Course summary
Having enhanced your understanding of dental implantology topics and knowledge of evidence-based dental care, through the Cambridge Academy of Dental Implantology PG Cert/Bridging programme or PG diploma, this top up programme worth 90 credits, delivered through a collaborative arrangement with CAofDI, will allow you to embed your prior learning and gain a high level of specialist knowledge in your chosen field of interest through the completion of a 30 credit research methods module and 60 credit personal research project relevant to the implant dentistry profession, conducted through collaborative academic support. This course is part of the School of Optometry which sits within the College of Health and Life Sciences. We have a long and established history of providing high quality, industry leading academic and professional development qualifications. Acknowledged as one of the leading centres of health sciences within the UK, our optometry programmes are well regarded for the standard of teaching and high levels of student satisfaction they provide. Why Aston? Aston is the presently the only provider in the UK giving students the opportunity to top up their existing qualification in the subject and converting it into a fully approved master’s qualification. This course is a part-time, online course, giving you the flexibility of accessing supplementary learning through group tutorials and seminars either face to face or online (based on your preference) through a unique collaboration with Cambridge Academic of Dental Implantology (CAoDI). Bringing together key strengths through combination of research expertise held by Aston and subject specialism via CAoDI. You will be able to fit your studies around your work and personal commitments.
Assessment method
Assessment will be through a combination of continuous assessments, logbook, research proposal, presentations, and a dissertation.
Entry requirements
Students must be a dentist holding full GDC registration or equivalent for overseas candidates. Entry will be via advanced standing into stage 3 and through recognised prior learning of a minimum of 90 credits obtained at level 7, through EduQual awarded Bridging Pathway and or PGDip programme in the field of Dental Implantology, delivered by the Cambridge Academy of Dental Implantology (CAofDI). Students are usually expected to have completed the required 90 credits from the PG Bridging Pathway and PGDip in the field of study at CAofDI within the previous 3 years to progress to Aston’s Master’s programme. Normally, students will be required to have attained a minimum of 60% in written assignments and an overall minimum mark of 60% within the identified 90 credits to progress to Aston’s Master’s programme.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| International | £15650 | Year 1 |
| England | £15650 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £15650 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £15650 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £15650 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Aston University, Birmingham
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET