Orthodontics MSc (Clin): 3-year course

In common with all specialty training programmes in the UK, this programme runs for three years and incorporates a Masters degree. The full programme combines the taught elements and research of the MSc with a mandatory clinical training module.

The School places special emphasis on:

• Contemporary orthodontic treatment techniques
• Research methods and biostatistics
• The development of a questioning approach to the speciality of orthodontics

This specialty training programme is designed for those who wish to undertake full orthodontic training, but who do not wish to practice orthodontics in the UK.

The taught elements are based around small group learning, didactic seminars, practical skills training, online learning and student-led enhancement sessions. Clinical teaching involves close supervision of a personal cohort of patients with severe malocclusions led by orthodontic specialists and hospital consultants.

The clinical training part of the programme involves attendance at clinics in the Dental School and associated local Hospital Trusts. During this time students provide treatment for a carefully selected group of patients under direct supervision of Consultant Orthodontists.

The research methods and biostatistics training is used in the planning and implementation of a research project and its presentation as a dissertation; advice and guidance will be available from a group of highly experienced researchers. It is hoped that the research topic will examine an issue of relevance to students' future work and will also provide the basis for a refereed publication

The aim of the taught clinical component is to give the student an understanding of the scientific basis of orthodontics. There is a particular emphasis on current thinking relevant to the diagnosis, treatment planning and clinical management of patients.

• Research Methods Component (15 credits): The aim is to equip students with skills related to design, execution and interpretation of clinical and clinically-related research.

  Formal assessment takes the form of two tutor-marked assignments

• Biostatistics Component (15 credits): The aim is to equip students with skills related to data collection, simple analysis and interpretation of clinical and clinically-related research.

  Formal assessment takes the form of two tutor-marked assignments

• Research Methods and Biostatistics course
• Communications course
• Clinical treatment and consultation sessions (at University of Manchester Dental Hospital and affiliated District General Hospitals)
• Clinical Skills teaching
• Seminars
• Northern Universities Consortium courses
• Research Project

In year two, students undergo continued clinical training as the specialist registrars' cohort of patients move through their treatment (at University of Manchester Dental Hospital and affiliated District General Hospitals).

Also featured in year two:

• Clinical Skills teaching
• Seminars
• Northern Universities Consortium courses
• Research Project

In year three, students undergo continued clinical training dependent on the continuing care of patients under treatment started in year 1 (at University of Manchester Dental Hospital and affiliated District General Hospitals).

Also featured in year three:

• Advanced Orthodontics and Revision course
• Northern Universities Consortium courses
• Research Project

• The Royal College of Surgeons of England
• The Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh

The programme will be hosting virtual online open days throughout the year, enabling registered users to ask questions about the course and have a live interactive chat with the Programme Director.