Oral Surgery MSc

Course overview

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.

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Clinical highlights

• Hands-on experience of treating patients under local anaesthetic and general anaesthetic
• Dental radiology
• Medical emergencies
• Management and treatment planning of patients with complex medical problems

Research highlights

• Introduction 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 methods
• Formulate ideas and hypotheses to develop and prepare an individual, original research dissertation

Clinical simulation

Before treating patients, you will learn the principles of soft and hard tissue management on “phantom head” models.

Clinical treatment facilities

You 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.

Fees

UK: £31,000 (Total)

International: £56,750 (Total)

Deposit

You must pay a £3,000 deposit when you accept your offer to secure your place on the course.

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For fees information for international taught postgraduate students, read Masters fees .

Additional cost information

There may be additional costs related to your course or programme of study, or related to being a student at the University of Leeds. Read more about additional costs .

Further additional cost information

One clinical uniform (top and trousers) will be provided; however, in the event these are lost, you will be expected to pay for a replacement at an estimated cost of £10.00 per item, ie approximately £20.00 for a top and trousers.

Upon arrival at the School a locker will be allocated with a padlock to secure the locker. If the padlock is misplaced a fee of £25.00 will be required to replace the padlock.

There may be additional costs related to your course or programme of study, or related to being a student at the University of Leeds. Read more on our living costs and budgeting page .