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Orthodontics (Advanced Training) MClinDent

London, Bloomsbury

This full-time, three-year master's programme is designed for international students who are not eligible to apply via the Health Education England (HEE) / NHS England national recruitment process. You will study the topics needed to sit the Royal College of Surgeons Membership in Orthodontics (MOrth) examination and gain a strong foundation for your future orthodontic career.

UK students International students
Study mode
Full-time
UK tuition fees (2025/26)
£39,800
Overseas tuition fees (2025/26)
£65,500
Duration
3 academic years
Programme starts
September 2025
Applications accepted
All applicants: 14 Oct 2024 – 31 Jan 2025

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Entry requirements

All applicants must hold an approved dental qualification and have a minimum of two years' clinical experience.

The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Equivalent qualifications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website.

International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from the list below. Please note that the equivalency will correspond to the broad UK degree classification stated on this page (e.g. upper second-class). Where a specific overall percentage is required in the UK qualification, the international equivalency will be higher than that stated below. Please contact Graduate Admissions should you require further advice.

About this degree


This Orthodontics (Advanced Training) MClinDent programme opens the door to a fulfilling career in orthodontics.

You will develop the skills to understand the principles of normal and abnormal facial growth, diagnose malocclusions and identify aetiological factors. You will also work on appropriate treatment plans, appreciate the scope and limitations of orthodontic treatment, treat patients with malocclusions to a high standard, and be aware of the factors associated with the stability of the result.

The UCL Eastman Dental Institute is one of the largest dental postgraduate training centres in Europe. This means you will gain the high-quality academic, clinical and research skills that orthodontic specialists need, and work with UCL's world-leading experts in this field.

Teaching is by senior academic and clinical staff, many of whom have roles with organisations such as the Royal College of Surgeons, and the British Orthodontic Society. We also have expertise in caring for patients with severe malocclusions, especially those requiring complex multidisciplinary care.

The programme includes clinical work, lectures, seminars, practical courses, and research.

Who this course is for

This programme is open to overseas applicants who are not eligible to apply though the HEE / NHS England national recruitment process. Applicants should apply directly through the UCL application portal. This three-year programme gives you the eligibility to apply for the Membership in Orthodontics examination run by the Royal College of Surgeons.

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What this course will give you

This programme offers you the following benefits and opportunities:

  • The opportunity to learn amongst first-class facilities.
  • High quality academic teaching, with a focus on evidence-based practice.
  • A wide range of clinical experience and exposure to techniques which enable you to gain experience of managing patients with complex clinical problems.
  • Insights provided by a range of renowned speakers, thanks to our network of professional contacts.
Read about what you'll get out of a graduate programme

The foundation of your career

The programme is designed to give you a strong foundation for your future orthodontic career. The teaching is evidence-based, and you will have excellent academic and clinical teaching. You could also win a prestigious prize at the British or European Orthodontic Conference, as we encourage students to apply for prizes and awards.

Employability

The programme aims to develop the academic, clinical, and technical skills you need to practise orthodontics and to undertake further research.

According to the HESA Graduate Outcomes survey (2018-2022), around 92% of Orthodontics graduates went on to highly skilled work, both in the UK and overseas, or undertook further postgraduate study including PhDs. These graduates are based in NHS trusts, private practices, and work for ministries of health.

Our graduates also have an excellent pass rate in Royal College of Surgeons examinations.

Careers advice is provided during the programme, and we can give you guidance and support at any stage should you need it.

Networking

There are many opportunities to network. We offer teaching opportunities where you meet external speakers with expertise in specific clinical and research areas, and you will also have the chance to meet your colleagues from other universities. We encourage all our students to attend conferences and present their own research at national and international meetings.

Teaching and learning

The programme is based on the UK General Dental Council Orthodontics Specialty Training curriculum and is delivered through lectures, practical and skills teaching, clinical and academic seminars, self-directed learning, and supervised clinical treatment of patients.

Assessment methods include written, clinical and skills-based formats. You will also submit a dissertation based on your own research.

On this three-year full-time programme, you will attend the Eastman Dental Institute or Eastman Dental Hospital every day (Monday to Friday).

Currently, an average week includes a personal treatment session each day (totalling c. 20 hours per week), where you treat your own patients under senior staff supervision. You will also be scheduled to attend regular new patient diagnostic clinics. Please note: clinics run all year round and attendance is not restricted to term times.

