Overview

Distance learning lets you minimise the time you spend away from family and practice, as you top-up your existing  Advanced Restorative Dental Therapy PGDip (or equivalent) to a full Master’s qualification. We work in partnership with the Academy of Dental Excellence to validate a PgDip in Advanced Restorative Dental Therapy – meaning you'll have the necessary qualification to progress onto this Advanced Restorative Dental Therapy (Top-up) programme offered at University of Portsmouth.

This is a comprehensive way to deepen your knowledge of restorative dentistry. You’ll evaluate studies and technological innovations, and produce a unique piece of research linked to your own practice.

Career development

Careers this Master’s prepares you for

As a graduate of this course, you’ll have the skills and expertise to develop your career in a range of rewarding directions.

You’ll demonstrate the ability to critically assess scientific and technological innovations in dentistry. As well as improving individuals’ oral health, you’ll be able to enhance collective knowledge across the field of restorative dentistry.

What’s more, you'll have developed skills that are valued beyond the clinical environment ­– including communication, project management and critical thinking.  

In developing your career, you might choose to: 

• broaden your clinical offer to include restorative dental therapy at an advanced level
• develop your practice in restorative dental therapy
• become a professional dental researcher, for example at a product manufacturer or government agency
• pursue further study and research, such as MPhil or PhD
• enter academia and educate future generations of dental professionals
• use your new knowledge in an expert role with an accreditation agency, insurance company or healthcare service provider