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1. How to apply

You need to apply online at http://www.kcl.ac.uk/graduate/apply/ through the admissions portal. You will be required to provide details of 2 referees (normally 1 academic and 1 professional). If you are unable to find an academic referee as you have been outside of education for some time, work place referees may be accepted. Alternatively dental colleagues of high standing in the dental profession in your region may also supply a reference for you. The Admissions Office will review your application to see if you meet the entry requirements for the course, undertake checks on your qualifications and contact you if anything is still required before your application can be considered. If the Admissions department need to get in touch with you, they will send you a message through the admissions portal, so keep checking regularly.

The Unit of Distance Learning and the Programme Director will then review your application and make a recommendation. The Admissions Office will then notify you through the portal of the decision. If you are offered a place and you accept this, you would then start next intake (January).

Upon acceptance on the course, you will be asked to pay a 1000 GBP non-refundable deposit to hold your place on the course, which would be deducted from your yearly course fee. The remainder of your course fee would be due in two instalments, at the end of January and at the end of April each year.

2. When to apply

Applications are open between March and 31 August for entry the following January. Applications are assessed throughout the year, and it can take time for all of the initial necessary checks to be carried out, so early application is strongly advised. If a course becomes full before 31 August, a waiting list will be created in case places become available at a later date. If a course is not full by 31 August, we do sometimes consider late applications – it is worth checking with the Unit of Distance Learning if places are still available on your chosen course after 31 August by contacting distancedentistry@kcl.ac.uk.   Late applications may be considered if places remain available.

Please do not hesitate to send an email to distancedentistry@kcl.ac.uk if you want to discuss any programme in more detail. Our programme directors will be pleased to email you or call you to discuss any questions as we want you to embark on the best programme for you.

3. Do you have a question not adequately answered here?

Please do not hesitate to send an email to distancedentistry@kcl.ac.uk

1. What are the entry requirements?

The minimum entry requirements are accessible within the prospectus entry of each course, under ‘entry requirements’. Within this you will also see our ‘gold standard’ entry criteria, which details the standards the Unit is looking for in applicants; so you should try to demonstrate how you meet this within your personal statement of your application.

MSc Advanced General Dental Practice (AGDP)

MClinDent Fixed & Removable Prosthodontics (FRP)

MSc Aesthetic Dentistry (AES)

MSc Endodontics (ENDO)

MSc Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation (MFPR)

General Online Prospectus

2. What is the English language entry requirement?

To follow our programmes successfully, you must have a good command of English and be able to apply this in an academic environment. Therefore, you will usually be required to provide certificated proof of your competence in English before starting your studies.

We prefer the academic IETLS overall score of 7, with the written element at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6 in the other skills.

Please visit our full list of accepted English language qualifications:

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/pg/admissions/requirements/language.aspx

3. IELTS - general or academic?

We prefer the academic IELTS overall score of 7, with the written element at least 6.5.

The Academic IELTS exam is the more advanced test. This version is generally used to determine whether candidates are qualified to enrol in undergraduate and graduate academic programmes where English is the medium of instruction.

4. If I am not from a native English speaking country, but I did all my college studies and exams in English and I have a certification from my college for that, would this meet the English language requirement?

In order to consider you for a programme at King’s we require evidence that your English meets the required level.

You can submit an application without the English test, however if it is deemed necessary that you require a test, it may slow your application down and you would be much more likely to be made an offer of a place if you already have the test in place.

With this in mind we would strongly suggest that you take either the IELTS or TOEFL; you can send your application without your IELTS results, and then send your results as soon as you have them.

Please visit our full list of accepted English language qualifications:

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/pg/admissions/requirements/language.aspx

5. What if I do not meet the English language requirements?

You can undertake further training in English and re-take your English Language test. If you can show an improved score that meets the requirements you may still be offered a place.

If you are based overseas, you may wish to find a course in your own country, but King’s also offer pre-sessional English courses on-campus to help improve your English skills which can be taken into account to meet the entry requirements for our flexible graduate programmes.

