Overview
Pulp and periapical disease, including post-treatment disease and the complications of dentoalveolar trauma present a significant disease burden worldwide. Train with Newcastle University to gain specialist skills for endodontic clinical practice, and to engage in endodontic education, research and scholarship.
Our suite of MClinDent programmes has a common foundation of Restorative Dentistry. We have created three bespoke options to enable dentists to acquire specialist skills and knowledge in the fields of:
- prosthodontics
- endodontics
- periodontics
All three elements will be studied in stage 1 of the MClinDent and will remain a common theme in stages 2 and 3 as you continue in your speciality of Endodontics.
Find out more in our School of Dental Sciences postgraduate taught programmes brochure.
The MClinDent programmes are designed to align with the General Dental Council’s UK curricula for specialist training in Endodontics, Periodontics or Prosthodontics and can prepare students to sit the Membership examinations at the UK Royal Colleges.
You should then be able to use the clinical and academic portfolio of evidence that you have built to demonstrate equivalence to the GDC’s curriculum in either Periodontics, Endodontics or Prosthodontics in relation to specialist listing. The information about specialist listing in the UK is held by the GDC. Find out more.
It is important to note that successful completion of one of these programmes does not guarantee acceptance by Royal College to sit their examinations or registration as a specialist through the GDC in the UK.
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What you’ll learn
The School of Dental Sciences combines academic learning and clinical training to provide students with a systematic understanding of the evidence base and theoretical principles which underpin specialist endodontic practise and the provision of oral and dental care to patients.
You will gain extensive clinical experience; 2,700 hours during the three-year programme. By the end of your MClinDent in Endodontology, you will demonstrate that you can deliver specialist clinical skills with consistency and confidence, and should be eligible to present for Royal College membership examinations.
Modules
You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.
Course content changes
Module information is intended to provide an example of what you will study.
Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.
Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
To find out more please see our terms and conditions.
Optional modules availability
Some courses have optional modules. Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.
You take the following compulsory modules:
Year 1
- Fundamentals of Restorative Dentistry
- Applied Dental Materials Sciences
- Critical Appraisal and EBD
- Simulated Clinical Skills in Restorative Dentistry
- Foundation Clinical Skills in Restorative Dentistry
Year 2
- Primary endodontic disease and management
- Complex endodontics, post-treatment disease and management
- Broader context of endodontic disease and management
- Advanced Clinical Skills in Endodontics & Restorative Dentistry Part 1
Year 3
How you’ll learn
- Several cadaveric surgical training courses at the state-of-the-art Newcastle Surgical Training Centre
- Small group teaching
- Clinical experience
- Specialist diagnostic clinics
- Supervised patient treatment clinics
- Multidisciplinary case-based discussion and critical review
- Reflective learning research projects
Depending on your modules, you’ll be assessed through a combination of:
- Dissertation
- Essay
- Professional skills assessments
- Oral examination
- Oral presentation
- Viva
- Written examination
Your teaching and learning is also supported by Canvas. Canvas is a Virtual Learning Environment. You’ll use Canvas to submit your assignments and access your:
- module handbooks
- course materials
- groups
- course announcements and notifications
- written feedback
Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to support from:
- peers
- academics
- personal tutors
- our University Student Services Team
- student representatives
You’ll also be assigned an academic member of staff. They will be your personal tutor throughout your time with us. They can help with academic and personal issues.
Your development
Your clinical experience involves:
- clinical skills training (operative, endodontics, occlusion, implant dentistry, management of temporomandibular disorders)
- supervised patient treatment sessions
- diagnostic clinics
- laboratory work (including a laboratory course)
- observation of consultant-led clinics
You’ll start patient treatment in the second term. This includes three treatment sessions per week and up to two diagnostic clinics.
There is continued exposure to diagnostic clinics and observation of consultants providing treatment. Clinical-related activity accounts for approximately 60% of the scheduled time.
Your future
Our graduates have progressed to careers in:
- enhanced dental practice
- specialist practice
- restorative consultancy positions (in the UK and abroad)
- senior academic posts
Our MClinDent is highly regarded by our external examiners and by former students. Our students value and see the importance of engaging with like-minded and enthusiastic colleagues.
Our Careers Service
Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.
Quality and ranking
- 42% of our research is classified as 4* world-leading research – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- 65% increase in research power since 2014 – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- Global Top 130 University – QS World University Rankings 2025
- Global Top 170 University – Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024
- Top 100 for Dentistry – QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
- Top 100 for Medical and Health – Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025
- Top 25 in the UK and Top 100 in the world for sustainable development – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024
- Top 90 for Life Sciences and Medicine – QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
Recognition of professional qualifications outside of the UK
From 1 January 2021 there is an update to the way professional qualifications are recognised by countries outside of the UK
Facilities
The School of Dental Sciences is modern, occupying a spacious, purpose-built facility. We enjoy well-equipped, light and airy clinics. You’ll have access to our dental e-learning portfolio (identity).
We have a range of research laboratories and a clinical research facility. This enables us to offer clinical training/research opportunities of the highest international standard.
Find out more about the school facilities or take a virtual tour.
