Entry Requirements
UK applicants
Standard requirements
A recognised undergraduate dental qualification.
Programme specific requirements
A recognised, formal dental qualification is required with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.
Applicants should demonstrate a focused interest in conscious sedation with the specified intent to provide sedation services in their place of work.
Since this programme requires clinical activity that falls within the scope of practice of a dentist, applicants should ensure that they either have full registration as a dentist with the General Dental Council or are able to obtain temporary registration. It is not possible to hold two forms of registration concurrently (for example, full registration as a Dental Care Professional and temporary registration as a Dentist).
International applicants
Equivalent International qualifications
English language requirements
English language band: D
Selection Process
Applications must be made online using King's Apply, the Admissions Portal. A non-refundable application fee of £85 applies.
Completed applications for January 2026 entry (which consist of an online application form, two references, a transcript of previous degrees and a CV) should be submitted by the deadline date of 15 September 2025.
Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis until the closing date. Candidates will be shortlisted for interviews and interviews will not be offered until after the closing date.
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place in autumn 2025.
Personal statement and supporting information
You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
| Personal Statement | Yes |
A personal statement is required. You must answer the following two questions on the application form:
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|---|---|---|
| Previous Academic Study | Yes | A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents. |
| References | Yes | One academic reference is required. A professional reference will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago. |
| Other | Yes | Please submit a separate CV in addition to the application form. |
Application closing date guidance
We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible as we may need to request further information from you to assess your application. This is particularly important if your application is successful, and you are required to meet any conditions and/or you need a Student Visa to study at King’s.
The application deadline will be on 15 September 2025 (23:59 UK time).
Key Information
Course type:
Diploma
Delivery mode:
On campus
Study mode:
Full time
Duration:
Nine months, January to September. Clinical attendance is part-time - one day per week, January to July, alongside self-directed study. In addition, seven study days and at least two assessment days are attended on campus.
Application status:
Closed
Start date:
January 2026