MSc Dental Implantology
- MSc
Overview
This innovative programme is designed for ambitious dental practitioners who want to move beyond theory, build real clinical confidence, and emerge as independent, capable implant dentists - ready to apply their skills in practice.
We have two study routes for applicants, a part-time route for busy UK practitioners, which allows you to expand your clinical capability in implant dentistry while continuing to work, growing your patient base, and developing professionally. Or a full-time route for overseas applicants, allowing you to immerse yourself into continuous, focussed and clinically integrated learning. We offer a balance of structure, flexibility, and momentum, allowing you to build skills gradually, confidently, and sustainably.
Both programmes are delivered at Bristol Dental School, where you will learn in a highly supportive environment with supervision from experienced implant clinicians. Teaching is hands-on and clinically driven, blending small-group seminars with practical sessions and high-fidelity simulation to ensure you feel confident before treating patients.
All teaching takes place in modern clinical, simulation, and training facilities, allowing you to practise, refine techniques, and build confidence in a safe, supportive setting. Our structure also fosters strong peer relationships, mentorship, and a shared sense of purpose among a motivated cohort.
A defining feature of the course is the opportunity to treat your own implant patients, provided as part of the programme. From the outset, you will be closely involved in every stage of care-diagnosis, restoratively driven planning, implant placement, and final restoration-under expert supervision. Both traditional and digital workflows are taught, ensuring you graduate with adaptable, contemporary skills that translate directly to everyday practice.
The culmination of the Masters programme is completion of a project or audit Dissertation or, alternatively, part-time (but not full-time) students can choose to compile and submit a Clinical Portfolio.
Based in the centre of Bristol, you will study in one of the UK's most vibrant and welcoming cities-known for its culture, green spaces, food scene, and quality of life.
Our graduates leave as skilled and confident clinicians, equipped to deliver implant treatment safely, ethically, and effectively.
Bench fees apply and cover essential clinical costs, including patient provision, materials for hands-on sessions, and access to a fully supervised clinical environment. For the full-time programme, bench fees are included in the overall tuition fee cost.
For our home and part-time students, you must hold temporary or full registration with the General Dental Council throughout the duration of the programme.
For overseas full-time students, you must fulfil the entry requirements listed in the admissions statement.
Programme structure
Full time programme
You will complete foundational and advanced sessions in implantology, implant surgery, restorative and surgical planning alongside your dissertation module across the academic year. There will be a mix of hands-on, theory and clinical sessions running from September - July.
You will also undertake a research or quality improvement project, or an audit, on a topic of your choosing, presenting your findings in a scholarly Dissertation.
Please note this full-time programme offers 2-3 sessions a week on average (some weeks with less contact time, some weeks more) so do make sure this is the right programme for you.
Part time programme
The first two years contain three units each, two of which are theory-based modules with hands-on sessions and one clinical module where patients are provided, spread over the academic year (September-July). They are designed to suit a working dentist seeking part-time studies.
For the first time, all clinical sessions will be held in Bristol Dental School, allowing students to experience life in our purpose-built facility.
Year 1 and 2 will require approximately 20 attendance days each, plus additional distance learning sessions and assessments. In year 3, you will work (distance learning) with a supervisor to complete a dissertation in a subject of your choice related to dental implants.
In year 3 part-time students can choose either a Dissertation or Clinical Portfolio unit. For the Dissertation you will undertake a scholarly investigation in the form of a research study, quality improvement project, or audit on a topic of your choosing. For the Clinical Portfolio, you will document implant treatments from your clinical practice and present detailed, evidence-based case reports supported by current literature.
Part-time study is only open to international students who have the appropriate immigration permission to be in the UK. Student visas are not usually issued for part-time study in the UK. Please contact out student visa team for advice.
Visit our programme catalogue for full details of the structure and unit content for our MSc Dental Implantology.
Entry requirements
You will typically need a Bachelor of Dental Surgery or an equivalent United Kingdom General Dental Council-registrable dental qualification. You will also need at least one year's postgraduate clinical work experience in dentistry.
International applicants applying for the one-year full time programme do not require General Dental Council registration.
You must submit all required documents to the specifications detailed in the programme's Admissions Statement to be considered for review.
Please note we are no longer accepting RPL Year 2 applications at this time. Any application for the part-time programme will be considered as a Year 1 applicant.
See international equivalent qualifications https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ on the International Office website.
See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.
Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.
If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level B.
Further information about English language requirements and profile levels.
Fees and funding
- Overseas: full-time
- £59,800 per year
- Home: part-time (three years)
- £9,900 per year
- Overseas: part-time (three years)
- £14,000 per year
Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to an 8% increase in fees each year.
More about tuition fees, living costs and financial support.
Bench fees
£7,750, only applicable for part-time study.
Further information about bench fees can be found on our webpages. Confirmation of bench fees will be stated in the offer letter sent to applicants.
Alumni discount
University of Bristol students and graduates can benefit from a 25% reduction in tuition fees for postgraduate study. Check your eligibility for an alumni discount.
Funding and scholarships
The Grundy Educational Trust provides funding for UK citizens or residents looking to complete a postgraduate programme in a STEM subject (sciences, technology, engineering, mathematics).
Further information on funding for prospective UK and international postgraduate students.
Career prospects
This programme is aimed at experienced dental practitioners who would like to develop their skills in providing dental implants for their patients in practice.
Contact us
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- choosebristol-pg@bristol.ac.uk
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