Course summary
Having expanded your understanding of dental implantology topics and evidence-based dental care via the Cambridge Academy of Postgraduate Dentistry PG Cert/Bridging program or PG diploma, this 90-credit top-up program represents an opportunity to further solidify your knowledge and top up to master's. Developed in partnership with CAofPD, this program enables you to assimilate your existing knowledge and attain an advanced level of understanding within your selected area of focus. This is achieved through the completion of a 30-credit advanced research methods module, complemented by a 60-credit individual research project that pertains directly to clinical practice. Throughout your journey, you will benefit from collaborative academic guidance and support, ensuring a comprehensive and impactful educational experience. How you will learn Throughout your journey, you will benefit from collaborative academic guidance and support, ensuring a comprehensive and impactful educational experience. You will study two modules consisting of a total of 90 credits to contribute to the 180 credits required for a master's qualification. Each credit is equivalent to 10 learning hours; these may include but are not limited to online lectures, seminars, tutorials, small group activity, reading, formative assessment activity, other independent study and reflecting on assignment feedback. What you will learn Advanced Research Methods – 30 credits The aim of this module is to develop your knowledge and skills in designing, conducting and appraising research. Upon completion, you will:
- Develop a suitable research question based on the reading of literature and plan a programme of research.
- Be able to select and implement appropriate quantitative and qualitative techniques for different research questions and designs.
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
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Provider information
Aston University, Birmingham
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET