University College London (UCL)
Prosthodontics (Advanced Training) MClinDent
London, United Kingdom
Master degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
Blended
The program focuses on advanced training in prosthodontics, guiding students through both theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for high-level clinical work. It covers a wide range of topics such as complex restorative treatments, implant dentistry, and aesthetic procedures, helping students develop confidence and expertise in managing diverse cases. The curriculum combines classroom learning with hands-on experience, ensuring students can apply what they learn in real-world settings.
Students also have opportunities to participate in research projects, deepening their understanding of emerging techniques and innovations in prosthodontics. The program encourages collaborative learning, often involving interactions with specialists and fellow students, which helps build a strong professional network. This training aims to equip students not only with advanced technical skills but also with critical thinking abilities, so they can approach cases with confidence and deliver quality care. Overall, it prepares graduates to lead in the field or continue toward specialist practice or academic roles.
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Teaching and learning
The programme is delivered through a mix of lectures, small-group teaching, journal clubs and one-to-one teaching in clinical and laboratory settings. Treatment of patients takes place under supervision in the new Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospital, which opened in 2019. The study content varies through the years, with most of the theoretical teaching occurring during the first year.
This is a blended-learning programme. Some elements are delivered face-to-face, and some are delivered online, with additional content on our virtual learning environment, Moodle. Workshops and laboratory work take place in the new Institute's state-of-the-art pre-clinical and laboratory facilities in the Rockefeller Building and across the UCL campus.
Research is done in collaboration with UCL and external partners, but especially the UCL Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Unit.
The programme uses both summative and formative assessments with feedback provided at every opportunity. We use various modes of assessment to reflect the diversity of student teaching and learning. Assessment is through written papers (MCQ, MSA, and essays), mock written, oral, and patient examination, supervised clinical work, workplace-based assessments, internal graduate appraisal, logbooks, and the dissertation. Assessments are a mixture of face-to-face and online.
On average, across the programme, in a typical week, your time is spent as follows:
- Approx. 20% in lectures and tutorials.
- 60% on clinical-related activity (direct supervised patient treatment, laboratory work, consultant-led new patient clinics, treatment planning seminars).
- 20% dedicated to administrative, research and self-directed learning.
The first 12 weeks of the programme are conducted full-time as they set the stage for the rest of the year. Part-time students will also need to be available on a full-time basis during this period to fulfil these requirements.
The specific days vary throughout the four years of training, depending on the modules and teaching and training needs, as well as hospital clinical rotas.
Modules
Full-time
You will take eight compulsory taught modules and complete a research dissertation.
In year one, you will complete six compulsory modules.
- Clinical Science and Research Methods. A core module shared across the Eastman trainees with the basic knowledge on topics such as biology, statistics, and oral health
- Principles of Treatment Core Course (Conservative Dentistry, Implant Dentistry, Prosthodontics). This module establishes the knowledge and skills required to undertake clinical treatment and laboratory work. This is predominantly a hands-on, intensive course during the first 12 weeks of the programme. It requires full-time attendance from all students, including part-time students.
- Interdisciplinary Aspects of Restorative Treatment. This module explores the importance and implications of the inter-relationship between prosthodontics and other clinical disciplines within dentistry, such as periodontics, endodontics, paediatric dentistry, orthodontics, oral medicine, and oral surgery. It also includes the teaching of operative dentistry.
- Fundamentals of Fixed and Implant Prosthodontics. This module provides a comprehensive overview of the use of fixed-tooth and implant treatment in prosthodontics, using an evidence-based approach. It also includes aspects of aesthetics, smile design and biomaterial science.
- Fundamentals of Removable Prosthodontics. This module develops a foundation for understanding the role and relevance of removable prosthodontics in managing edentulous and partially dentate patients. Graduates gain theoretical knowledge and clinical experience in removable prosthodontics. You will also learn laboratory techniques in fabricating removable appliances.
- Prosthodontic Clinical and Laboratory Care 1. This module is specific to clinical and laboratory aspects of the programme. All prosthodontic principles are applied in supervised clinical sessions at the Eastman Dental Hospital. Students undertake laboratory fabrication of intraoral prosthesis using analogue and digital workflows and techniques.
In year two, you will complete a further two compulsory taught modules and the research dissertation.
- Advanced Prosthodontics. This module focuses on advanced prosthodontics for patients with complex requirements. This includes patients from the hypodontia clinics, maxillofacial clinics, severe tooth structure loss and severe bone resorption in edentulous patients. This module builds on the clinical experience gained during the programme. The practical component is supported by tutorials in small groups to discuss and brainstorm effective management of complex cases.
- Prosthodontic Clinical and Laboratory Care 2. This module is specific to clinical and laboratory aspects of the programme. It builds on the skills and experience gained in the first year of the programme. All prosthodontic principles are applied in supervised clinical sessions at the Eastman Dental Hospital. Students undertake laboratory fabrication of intraoral prosthesis using analogue and digital workflows and techniques.
- Dissertation. This module includes (but is not limited to) research design and methodology, critical appraisal of the literature, data collection and submission of a dissertation. Students are supported by research supervisors throughout the project.
In year three, clinical work and academic teaching continue, but this year is non-credit bearing. You will undertake a non-credit-bearing compulsory taught module covering:
- Formal education training, delivered through seminars and self-directed learning
- Clinical leadership - you will be able to teach younger peers, and present and lead hospital audit projects.
Integrated interdisciplinary sessions aiming to consolidate clinical judgement and skills through interdisciplinary engagement with periodontics and endodontics.
Part-time
Part-time students are typically timetabled for three full days per week over the four years of studies.
In year one, you will complete five compulsory modules:
- Clinical Science and Research Methods
- Principles of Treatment Core Course (Conservative Dentistry, Implant Dentistry, Prosthodontics)
- Interdisciplinary Aspects of Restorative Treatment
- Fundamentals of Fixed and Implant Prosthodontics
- Fundamentals of Removable Prosthodontics.
In year two, you will complete one compulsory taught module:
- Prosthodontic Clinical and Laboratory Care 1.
In year three, you will complete two compulsory taught modules and the research dissertation:
- Advanced Prosthodontics
- Prosthodontic Clinical and Laboratory Care 2
- MCD Prosthodontics Dissertation.
In year four, clinical work and academic teaching continue, but this year is non-credit bearing. You will undertake a non-credit-bearing compulsory taught module covering:
- Formal education training, delivered through seminars and self-directed learning
- Clinical leadership - you will be able to teach younger peers, and present and lead hospital audit projects.
Integrated interdisciplinary sessions aiming to consolidate clinical judgement and skills through interdisciplinary engagement with periodontics and endodontics.
Compulsory modules
- Principles of Treatment Core Course (Conservative Dentistry, Implant Dentistry, Prosthodontics)
- MClinDent in Prosthodontics Dissertation
- Clinical Science and Research Methods
- Interdisciplinary Aspects of Restorative Treatment
- Advanced Prosthodontics
- Fundamentals of Fixed and Implant Prosthodontics
- Fundamentals of Removable Prosthodontics
- Prosthodontic Clinical and Laboratory Care 1
- Prosthodontic Clinical and Laboratory Care 2
Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment, and module content and availability are subject to change.
Students undertake modules to the value of 360 credits. All modules are compulsory. Upon successful completion of 540 credits, you will be awarded an MClinDent in Prosthodontics (Advanced Training).
What this course will give you
This programme offers you the following benefits and opportunities.
- Access to UCL's and UCL Hospitals' advanced facilities.
- The theoretical knowledge and comprehensive clinical experience necessary to undertake advanced and complex restorative treatments, including planning and provision of fixed, removable and implant-supported prostheses.
- The ability to provide treatment in a holistic, comprehensive and evidence-based manner.
- The ability to think critically and appraise scientific literature, be a problem solver and develop an attitude of life-long learning.
- Close interaction and engagement with highly skilled specialists and key opinion leaders in all fields of dentistry.
- Experience in both analogue and digital workflows in restorative dentistry using the latest software and hardware.
- A clear and deep understanding of the dental laboratory work required in restorative dentistry and communication with the dental technician.
- Exposure and experience in both surgical and prosthetic aspect of dental implants.
- A curriculum and work-based experience which can lead to prosthodontic speciality recognition.
The foundation of your career
According to the HESA Graduate Outcomes survey (2018-2022), around 83% of our Prosthodontics MClinDent graduates either remain in, or progress onto, highly skilled work, both in the UK and overseas. Roles include skilled dental positions in private practice and positions in ministries of health. Some may also take up roles in academia.
Employability
The programme is recommended for dentists aiming for specialist practice in prosthodontics.
Most of our graduates progress onto the specialist list in prosthodontics. Our graduates also gain the necessary training requirements to sit the Membership in Prosthodontics (MPros) examination of the Royal Colleges.
Networking
On this programme, there are many opportunities to network through our cross-disciplinary departments and research centres. We offer regular events where you can meet and hear from expert speakers, and we encourage students to broaden their skills and expand their networks by attending and participating in national and international conferences.