Study options
- Starting in
- September 2025
- Location
- Whitechapel
- Fees
- Home: £34,150
Overseas: £63,250
EU/EEA/Swiss students
The course fee is charged per annum for 3 years. Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis - see details on our tuition fees page.
What you'll study
The Professional Doctorate Programme in Prosthodontics provides an integrated 3 years training for dentists who aspire to be specialists, either in primary or secondary services, or clinical academics of the future. The DClinDent Degree integrates academic activities with clinical practice and research up to level 8 of FHEQ and covers all the topics in the GDC(UK) Specialist Curriculum. The degree is full-time and will provide a sound basis for developing an academic career and for preparing for a career as a specialist in the discipline of Prosthodontics. Completion of this programme can lead to Membership in Prosthodontics of The Royal College of Surgeons.
Our programme comprises extensive clinical training, formal teaching and a supervised research project. All the taught and clinical modules on the programme are core options. You will have some choice when selecting a topic for your research project, but projects need to be allied to our research focus.
The programme includes modules covering all aspects of fixed prosthodontics, removable prosthodontics, implantology and related subjects.
You will value the opportunity to attend new patient diagnostic clinics, which will provide you with the opportunity to formulate complex treatment plans.
Structure
• Three compulsory research modules, including your final dissertation (up to 50,000 words)
• Three compulsory knowledge and clinical skills modules
Compulsory/Core modules
This module covers the basic biological science topics, operative and clinical skills to ensure that all students possess a fundamental level of skills, which will then be used and built on over the following two years of clinical training and practices that are relevant to prosthodontics.
This module covers aspects of research methodology, ethics and other transferable skills to ensure students are introduced to issues in research, such as governance issues and statistical analysis of clinical research. The research project undertaken in this course will give the student a real insight into the philosophy of research as well as practical experience in the process of completing a piece of original work. It also covers evidence based dentistry for the students to maintain their clinical portfolio.
This module builds on the knowledge acquired in module Research I to enable students to carry out an independent research project and to write a report on their research, and to conduct a service evaluation through the completion of a clinical service audit. This module develops the skills and experience required for module Research III.
This final module in the programme enables students to demonstrate their ability to complete an independent research project and to write a thesis on their research, and the acquisition of advanced skills for service evaluation through the completion of a clinical service audit.
This core module will consolidate the basic knowledge acquired in previous modules and introduce students to the more indepth aspects of Prosthodontics and the knowledge required to manage cases needing more complex intervention such as those requiring treatment with or for dental implants, cleft palate, oral cancer or hypodontia. This module also enhances the student's ability to examine the patient, in diagnosis of presenting condition, and to formulate an appropriate treatment plan. This module will cover aspects of advanced knowledge in Prosthodontics and advanced clinical skills that form part of specialist training in Prosthodontics.
This module covers all aspects of prosthodontics to a specialist level and consolidates advanced clinical skills. It will cover integrated knowledge obtained from the previous two years and its application to clinical practice. This module will also cover aspects of prosthodontic care in relation to other dental and medical specialties and provide clinical training on basic and multidisciplinary approaches on diagnosis and treatment planning for adults needing comprehensive oral rehabilitation.
Assessment
- 50% Modules
- 50% Dissertation
• Each module is assessed separately, including essays, written, clinical and viva voce examinations
• You will also be assessed by case presentations and clinical, diagnostic and treatment planning
• You will be assessed through your dissertation and research projects
Dissertation
The dissertation forms a major component of your degree. You’ll write a final report of up to 50,000 words on your research project.
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- What did you enjoy most about studying at Queen Mary in London?
Warm environment, great team, everyone is welcoming and helpful as much as one could offer.
- What did you think of the facilities available on our campuses?
I was mainly based in the Royal London Dental hospital. Clinic wise, everything was state of the art, things were also developing along the way as the shift to digital workflow was already there but became even bigger with new devices becoming widely available as we were there. Meeting/seminar rooms were always available, the booking system was flexible and easy to access.
I did visit the campus often for my research, excellent facilities, and wonderful people. The study rooms/spaces were especially fascinating as lots of the rooms had breath-taking views.
- How did your degree help you in your career afterwards?
I am now employed as Specialist Prosthodontist at Kuwait’s Ministry of Health. I worked hard on my CV to lift it up to standard and get accepted in QMUL. Prior to that, I didn’t really have much prospect. So I guess this degree actually started my professional career.
- If you were asked by a prospective student about student life at Queen Mary, what would you recommend to them?
Work hard, show the people around that you mean business, and it’ll pay off.
Esmaiel Alsaffar, DClinDent Prosthodontics (Sept 2020 - Sept 2023)
Teaching
You'll be taught through a combination of expert seminars, supervised clinical and laboratory sessions, one-to-one tutorials, self-directed learning, case presentations and reading. You'll also be taught relevant laboratory methodology.
Your individual study time could be spent preparing for, or following up on, formal study sessions, reading, producing written work, completing projects and revising for examinations.