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/elc/study/premasters/index.aspx

6. Do I have to be a registered Dentist in my home country to apply?

All master’s courses, except Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation (MFPR), require you to be a practicing dental surgeon with access to patients to enable you to complete the clinical requirements of your chosen course. Please look carefully at the MFPR webpage for the detailed requirements for this course. Those wishing to take the prosthodontics pathway of the MFPR course will need to be working as a registered dentist to meet the clinical requirements, which requires undertaking prosthodontics treatment of patients.

7. Will there be an interview before I can be offered a place on the programme?

Applications are via the college on-line portal are considered on merit with reference to our entry requirements.  We reserve the right to interview prospective candidates for clarification of aspects from their online applications.

8. What is the minimum computer specification?

As the courses run online, to ensure you are able to access the course and participate in the interactive elements, all of our programmes have a minimum computing specification that applies. You should mention in your personal statement that you meet this. If you do not meet this then you will have technical difficulties during the course.

The minimum computing specification can be found in the prospectus, under ‘entry requirements’.

9. Do you have a question not adequately answered here?

Please do not hesitate to send an email to distancedentistry@kcl.ac.uk

1. What is Blended Learning?

Blended Learning is the well-established combination of e-learning and face-to-face elements. Many studies have shown that the blended learning approach results in higher assessment scores and improved understanding for students than either traditional learning (lectures, seminars, face-to-face) or e-learning (online content) alone.

2. How will I gain the practical skills needed by learning on a PC?

King’s flexible graduate programmes are designed to blend both academic rigour and advanced clinical skills that you can apply in your work place during the course. There is a hands-on face-to-face component that lasts between 5-10 days, depending on which programme you are studying. This focuses on clinical skills. Those students on a clinically based course will be expected to submit evidence of clinical work undertaken in their own practices that is appropriate to the course you are registered upon. If you have any concerns regarding the clinical component we will be happy to discuss these with you.

You will also be asked to report about your own clinical work in assignments. You will not be able to perform treatment on patients at King’s during your face-to-face course but you will be required to submit a portfolio of the clinical work you carry out in your own workplace throughout the course.

Find out more about flexible learning at:

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/dentistry/about/centres/flexilearning/distance/about/whychoose.aspx

3. Does the degree certificate state "distance learning"?

No. The degree certificate is the same that would be received by a student studying on-campus (e.g.: 'MSc Degree in Aesthetic Dentistry'). Our College does not make distinctions between different modes of study. We believe in educating our students with the best methods available and a combination of online, face-to-face and self-directed learning has proven to be successful and popular.

4. Can I do the face-to face from home?

The face-to-face is also a compulsory component of the programme; not attending the full course would not allow you to progress in the course.

If the face-to-face course is residential, accommodation is booked for you and you need to stay at the venue’s accommodation. If you are responsible for finding your own accommodation then we would recommend that you stay in close by accommodation. The course is very intensive with lectures all day and during some evenings.

If you are offered a place on one of our flexible graduate programmes, we will send you further details about face to face venues, timetable and accommodation.

5. What is the difference between MSc and MClinDent programmes?

MClinDent = 4 years vs MSc = 2 or 3 years

In terms of credit value, you need to earn 360 EU Level 7 credits (equivalent to 180 ECTS credits - European Credit Transfer System) to be awarded a MClinDent degree. For the degree of MSc you are required to obtain 180 EU Level 7 credits (90 ECTS credits). Each EU credit represents approximately 10 hours of study time, so there is a more intensive workload with the MClinDent programme. This is because the subject area is much broader.

6. Which programme is right for me?

The website should guide you and you can seek advice from our Programme Directors. Please note that all programmes are updated each year so see website for the latest details for each programme. 

