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Postgraduate Students

Postgraduate Programmes

We have  taught programmes in  Masters in Dental Public Health (MPDH)  and Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry Orthodontics and Oral Surgery. The next intake for these programmes is September 2024.  

Please see below information on how to apply for each programme. 

 

Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry (DClinDent) In Orthodontics

Applications are invited for this three-year full-time postgraduate training programme in orthodontics commencing in October 2024.

The training programme has been approved by the Irish Committee for Specialist Training in Dentistry.  The programme has a modular format and covers all aspects of contemporary clinical and theoretical orthodontics.  There is also a research component.  On successful completion of the programme, a trainee will be awarded a Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry (Orthodontics) by the National University of Ireland and will be eligible for registration as an Orthodontist in the Register of Dental Specialists maintained by the Dental Council of Ireland.

The programme will be delivered in a modern teaching and clinical facility that includes on-site orthodontic laboratory support.

Candidate selection will take into consideration the breadth and depth of relevant experience.

Applicants from the European Union ("EU Students") must: 

  • Have a primary honours Dental degree (NFQ, Level 8) which can be registered with the Irish Dental Council;
  • Have a minimum of two years postgraduate experience in Dentistry in a range of clinical and educational settings;
  • Possess MFDS/MFD or equivalent.

 

Applicants not resident in the European Union ("Non-EU Students") must:

  • Have a primary Dental degree;
  • Have a minimum of two years postgraduate experience in Dentistry in a range of clinical and educational settings.
  • Possess MFDS/MFD or equivalent
  • Satisfy criteria for English language requirements, as set out by the University in the University Calendar. 

 

Applicants must apply on-line through https://www.ucc.ie/en/apply/

Please note: Students on this DClinDent programme will be unsalaried and will be required to pay full programme fees (including bench fees).

Postgraduate EU and International Fees 2023/24 | University College Cork (ucc.ie)

 

Closing date for DClinDent (Orthodontics):  12th April 2024

Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Declan Millett.

Tel: +353-21-4901139

Email: d.millett@ucc.ie

 

Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry (DClinDent) In Oral Surgery

 

Applications are invited for this three-year full-time postgraduate training programme in Oral Surgery, commencing in October 2024.    

The training programme has been approved by the Irish Committee for Specialist Training in Dentistry.  On successful completion of the programme, a trainee will be awarded a Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry (Oral Surgery) by National University of Ireland and will be eligible for registration as an Oral Surgeon in the Register of Dental Specialists maintained by the Dental Council of Ireland.   

Candidate selection will take into consideration the breadth and depth of relevant experience. 

Applicants from the European Union ("EU Students") must: 

  • Have a primary honours Dental degree (NFQ, Level 8) which can be registered with the Irish Dental Council;
  • Have a minimum of two years postgraduate experience in Dentistry in a range of clinical and educational settings;
  • Possess MFDS/MFD or equivalent

Applicants not resident in the European Union ("Non-EU Students") must:

  • Have a primary Dental degree;
  • Have a minimum of two years postgraduate experience in Dentistry in a range of clinical and educational settings.
  • Possess MFDS/MFD or equivalent
  • Satisfy criteria for English language requirements, as set out by the University in the University Calendar. 

 

Applicants must apply on-line through https://www.ucc.ie/en/apply/

 

Please note: Students on this programme will be unsalaried and will be required to pay full programme fees (including bench fees).

 

Postgraduate EU and International Fees 2023/24 | University College Cork (ucc.ie)

 

 

Closing date for DClinDent (Oral Surgery):  12­th April 2024

Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Richeal Ni Riordain.

Tel: +353-21-490-3000

Email: richeal.niriordain@ucc.ie

 

 

Masters in Dental Public Health (MDPH)

 

Applications are invited for this 12 month Taught Masters Degree programme, commencing in September 2024.

The course is designed to facilitate health professionals in current employment with contact teaching hours Thursday and Friday, some of which will be conducted online.

 

The curriculum prepares experienced health professionals to assume leadership roles as members of multidisciplinary teams and to be able to develop, implement and evaluate programmes which have an impact on the oral health of populations. 

Applicants are required to have a BDS degree of the NUI or equivalent (Note: Healthcare professionals holding relevant degrees may also be considered).

 

Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Mairead Harding 

Tel: +353-21-4901214

Email: m.harding@ucc.ie

 

Closing date for applications for EU applicants for MDPH: 12th April 2024.  Apply online via CRM Recruit - https://www.ucc.ie/en/apply/

 

 

UCC is an Equal Opportunities Employer

 

 

 

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Wilton, Cork, Ireland,

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