supportive and inclusive learning, working and social environment in which all members of the University community can realise their potential and are treated with dignity and respect.
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