As a guide we offer one popular broad based programme, MSc Advanced General Dental Practice (AGDP), which covers all aspects of dentistry found in general dental practice around the world. This programme is available over two or three years. It is our only MSc which can be taken over two years. This MSc is currently designed to provide a broad training in operative skills, treatment planning, restorative care, routine aesthetic treatments, minimal intervention, oral surgery and simple occlusal therapies. This programme provides both the foundation training needed by younger dentists and dentists from countries where the BDS may not meet EU/UK standards for direct entry to practice, as well as more advanced training in the clinical and operative skills needed to run a successful and profitable general practice. A practice management module provides education for this seeking to work in general practice. The face-to-face training, available in the UK, covers aesthetic composites, veneers, crowns, impression recording, provisional restorations, occlusion, tooth wear, dentures, implant treatment planning, periodontolology and endodontics.

All our other programmes provide intensive training in one particular area of clinical dentistry. None lead to direct entry to a UK specialist list. These MSc programmes all run over three years and the MClinDent over four years although all our programmes allow flexibility and longer periods can be taken subject to agreement.

MClinDent Fixed & Removable Prosthodontics (FRP) covers all aspects of Prosthodontics including fixed and removable treatment, occlusion splint therapies, implants, dentures, complex tooth wear and aesthetic dentistry. In this programme only the prosthodontic elements of implants are covered in detail. Please note this is an MClinDent degree and not an MSc due to the volume of topics covered. The workload is double that of an MSc but provides extensive advanced training across all aspects of care in practice. Face to face course locations may be available outside of the UK, please check our website or further details.

MSc Aesthetic Dentistry (AES) covers aesthetic dentistry from both minimally invasive and conventional aspects, including implants and soft tissue aesthetics. In this programme only the prosthodontic elements of implants are covered in detail. Face to face course locations may be available outside of the UK, please check our website or further details.

MSc Endodontics (ENDO) covers all aspects of endodontics and restoration of endodontically treated teeth.

MSc Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation (MFPR) covers all aspects of tissue replacement and reconstruction of facial tissues. This course offers two pathways through optional modules. For those that are clinically qualified and delivering prosthodontic treatment in practice you can choose to focus on this aspect during the course, or for those working as maxillofacial prosthetists, you will undertake training in the psychological and social effects of patients undergoing cancer treatment.

Other programmes are under construction and so please see the website or contact the DL office for advice.

7. Which of the courses contains teaching on full mouth rehabilitations?

The MClinDent and the Aesthetic MSc programmes cover the principles for full mouth rehabilitations. The MClinDent is more detailed and a full mouth rehabilitation case is a requirement for the clinical component.

8. How can I interact with academics and other students on the programme if I am not on campus?

Staff within King’s Dental Institute have the experience and expertise of supporting students who are based off-campus and we try to ensure that you feel part of King’s College London as much as possible.

Our blended learning courses are delivered online through a Virtual Learning Environment and we use a variety of online tools to try and help students and staff engage with each other regularly. You will be able to participate in on-line tutorials and discussion groups, interacting both with KCL tutors and fellow students. You can communicate online either in real-time via live tutorials or one-on-one with a tutor, wherever you are in the world. You can also post topics and messages through the discussion forums, which allow tutors and students to communicate at whatever time is convenient. Whilst students do need to be self-motivated and organised, we also encourage you to form study groups and maintain regular contact with your peers through the year.

There is also a compulsory annual face to face course in years 1 and 2 for the MSc, and years 1, 2 and 3 for the MClinDent programme. The face to face course is an intensive, hands-on course that lasts between 5-10 days, depending on which programme you are studying. Students find it an invaluable part of the course and this gives you direct contact with students and tutors.

Find out more about flexible learning at:

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/dentistry/about/centres/flexilearning/distance/about/whychoose.aspx

9. Do I get a chance to sample the online platform before being accepted on the course?

Examples of the format of the online platform can be found at: http://kingscollege.blackboard.com/webct/RelativeResourceManager/57628288021/Public%20Files/index.html

10. Can I study full-time at KCL for these programmes?

We do offer a range of internal (Full-time and Part-time attendance) programmes in our Dental Institute. Please see www.kcl.ac.uk/dentistry for details.

11. Is the 4-year blended learning MClinDent Fixed & Removable Prosthodontics (FRP) programme equivalent to a full-time MClinDent Prosthodontics (3 year)?

In general, one might expect the blended learning FRP programme to be equivalent to 2 years of full-time Prosthodontics.