The direction of your individual study will be guided by the formal study sessions you attend, along with your reading lists and assignments.
You will work closely with faculty staff who will support you in both academic and pastoral matters throughout you time at Queen Mary.
This professional doctorate programme includes weekly teaching and clinical contact hours in addition to numerous hours of independent learning and research. Please contact the course convenor for information on the number of contact hours per week for this programme.
Where you'll learn
Facilities
New postgraduate study and research facilities are available in the state of the art Blizard building, as well as the Institute of Dentistry, and include:
• 11 dedicated Seminar Rooms and a Student Learning Centre
• Dental Haptics Suite (42 standalone haptic units for clinical skills)
• Multiple intraoral scanners from 3shape and Dentsply Sirona together with Codiagnostix implant planning software
• 92 production laboratory spaces
• Digital imaging and two cutting-edge cone beam CT machines
• A PC in every operatory with ‘slave screen’ on chair for viewing images and discussing results with patient
• Modern facial-scanning equipment
• Facilities and services for 72 ‘phantom’ heads
Watch our video to see more of our facilities.
Campus
Your postgraduate learning experience is enhanced by our fantastic location in Whitechapel, in east London.
Not only are we in one of the capital’s most vibrant areas to live and work but we also serve a diverse local community, with 92 different languages spoken by the borough’s 300,000 residents. You will develop your clinical skills and knowledge while caring for this community. Moreover, the Institute offers you many exciting opportunities to develop an understanding of health and the treatment of disease in a global and international context.
About the Institute
Institute of Dentistry
If you study with us, you will join a dynamic, successful dental school with a first-class reputation: Queen Mary has consistently been ranked in the top 20 in the World for dentistry in the QS World University Rankings by Subject and we were ranked joint first in the country for research environment for dentistry in the most recent national assessment (REF 2021).
The Institute of Dentistry is a special place to undertake your postgraduate studies. We bring together a number of world-leading researchers in basic and clinical sciences who supervise research students in the fields of oral medicine, oral pathology, oral microbiology, oral epidemiology, oncology, dental biomaterials, dental biophysics, dental public health, dental education, periodontology, orthodontics, paediatric, prosthetic and conservative dentistry.
The Institute is based in Whitechapel and offers cutting-edge technology, a superb education and first-class research facilities.
The Institute of Dentistry is part of Queen Mary’s Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. Queen Mary is part of the University of London and a member of the Russell Group.
Career paths
This DClinDent programme will provide you with an excellent preparation for your career as a dentist with a special interest in prosthodontics.
You’ll also gain the research skills and experience necessary to pursue an academic career.
"The Prosthodontics Course at QMUL gave me all the tools I needed to progress in my career. The three years of the training were challenging, yet inspiring, and I thoroughly enjoyed the world class facilities and family atmosphere of the University. Following my graduation, I have been working as a Specialist Prosthodontist and also have a part-time position at the DClinDent Prosthodontics course.”
Ioannis Papadopoulos, Clinical Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London and graduate of DClinDent Prosthodontics (2018)
- 100% of Dentistry postgraduate-taught students are in employment or further study (2020/21)
- 100% of Dentistry postgraduate-taught students are in highly skilled work or graduate study (2020/21)
Fees and funding
Full-time study
September 2025 | 3 years
- Home: £34,150
- Overseas: £63,250
EU/EEA/Swiss students
Queen Mary alumni can get a £1000, 10% or 20% discount on their fees depending on the programme of study. Find out more about the Alumni Loyalty Award
Funding
There are a number of ways you can fund your postgraduate degree.
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Postgraduate loans (UK students)
- Country-specific scholarships for international students
Our Advice and Counselling service offers specialist support on financial issues, which you can access as soon as you apply for a place at Queen Mary. Before you apply, you can access our funding guides and advice on managing your money:
Entry requirements
UK
Degree requirements
Applicants must have a primary qualification in Dentistry (BDS or equivalent). Two years full time post qualification clinical practice of dentistry including evidence of specific relevant experience in prosthodontic care is also required.
Additional information
Please note that in order for your application to be considered you must have obtained a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 at the point of submission of your application.
Following the application deadline, screening of applications and selection of candidates will take place. Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited to attend an online interview with the Programme Leads.
Find out more about how to apply for our postgraduate taught courses.
International
English language requirements
The English language requirements for our programmes are indicated by English bands, and therefore the specific test and score acceptable is based on the band assigned to the academic department within which your chosen course of study is administered. Note that for some academic departments there are programmes with non-standard English language requirements.
The English Language requirements for entry to postgraduate taught and research programmes in the Institute of Dentistry fall within either English band 4 or English band 5. This programme requires the following English band:
Band 5: IELTS (Academic) minimum score 7.0 overall with 6.0 in each of Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking
We accept a range of English tests and qualifications categorised in our English bands for you to demonstrate your level of English Language proficiency. See all accepted English tests that we deem equivalent to these IELTS scores.
Visas and immigration
Find out how to apply for a student visa.