Postgraduate dental program (specialty, clinical or academic)

Master of Clinical Dental Science in Orthodontics (MScD)

Cardiff University School of Dentistry · Cardiff, United Kingdom

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Qualification and identity

Exact qualification: Master of Clinical Dental Science in Orthodontics Source: cardiff.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026
Qualification purpose: Postgraduate dental program (specialty, clinical or academic)
Awarding institution: Cardiff University
Faculty / school: Cardiff University School of Dentistry
Campus: Cardiff
Country: United Kingdom
Specialty: Orthodontics
Award type: Academic degree
Entry route: Not verified
Specialist recognition, as published: The university states that in addition to the award of a MScD, the course provides eligibility to sit the Royal College of Surgeons membership in orthodontics.

Program structure

Duration: 3 years full time Source: cardiff.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026
Intake: 27 September 2027 Source: cardiff.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026
Graduation requirements: Not verified

Teaching language

Classroom, clinical and patient-interaction languages are recorded separately when the school states them.

Teaching language not verified. An English-language website does not establish English teaching.

Admissions

Requirements are shown as the school publishes them, per applicant category. Examination requirements are never assumed from the country.

Domestic and general requirements

Existing dental-degree requirement · RequiredPrimary dental qualification (BDS/DDS or equivalent), registration as a dental practitioner, and 2 years full-time equivalent post-qualification experience.Source: cardiff.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026
Other requirement · RequiredEvidence of MJDF/MFDS/FDS of a Royal College of Surgeons or alternative postgraduate qualification.Source: cardiff.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026

International admissions: International admissions not verified

Deadlines

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Deadlines not verified.

Tuition and fees

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Category	Amount	Basis	Year / stage
Each of years 1-3Home status	£56,700	per academic year	2027 entrySource: cardiff.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026
Each yearOverseas status	£56,700	per academic year	2027 entrySource: cardiff.ac.uk · verified October 14, 2026

Instrument kit and laboratory fees: not verified. Do not assume tuition includes them.

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Clinical training

Patient-care requirements, simulation, supervision, placement responsibility, required travel and clinical language, as the school publishes them. Missing information stays visible.

Patient-care requirements, supervision and placement responsibility: not verified.

Clinical-training arrangements not verified.

Recognition and accreditation

National authorization or recognition

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Not verified yet

Institutional accreditation

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Not verified yet

Dental-program accreditation

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Not verified yet

Directory listing

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No directory reference recorded

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Sources and verification

Last verified October 14, 2026.

https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/orthodontics-mscd · Official program page · verified October 14, 2026

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