12. I am comparing the KCL programmes to others offered in the UK. How can I decide?

Please look carefully at the amount of hands-on training provided, the names and experience of the faculty of teachers, the content offered via online content, online lectures, supporting tutorials, face-to-face teaching and support offered through clinical staff, mentors and supervisors. 

You can also take into account the heritage and track record of the institution. At King’s College you will be a postgraduate student at an internationally-renowned, Russell Group University, with all the benefits of that position. You will be one of 280 flexible learning students in Europe’s largest dental institute. You will benefit from our experience gained over 2 decades of how to teach students advanced skills.

Your degree from King’s College London will not state “distance learning” as we do not distinguish between different modes of study.

13. Can I contact a current student?

Should you wish to ask one of our current students some questions about the course, we would be pleased to pass your queries on to them. It may be possible to speak to a current or past student on request.

Please contact us on distancedentistry@kcl.ac.uk

14. Do you have a question not adequately answered here?

Please do not hesitate to send an email to distancedentistry@kcl.ac.uk

1. How much work is required?

During the year you will be expected to engage with the teaching team and other students on your course and participate in the assignments, tutorials and activities set within the course.

In terms of student commitment from the point of hours spent studying it varies according to the individual, previous knowledge, the ability to source, assimilate and retain information, how much background additional reading is carried out. It is therefore impossible to place a figure on the number of hours devoted per week for instance as students all study at differing paces, and of course the onus is on the student at postgraduate level 7 in terms of what they may wish to gain from such a course of study. However as a guide we would recommend setting aside a minimum of a day per week for an MSc and one and a half days for an MClinDent programme if you wish to gain significant education and develop new clinical skills.

The amount of time will vary over the year as the course begins in January and ends with an examination at the end of September/early October.

The course is designed to be flexible and therefore you can choose when to study in terms of time and day. However a few items such as the face-to-face courses are fixed.

2. How many sessions/tutorials per year?

You are expected to attend approximately 9 online tutorials per year, 1 intensive face to face seminar which may be between 5-10 days, depending on which course you are studying – this will be detailed in the prospectus. The final year is much more flexible and you will agree contact dates with your supervisor either online or in person, according to your submission schedule. There is no face to face course in the final year.

The times of the tutorials are designed to be accessible to students in different time zones. Often several run at different times across the day including some evenings. Recordings are also available for later study.

Pre-examination revision tutorials are available, prior to the examinations to help students with questions.

3. Is there any clinical component involved in this course?

King’s flexible graduate programmes are designed to blend both academic rigour and advanced clinical skills that you can apply in your work place during the course. There is a hands-on face-to-face component that focuses on clinical skills. Those students on a clinically based course will be expected to submit evidence of clinical work undertaken in their own practices that is appropriate to the course you are registered upon. If you have any concerns regarding the clinical component we will be happy to discuss these with you.

You will also be asked to report about your own clinical work in assignments. You will not be able to perform treatment on patients at King’s during your face-to-face course but you will be required to submit a portfolio of the clinical work you carry out in your own workplace throughout the course.

You will be able to view examples of the kinds of clinical cases you will need to submit. Bear in mind that the specialised programmes (FRP, AES, ENDO and MFPR) will require you to be able to access suitable patients in your own practice. AGDP requires patients from general practice only.

4. Is the course only research-based?

No, the course is designed to develop your clinical skills in the appropriate academic context. The final year report/dissertation is typically a literature review although you can include an audit from your practice. Rarely, a student will choose to carry our research for this report. All our courses are, however, strongly evidence-based as you would expect from King’s, a research-led Russell group university.

If you are seeking a more substantially research-based degree, such as PhD then please see the KCL website for details.

5. If I treat patients who object to showing their face for photography/filming on religious or other grounds, can I still complete the clinical casework?

With regard to the issue of your patients' reluctance to being photographed and videoed, you could use oral stills shots of patients, instead of video. You could present the oral stills shots that you have taken as part of the patient's records (same as the records you keep for the medico-legal aspect of your work). You could also video the work you have undertaken using the models (by which we mean primary dental casts or working dental casts or radiographs) to show the restorations i.e. demonstrate crowns, bridges and dentures, both in place and removed from the models.

