PG Certificate (Postgraduate Certificate) Clinical Oral Surgery
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| Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
|---|---|
| Awards available | PG Certificate (Postgraduate Certificate) |
| Programme length | One year part-time |
| Location of programme | Clifton campus |
| Part-time study available | Yes, part-time only |
| Start date | September 2021 |
Programme overview
This programme develops your knowledge and enhances your clinical skills through hands-on clinical experience in oral surgery. In addition to study days and clinical skills teaching, you will undertake a clinical attachment at the University of Bristol Dental School where you will treat oral surgery patients under the supervision of hospital specialists.
You will attend outpatient clinics and operate under close supervision in the oral surgery department of the University of Bristol Dental School.
Our programme has been specifically designed for dental practitioners who want to develop their skills in providing clinical oral surgery for their patients in practice.
Students who complete both this programme and the Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Conscious Sedation and Anxiety Management will be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Oral Surgery, Clinical Conscious Sedation and Anxiety Management.
Fees for 2021/22
We charge an annual tuition fee. Fees for 2021/22 are as follows:
- UK/EU: part-time (one year)
- £9,700
- Overseas (including EU): part-time (one year)
- £13,300
- Channel Islands/IoM: part-time (one year)
- £12,200
Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to a five per cent increase in fees each year. Find out more about tuition fees.
Alumni scholarship
University of Bristol students and graduates can benefit from a ten per cent reduction in tuition fees for postgraduate study. Check your eligibility for an alumni scholarship.
Funding for 2021/22
Further information on funding for prospective UK, EU and international postgraduate students.
Programme structure
There is a mixed delivery approach, including direct clinical supervision, didactic teaching, clinical skills sessions (eg suture simulation), and self-directed learning using virtual learning environment material. There are three core units. Assessment will be by written assignment, online e-assessment, written exam, clinical competency work-based assessments and portfolio.
Visit our programme catalogue for full details of the structure and unit content for our Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Oral Surgery.
Entry requirements
BDS (or equivalent United Kingdom General Dental Council-registrable dental qualification). At least one year's demonstrable postgraduate clinical experience.
See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level:
Profile B
Further information about English language requirements and profile levels.
Admissions statement
Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.
Careers
This programme is aimed at dental practitioners who want to develop their skills in providing clinical oral surgery for patients in their workplace.
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Find out more about studying with us or request a prospectus.
Contact details
Liz Hemmings Senior Postgraduate Admissions Administrator Phone: +44 (0) 117 428 2754 Email: fohs-pgadmissions@bristol.ac.uk
Nichola Roskelly Programme Administrator Email: cos-pgcert-office@bristol.ac.uk
Faculty of Health Sciences
1st Floor
5 Tyndall Avenue
Bristol
BS8 1UD
School website: Bristol Dental School
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REF 2014 results
- Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy:
- 43% of research is world-leading (4*)
- 37% of research is internationally excellent (3*)
- 18% of research is recognised internationally (2*)
- 1% of research is recognised nationally (1*)
Results are from the most recent UK-wide assessment of research quality, conducted by HEFCE. More about REF 2014 results.
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