Queen Mary, University of London

Program Information

Degree Offered

Graduate Certificate

Format: Campus

Program Description:

PG Cert Four months full-time

Programme description
The programme is designed to help future leaders/Technicians in the field of Dental Technology, without a degree to build on their qualifications as a conduit to M level education, and to improve their skills and knowledge. The Graduate Certificate programme (on campus) will be conducted over four months at level 3 as an escalator to Masters level education. It is envisaged that successful completion of the Certificate will allow students to progress to the proposed Diploma/MSc in Dental Technology. This programme is also available to applicants with a dental/science qualification who may be responsible for teaching of related subjects.
Programme outline
This programme includes formal teaching, technical practice and a supervised project. All the taught modules in the programme are core modules. You will be able to select project topics according to your area of interest.

The programme comprises four modules:

Basic Science I
Basic Science II
Technical practice
Project.
Assessment
Students will be expected to complete 12 essays as coursework assessments which will constitute 40 per cent of the total marks for the Graduate Certificate. At the end of Module four, students will be examined by two written papers on the subjects covered. A project report and oral examination will also be expected. A reflective practice log book will be kept for the technical work.

Entry requirements
Applicants should possess the appropriate broadbased training, experience and knowledge for entry. This might be measured by possession of a recognised Dental Technology qualification (see below), a minimum of two years post-initial qualification experience, and the ability to demonstrate advanced technical expertise in the field. Applicants may be required to satisfy a practical trade test.

A recognised qualification in Dental Technology through assessments, including a written examination of a standard comparable to the Higher National Certificate in Dental Technology or the Dental Technicians Advanced Certificate of City and Guilds of London Institute.

A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (or an equivalent alternative qualification) is also required for overseas students where English is not the first language.

For language requirements, please refer to the international students section.

Students will be required to complete the Graduate Certificate to progress to the Postgraduate Diploma/MSc.

Accreditation:

Accredited University

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No