The Orthodontic MSc programme provides academic, practical and clinical teaching in contemporary orthodontics including normal development and growth of the craniofacial region, development of the dentition, interceptive treatment, orthodontic tooth movement, treatment planning, management of malocclusion, the use of contemporary appliance systems and treatment mechanics.
UK candidates interested in funded orthodontic training posts at ST level should apply through Health Education England via the national recruitment process. Successful UK applicants within national recruitment have the option to apply for the Orthodontic MSc at King's College London following the allocation of their training post, which will allow fulfilment of the research component of the orthodontic curriculum. Once training posts are allocated, candidates can contact King's Admissions and the application portal will be re-opened for them to apply.
The Orthodontics MSc programme is based at King';s College London with clinical treatment clinics at Guy';s and St Thomas'; NHS Foundation Trust and King';s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, which collectively with King';s College London form King';s Health Partners.
The course is based on the UK General Dental Council Orthodontic curriculum and is delivered through lectures, practical and technical teaching elements, clinical seminars, tutorials, self-directed learning, supervised clinical treatment of patients and attendance on diagnostic and multidisciplinary outpatient clinics.
Academic and clinical teaching is supported by a local virtual learning environment and also through access to the British Orthodontic Society national online learning programme. Assessment is through written, oral and practical examinations, clinical work-based assessments, case presentations, patient logbooks and the submission of a research dissertation.
Students undertake a dedicated research project as part of their course and the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences at King';s provides an environment enriched with internationally recognised academics to facilitate this. In recent years, students have undertaken projects incorporating many different subject areas including clinical orthodontics, craniofacial biology, dental materials science, clinical psychology and dental public health.
Students are encouraged to register and undertake a King';s Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice to further develop their educational skills. The programme complies with the principles of Erasmus and supports the European Union directives on specialisation in orthodontics. The course prepares you to sit the Membership in Orthodontics (MOrth) examination of the United Kingdom Royal Surgical Colleges.
This course is taught primarily at King';s College London (Guy';s Hospital, King';s College Hospital, Queen Mary Hospital), and St Georges Hospital, with some first year lectures at Queen Mary University of London. These lectures are organised in blocks, normally at the start of the programme.
Candidates intending to take the FDSE are advised to complete the MFDS qualification prior to enrolling; please see
this memo for further information.
Study Details: Three years
