Teaching & modules

Teaching methods - what to expect

Lectures
Seminars
Academic contact hours

We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.

The following table will give you an idea of what a typical year might look like as you progress through your studies. Standard university term times do not apply to this course. You will receive a leave allowance for each academic year with full details provided on enrolment.

  Lectures, seminars and feedback (hours) Self-study/research (hours) Supervised clinical practice (hours)
Year 1 80 820 900
Year 2 83 817 900
Year 3 86 1114 600

 Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.

Assessment

  • Unseen written examinations
  • Coursework
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Oral examinations
  • Essays
  • Dissertation

Progression from Year to Year will be dependent on successful completion of the assessments and clinical attachments as relevant, of the modules from the proceeding year.

Modules

Year 1 – Required Modules

  • Research Methods (15 credits)
  • Biometry (15 credits)
  • Clinical Paediatric Dentistry 1 (90 credits)
  • Science of Paediatric Dentistry 1 (30 credits)
  • Research Project Year 1 (30 credits)

Year 2 – Required Modules

  • Science of Paediatric Dentistry 2 (30 credits)
  • Patient safety, Quality Improvement and Governance (30 credits)
  • Clinical Paediatric Dentistry 2 (90 credits)
  • Research Project Year 2 (30 credits)

Year 3 – Required Modules

  • Science of Paediatric Dentistry 3 (30 credits)
  • Research Project Year 3 Dissertation (90 credits)

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.

Due to the competitive nature of this programme, applicants will be required to meet the English language requirement by the application deadline in order to be shortlisted for interview. Please see the Selection Process in the ‘Entry Requirements’ tab above.

  • Our first application deadline is on 4 December 2025 (23:59 UK time).
  • The final application deadline for all applicants is on 31 January 2026 (23:59 UK time).

As places are limited on this programme, we will be monitoring the amount of offers being made. Applicants who meet our advertised academic entry requirements may therefore be placed on hold while we consider the number of places remaining. You will be informed if your application is being held.

Key Information

Course type:

Master's

Delivery mode:

In person

Study mode:

Full time

Duration:

3 years

Application status:

Open

Start date:

September 2026