It may also be helpful to understand that this may be more difficult on the MSc Aesthetic Dentistry course. This is because the course covers work on the face, not just the mouth.

As we have students all over the world, we recognise that there may be occasions where it is difficult to provide evidence of certain cases. If you have any concerns we will be happy to discuss these with you.

6. Do you have a question not adequately answered here?

Please do not hesitate to send an email to distancedentistry@kcl.ac.uk

1.  What are the total costs I would be expected to pay in a year?

You are responsible for paying your annual tuition fees each year. You will also need to pay a separate fee to cover the face-to-face course each time you attend. This is separate from your tuition fees and covers costs such as venue costs and catering (and in some cases accommodation). Your tuition fees cover the teaching, delivery and support of your course. You will need to factor in any of your own expenses, such as travel to the face-to-face venue and accommodation/evening meals if this is not provided. Details of any tuition and face-to-face course fees are detailed within the ‘Applying, Fees and Funding’ section of the prospectus.

If you are being sponsored, you will need to provide a letter from your sponsor confirming that they are liable for your fees when you accept a place at King’s.

If you choose to sit your examinations overseas, you will need to pay an additional fee to King’s to cover the costs of sending exam materials overseas. You may also have to cover local exam centre costs such as invigilation. Further details can be found here:

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/campuslife/services/examinations/exams/pep/alternative.aspx

2. Tuition fees method of payment

You can make your payments online via King’s website:

http://realex.adminsystems.adm.kcl.ac.uk:51516/Details.html

Upon acceptance on the course, you would need to pay a non-refundable 1000 GBP deposit, which would be deducted from your yearly course fee. The remainder of your course fee would be due in two instalments, at the end of January and at the end of April each year.

If you prefer, you can pay your year 1 fees upfront which will give you 2% refund.

The face-to-face payment is due just before the event; detailed information on how to pay is sent to students in due course.

3. Are tuition fees refundable?

Upon acceptance on the course, you would need to pay a 1000 GBP deposit, which would be deducted from your yearly course fee. This element is non-refundable as it secures your place on the course. After this, if you withdraw from the course at any stage during the year, the remainder of your used and un-used tuition fees will be calculated and you may be entitled to claim a refund of any un-used fees for the year. This is calculated on a pro-rata basis taking into account elements such as the face-to-face course, course materials, assignments, tutorials and examinations. If you interrupt your studies for a year, we would again review your used and unused portion of fees for the year, any unused fees can be refunded to you or credited towards next year’s study. Upon re-joining the course, you would need to repay any refunded fees (if not credited to your account already) plus a 10% continuation fee to re-enrol. If you would like more information about this, please contact the Unit on distancedentistry@kcl.ac.uk.

4. Do you have a question not adequately answered here?

Please do not hesitate to send an email to distancedentistry@kcl.ac.uk

1. Can I get a student visa?

You do not need to obtain a 'student Tier 4 visa' to study this course, as you would only be in London for up to 10 days per year. Therefore you would not need the extra associated paperwork, instead you would need to obtain a short term visa for which we can provide a ‘student support letter’. This is called a ‘ student visitor visa ’.

You should follow the guidance on applying for a Visa to attend a short course:

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/campuslife/services/student-advice-support/how/immigration/entryclearance/short.aspx

2. How will I be taught if I live outside London and the UK?

Our blended learning courses are delivered online through a Virtual Learning Environment. You will be able to participate in on-line tutorials and discussion groups through the internet. This is a pioneering course delivering flexible learning.

There is also a compulsory annual face to face course, usually in years 1 and 2 for the MSc, and years 1, 2 and 3 for the MClinDent programme. The face to face course is an intensive, hands-on course that lasts between 5-10 days, depending on which programme you are studying. Students find it an invaluable part of the course. These courses always run in London and often in other locations as well around the world, see website for up to date details.

