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Prosthodontics (Advanced Training) MClinDent

London, Bloomsbury

The MClinDent (Advanced Training) in Prosthodontics is an intensive clinical, academic and research programme focused on fixed and removable prosthodontics, operative dentistry, aesthetics and implant dentistry. It can be taken either full time over three years, or part time over four years. The programme satisfies the requirements to sit the Membership in Restorative Dentistry (MRD) or Prosthodontics (MPros) examinations.

UK students International students
Study mode
UK tuition fees (2025/26)
£39,800
£27,500
Overseas tuition fees (2025/26)
£65,500
£47,100
Duration
3 academic years
4 academic years
Programme starts
September 2025
Applications accepted
All applicants: 14 Oct 2024 – 31 Jan 2025
Applications close at 5pm UK time

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Entry requirements

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

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


If you are looking to specialise in prosthodontics, this globally renowned programme at UCL will help you see your patient management in a whole new way. You will develop a high level of clinical skill for diagnosing, treating, and restoratively managing advanced and complex cases with an evidence-based approach.

The course covers all aspects of prosthodontic treatment, including fixed (both conventionally prepared and adhesive-retained designs), removable and implant-supported prostheses, for single missing teeth or partially or fully edentulous cases. It also comprehensively covers operative dentistry and aesthetics including smile design.

Our programme is unique as our trainees are exposed to all dental implant treatment phases, including planning, surgical placement, and restoration. You will be working with patients who require specialty-level treatment at the Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospital. Students also undertake laboratory work to appreciate its role in successful clinical outcomes.

You will gain experience in both analogue and digital workflows in our new, state-of-the-art Institute and hospital facilities, where our students use the latest technologies, software and hardware. Our digital suite offers opportunities to gain comprehensive experience in digital workflows for all prosthodontic treatment.

You will work with UCL's experts including clinical academics, hospital consultants, technical instructors, specialist clinicians and guest lecturers. You will be part of a small and focused international cohort, as places are limited.

Learning is accomplished through seminars, advanced diagnosis and treatment planning sessions, supervised clinical patient treatment at the Eastman Dental Hospital, as well as supervised laboratory work.

Who this course is for

Any dentist wanting to prepare for a career in specialist prosthodontic practice or an academic career in Prosthodontics should apply. Our graduates are competent and confident in complex and holistic fixed and removable prosthodontic treatment.  This course prepares you for specialty practice, private or public, or to develop an academic career. Applications are welcome from both UK and overseas students.

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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.
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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.

I've been approached by lots of people asking me to work for them, which I was quite surprised at, but I think because the Eastman is so sought-after, people want an Eastman graduate.

Dr Libby Boone

Dr Libby Boone

Prosthodontics, MClinDent

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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 at national and international conferences.

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 state-of-the-art pre-clinical and laboratory facilities in the Rockefeller Building and across UCL campus.

Research is done in collaboration with UCL and external partners, but especially 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

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 principals 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 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











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. All modules are compulsory. Upon successful completion of 540 credits, you will be awarded an MClinDent in Prosthodontics (Advanced Training).

Accessibility

Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble. Further information can also be obtained from the UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services team.

Where you'll study

Welcome to UCL Eastman Dental Institute

We are a world-leading, academic centre for postgraduate dentistry and translational research. We offer high-quality postgraduate education, including Master's degrees, speciality training, certificates, diplomas, research degrees and CPD courses. Our clinically-intensive programmes are led by international specialists. As a world-class research centre, we are continually improving systemic and oral health by developing novel treatments, therapies, diagnostics and smart materials. Our new state-of-the-art facilities at Bloomsbury campus ensure that our students, researchers and academics have exceptional access to patients and opportunities for education and research. The UCLH Eastman Dental Hospital is part of the largest hospital in Europe specialising in complex oral health care and advanced ear, nose and throat treatments.

Learn more about the Eastman Dental Institute, our staff and facilities

Fees and funding

Fees for this course

UK students International students
Fee description Full-time Part-time
Tuition fees (2025/26) £39,800 £27,500
Tuition fees (2025/26) £65,500 £47,100

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.

Additional costs may include the purchase of a dental photography camera set-up (DSLR with Macro lens and special ring flash set-up), magnification loupes, personal computer and some costs involved in attending conferences. (Prices for all of these can vary but usually student discounts are provided.) You would also face costs of sitting professional examinations organised by the Royal Colleges after the programme.

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.

See all the ways you can fund your studies

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 learn:

  • how your academic and professional background meets the demands of this programme
  • why you want to study prosthodontics at graduate level
  • what particularly attracts you to this programme at the EDI
  • 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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Please read the Application Guidance before proceeding with your application.

Year of entry: 2025-2026

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