Teaching & modules
Modules
Required Modules
- Part 1: Science of Prosthodontics (30 credits)
- Part 2: Applied Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry (60 credits)
- Part 3A: Complex Applied Clinical Cases 1 – prosthodontics & restorative dentistry (30 credits)
- Part 3B: Complex Applied Clinical Cases 2 – prosthodontics (30 credits)
- Part 4A: Diagnosis & Treatment Planning in Restorative Dentistry (45 credits)
- Part 4B: Diagnosis & Treatment Planning in Prosthodontics (45 credits)
- Part 5: Clinical Oral Examination (60 credits)
- Part 6: Research (60 credits)
If taken over three years or four years, Part 1 will be taken and assessed in the first year. Part 6 will be assessed in year 2. Parts 2, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b & 5 will be assessed in the final year.
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
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
- Clinical Assessment
- Oral examinations
- Dissertation
Your three taught academic modules will be assessed by written examination. Your FOUR clinical modules will be assessed on clinical work, with oral and clinical examinations. Your research module will be assessed by a dissertation and oral examination. Students must pass all eight modules with an overall mark of 50% in each in order to be awarded the MClinDent. Compensation will be permitted within modules, but not between modules, provided that the mark of an individual element of assessment does not fall below 40%. The percentage weighting for the calculation of merit and distinction will directly reflect the proportion of credits allocated to each module in relation to the overall credit taken within each programme/award, with classification thresholds set according to the core scheme as set out in the “Credit Framework Regulations” of King’s College London. The conferment of the MClinDent/MSc degree will only be made following completion of the supervised clinical work to a standard deemed satisfactory by the Assessment Sub Board. To qualify for the exit award of MSc in Conservative Dentistry, students must pass modules totalling a minimum of 30 credits from Parts 1-2, modules totalling a minimum of 90 credits from Parts 3-5, and pass Part 6.
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 course, 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 2026 (23:59 UK time).
The final application deadline for all applicants is on 31 January 2027 (23:59 UK time).
As places are limited on this course, 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.