Find out more about flexible learning at:

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/dentistry/about/centres/flexilearning/distance/about/whychoose.aspx

3. Do you have a question not adequately answered here?

Please do not hesitate to send an email to distancedentistry@kcl.ac.uk

1. Does the MClinDent Fixed & Removable Prosthodontics give automatic access to MRD examination?

The blended programme does not give credits to MRD (Member in Restorative Dentistry). One would need to apply to RCS (The Royal College of Surgeons of England) and submit CV and evidence. For MRD one needs three years full time or equivalent doing appropriate training/exams.

King’s College Dental Institute offers full-time Prosthodontics MClinDent. Please visit our online prospectus for further information.

2. Are the MSc’s or MClinDent Distance Learning Programmes registered as additional dental postgraduate qualifications by the GDC - General Dental Council (UK)?

No, the GDC have suspended their list of additional qualifications at present.

3. Does completing an MSc by distance learning entitle the student to be on the GDC's - General Dental Council (UK) - specialist list?

Our distance learning courses do not give you an automatic accreditation to the GDC.

We have, however, other 3 year full-time courses at Kings, which includes a specialist exam that might enable you to be on the specialist list. Please check our course catalogue for a list of those full time courses.

We would recommend that you contact the GDC direct to confirm this. There is more information at http://www.gdc-uk.org/Dentalprofessionals/Specialistlist/Pages/default.aspx

Practising dentists in the UK must be GDC accredited, therefore our distance learning students practising in the UK are GDC accredited before starting one of our postgraduate Distance Learning courses. Practitioners from outside the UK need to check with their equivalent GDC accreditation body for more information.

Both our international and home students find our distance learning courses an excellent opportunity for professional development with minimal disruption to family and work commitments, while enabling them to gain a higher qualification from the highly prestigious King’s College London.

4. After completing this MClindent or MSc, will I be able to register as a specialist?

A MClinDent or MSc does not entitle the holder to join a specialist list.

To become a specialist you need to contact the GDC - General Dental Council (UK) - or equivalent regulatory body, for advice. In the UK you would need to become eligible and successfully sit the MRD examination - Diploma of Membership in Restorative Dentistry.

Eligibility usually requires three years of full-time study, or part-time equivalent. We do offer such programmes, not through flexible learning, in our Dental Institute, see:

 http://www.kcl.ac.uk/prospectus/graduate/programmes/alpha/DEF/keyword/dentistry for details.

There is no specialist list in Aesthetic Dentistry in the UK.

You can apply to the regulatory body and request special consideration, using your MClinDent (equivalent to two years full-time study) along with other evidence to support a bid to join the UK Prosthodontic list.

With the MClinDent degree you can apply to become a member of the European Prosthodontic Association (EPA). They require evidence of training by submission of a log book. You can re-use your MClinDent cases for this. This body will confirm that you have received specialist training. However, you cannot call yourself a “specialist” unless you are on the GDC list.

5. Can I practice in the UK once I have completed the MClindent or MSc degree?

No, these are not primary dental qualifications. You are required to have a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or equivalent from an European state to practice within the European Union. Please see the GDC - General Dental Council (UK) - website for details.

If you intend taking the ORE – Oversees Registration Exam – in order to practice within the UK then you would find our MSc programme in Advanced General Dental Practice most helpful. Our teaching faculty has much experience in education at all levels and many are examiners for ORE and the various Royal college examinations.

6. Does the Australian Dental Association recognise MSc's or MClinDent Distance Learning Programmes?

The PG qualification is not currently recognised by the Australian Dental Board. To gain this recognition you would need to apply to the Australian Dental Association. King's College London would write in support of this application.

7. Can I join the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners once I obtain the MClinDent/MSc degree?

Discussions are underway with the Royal Colleges.

8. Will the qualifications I gain be recognised in my home country?

This depends entirely on your home country so please check with your governing body if this is of importance to you. We would stress that the key reason for completing a degree with us is that you seek top-quality education. Many countries, including the UK, do not recognise any degrees as the individual is either a dentist or not a dentist. No further degrees are listed no matter how they are obtained.