During term times in year one, there is, on average, two teaching sessions per week (totalling around six hours). One of these is the Greater London Lecture programme with the other London schools. In year two, there is, on average, a half day of formal teaching each week (c. 3-4 hours). In year three, the focus of teaching is preparing you for the Membership in Orthodontics (MOrth) (averaging two hours per week).

During the first and second years, time is allocated to your research project (around half a day per week). You will have regular meetings with your supervisors for support and guidance. You will also attend regular timetabled journal clubs and other clinical teaching during the three years.

The remaining time is for independent study or any administrative tasks which are required. This will be around 3-4 hours per week in the first year, rising through the programme to 8-9 hours per week in the third year.

Due to the nature of a clinical programme of this type, hours can vary between terms and over the three years, and sometimes changes may need to be made during the programme.

Modules

You will take ten compulsory taught modules and the research dissertation.

Year one

  • Clinical Science and Research Methods
  • Principles of Treatment Core Course
  • Orthodontic Techniques and Clinical Skills I
  • Orthodontic Techniques and Clinical Skills II
  • Orthodontic Techniques and Clinical Skills III
  • Orthodontic Clinical Practice I

Year two

  • Orthodontic Techniques and Clinical Skills IV
  • Orthodontic Techniques and Clinical Skills V
  • Orthodontic Techniques and Clinical Skills VI
  • Advanced Orthodontic Clinical Practice II
  • Dissertation

Year three: clinical work and academic teaching continue but this year is non-credit bearing.

Modules are studied concurrently over the length of the programme and time allocated to each module is not defined by academic terms.

Compulsory modules













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. Modules that are in use for the current academic year are linked for further information. Where no link is present, further information is not yet available.

Students undertake modules to the value of 360 credits. Upon successful completion of 360 credits, you will be awarded an MClinDent in Orthodontics (Advanced Training).

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Fees and funding

Fees for this course

UK students International students
Fee description Full-time
Tuition fees (2025/26) £39,800
Tuition fees (2025/26) £65,500

The tuition fees shown are for the year indicated above. Fees for subsequent years may increase or otherwise vary. Where the programme is offered on a flexible/modular basis, fees are charged pro-rata to the appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session. Further information on fee status, fee increases and the fee schedule can be viewed on the UCL Students website: ucl.ac.uk/students/fees.

Additional costs

For Full-time and Part-time offer holders a fee deposit will be charged at 10% of the first year fee.

Further information can be found in the Tuition fee deposits section on this page: Tuition fees.

Students will need their own computer and also a clinical camera. Students usually purchase their own camera before coming to the UK. Before the programme begins, we will advise on the most appropriate camera equipment to purchase. This will allow you to compare costs.

This programme requires a completed DBS check for some compulsory modules. You will receive more information from UCL on how to complete the check once you have firmly accepted an unconditional offer for the programme. A charge for Post Office ID verification (£15.00) needed for an application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is payable by the student. The cost of the DBS check itself is paid for by UCL.

If you have lived, worked, studied or travelled in any single country outside of the UK for six continuous months or more, in the last five years, you will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct/Police Check from the relevant country/countries. The cost of this check varies by country and is payable by the student. More information on how to obtain these can be found on gov.uk.

For more information about the DBS application process, please contact the UCL Graduate Admissions team.

UCL’s main teaching locations are in zones 1 (Bloomsbury) and zones 2/3 (UCL East). The cost of a monthly 18+ Oyster travel card for zones 1-2 is £114.50. This price was published by TfL in 2024. For more information on additional costs for prospective students and the cost of living in London, please view our estimated cost of essential expenditure at UCL's cost of living guide.

Funding your studies

For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website.

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Next steps

Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas applicants) should take note of application deadlines.

There is an application processing fee for Eastman Dental Institute programmes of £120 for online applications. Further information can be found at Application fees.

When we assess your application, we would like to see:

  • How your academic and professional background meets the demands of the orthodontic programme.
  • Evidence of good time management, good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
  • Why you want to study orthodontics at graduate level.
  • What particularly attracts you to this programme at the Eastman Dental Institute.
  • Where you would like to go professionally with your degree and how this programme meets your needs.

Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this programme match what the programme will deliver.

Please note that you may submit applications for a maximum of two graduate programmes (or one application for the Law LLM) in any application cycle.

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