MSc in Clinical Implantology A UK Masters Degree.
Awarded by University of Central Lancashire. 2 years, part time
Applications are invited for 2025 and we are already interviewing so please do contact us soon if you are intending to join us.
Our postgraduate Dental Implantology course provides the busy General Dental Practitioner with a part-time educational route to acquire the skills and knowledge required of a Dentist with Special Interest (DwiSI). Students can study for an MSc over two years.
Dental Implantology aims to develop a critical understanding and the ability to evaluate the clinical theory, practice and associated research applied to the practice of dental implantology as a mode of referred treatment.
Our postgraduate course will provide you with the opportunities to apply the clinical theory, practice and associated research in the provision of dental implantology within the primary care setting. This course focuses on contemporary practice, teaching evidence-based principles and systems to ensure an optimal outcome for the patient and practitioner.
As a partner of University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), their Access and Participation Plan can be viewed here
Course Programme. 180 Credits
Year 1
Induction training
Course Dinner 10 October 2025 (evening)
Module DX4016 Clinical Implantology. 1 – 14 days of lectures and hands-on;
- Day 1. 11 October 2025. Treatment planning and case selection.
- Contact day – UCLan Campus, Preston. 9am-5pm
- Day 2. 1 November 2025. Basic sciences for Implant Dentistry.
- Recorded lectures and live webinar 9am – 12pm
- Day 3. 15 November 2025. Implant design & biomechanics and Overdentures.
- Live webinar 9am – 12pm
- Day 4. 6 December 2025. Surgical skills for implant dentistry.
- Contact day Glasgow 9am-5pm
- Day 5. 10 January 2026. Occlusion.
- Recorded lectures and live webinar 9am – 12pm
- Day 6. 7 February 2026. Restoring implants.
- Contact day and pre-recorded lectures Glasgow 9am – 5pm.
- Day 7. 7Â March 2026. Digital workflow in implant dentistry.
- Contact day 9am-5pm. Additional Recorded lectures.
- Day 8. 11 April 2026. Bone defects and their management.
- Live webinar 9am – 12:30pm
- Day 9. 25 April 2026. Complications and their management. Revision
- Pre recorded lectures and Live webinar 9am – 12:30pm
- Day 10. 16 May 2026. Cadaveric surgical skills.
- Contact day, W Midlands Surgical Training Centre @ University Hospital Warwickshire & Coventry. 9am – 5pm.
- Day 11. 24 May 2026. Case reports on case selection and treatment planning.
- Live webinar
- Days 12 & 13. CBCT Masterclass. Remote and webinar.Â
- To be completed before 28th `Feb 2026
All webinars are preceded by recorded lectures and long questions for discussion.
All webinars are recorded for revision purposes
DX4016 – End of year assessment. Date to be confirmed.
Module DX4017 Utilising the Evidence Base – completed online, commencing September 2024
Complete 5 Clinical days – supervised clinical practice. You will assess and plan appropriate treatment for patients; Includes; case assessment and treatment planning, including use of radiographic stents and CBCT.
Commencing March 2026
Year 2
Module DX4026 Clinical Implantology 2
Complete 10 Clinical days – supervised clinical practice. You will assess and plan appropriate treatment for patients; Includes; case assessment and treatment planning, including use of radiographic stents and CBCT.
Module DX4027. Research strategy and prepare and submit a 8,000-word clinically orientated research project, which may take the form of a mini-systematic review.
Final examination
Course Highlights:
Comprehensive course content delivered part-time for the busy general practitioner
- UK Qualification
- 2-year part time course
- Patients provided for clinical treatment
- Place and restore 3-5 implants over 15 clinical days
- Clinical component – you will be treating patients under supervision on the course
- Full CBCT training- fulfils UK requirements.
- Digital workflow & laboratory training days
- Fresh cadaver training
- Post course support.
Entry Requirements:
Applicants admitted onto the course will meet the following requirements:
- Be qualified as a Dental Surgeon and have a licence to practice dentistry
- Be registered with the General Dental Council (or equivalent)
- Be in professional practice or have a hospital appointment for a minimum of two years
- Possess indemnity insurance with cover at an appropriate level
- Possess a current certificate of immunisation against communicable disease (Hepatitis B)
DBS: all potential students must undergo an enhanced DBS check prior to admittance to the programme.
Applicants must provide evidence of their GDC Certificate, Immunisation history and Indemnity Insurance by either uploading a copy upon on-line application or providing a copy with their completed paper application.