9. Can I work in the UK once I have completed the programme?

Only if you are on the dentist’s register held by the General Dental Council in the UK. Generally this will require you to have a primary dental qualification, i.e. a BDS from the EU or pass the ORE.

10. Do I automatically qualify for DDPH qualification on completion of MSc Dental Public Health Distance Learning?

We are now in the process of updating the distance learning mode of the MSc in Dental Public Health course. Therefore, the distance learning mode will not be running for the years 2012 and 2013.

We usually run some preparatory sessions with our internal MSc students just before the DDPH exams, which you can attend if you wish. However, please bear in mind that although our MSc is recognised by the FDS, that only implies you are eligible to take the exam. Having passed the MSc course and/or taking the above sessions does NOT guarantee you will be successful at the examination.

There is an equivalent face to face internal MSc in Dental Public Health programme which starts in October 2012 and follows the traditional university academic year, which you might consider applying for as an alternative option. Please visit the following link for further information:

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/prospectus/graduate/index/name/dental-public-health/alpha/DEF/header_search//keyword/dentistry

Or please liaise directly with the course administrator directly:

Jane Elliott Email: jane.elliott@kcl.ac.uk

 Tel.:+44 (0)203299 2561

11. Do you have a question not adequately answered here?

Please do not hesitate to send an email to distancedentistry@kcl.ac.uk

1. Where does the face-to-face course take place?

Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics MClinDent – Year 1 is held in Kent and London, Year 2 and Year 3 are held in London.

Advanced General Dental Practice MSc– Year 1 is held in Kent and London, Year 2 is held in London.

Aesthetic Dentistry MSc and Endodontics MSc– London/UK

Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation MSc – India

In 2012 we also held an additional face-to-face course in Sydney, Australia for Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics and Aesthetic Dentistry. Please see our website for more information of any additional or new face-to-face locations.

We plan to run additional face to face courses in overseas locations so please see website for details.

2. Is there a learning centre in India?

The only course that we currently run in India is the MSc Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation. King’s College London Dental Institute delivers the course in the same way as our UK based programmes, but the venue for the face to face course is in India, which may make it easier to travel to for some students. For more details, see the Venue for the face-to-face section of these FAQ’s.

3. What is the venue for the face-to-face course?

These are the venues we are using in 2012 – these may change in future years subject to availability:

If in London, it is mostly at LonDEC for the practical training

Some of it might be in Kent/UK – Salomons Conference Centre

Or in any of the other King’s College Campus in the heart of London

 

If in Pune/India, at the M.A Rangoonwala College of Dental Sciences & Research centre

2390-B, K.B. Hidayatullah Road

Azam Campus, Camp, Pune

Pin- 411001

Maharashtra, India

 

We have previously run the face to face courses in Sydney/Australia, at the Australian Dental Association

Centre for Professional Development

71-73 Lithgow Street

St Leonards,

NSW 2065

Their website advises

"The CTC is located at ADA NSW in St Leonards. Easily accessible by car or public transport, the Centre is about 30 minutes from Sydney Airport. Details of accommodation options, including those hotels that provide a complimentary shuttle service to the Centre, are available when making your booking."

http://portalada.com.au/ADA_CPD/Venue_Hire/Venue_Hire_Home/ADA_CPD/Venue_Hire.aspx?hkey=5e58534e-10ca-4e7e-bcfa-69c8aa9c7063

4. Do you have a question not adequately answered here?

Please do not hesitate to send an email to

distancedentistry@kcl.ac.uk

1. Can I take time out?

Yes, you can apply to take time out of your programme for personal reasons. You can do this twice throughout your course.

2. What happens if I am unable to complete the progamme?

If you are experiencing difficulties during the course, you can take time out or request an extension or reduce the volume of work per year by not taking all modules in a year of study. If you still cannot complete the programme then it is possible to cash-in credits obtained to date. This may be sufficient to enable you to obtain a Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits) or Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits), subject to the regulations.

3. Do you have a question not adequately answered here?

Please do not hesitate to send an email to distancedentistry@kcl.ac.uk