Teaching & modules
Modules
Required Modules
- Periodontology Part 1: Scientific Basis of Periodontology (30 credits)
- Periodontology Part 2: Critical Evaluation of Periodontology (30 credits)
- Periodontology Part 3: Advanced Periodontology (30 credits)
- Periodontology Part 4A: Clinical Cases 1 (30 credits)
- Periodontology Part 4B: Clinical Cases 2 (30 credits)
- Periodontology Part 5A: Advanced Clinical Cases 1 (45 credits)
- Periodontology Part 5B: Advanced Clinical Cases 2 (45 credits)
- Periodontology Part 6A: Diagnosis & Treatment Planning in Restorative Dentistry (30 credits)
- Periodontology Part 6B: Diagnosis & Treatment Planning in Restorative Dentistry (30 credits)
- Periodontology Part 7: Research (60 credits)
Teaching methods - what to expect
The usual training period will be a minimum of 4,500 hours across the degree.
The programme content is typically apportioned approximately as:
- 60% clinical
- 25% academic
- 15% research
This time allocation is flexible and will depend upon the capacity of the trainees to complete the curriculum to a competent level.
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.
Assessment
- Written examinations
- Case studies
- Oral examinations
- Clinical Assessment
Your three academic taught modules will be assessed by written exams. Your five clinical modules will be examined on case reports, with oral and clinical examinations. Your research module will be assessed by a project report and oral examination.
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:
Four years at three days per week (Home students) or three years at five days per week (Overseas students)
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026