The online Master of Science in Special Care Dentistry at the University of Aberdeen is designed for dental professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in providing holistic care for patients with diverse needs. You will explore critical aspects of disability, health, and special care dentistry, alongside the aetiology of disability and its clinical management. This programme is ideal for practitioners aiming to enhance their theoretical knowledge and clinical confidence, ensuring you are equipped to address complex patient requirements with advanced understanding and evidence-based approaches.
This flexible, part-time online MSc is structured over a minimum of 36 months, allowing you to integrate learning seamlessly with your professional practice. Your studies will encompass research design, clinical practice, and service provision, with opportunities to choose elective courses tailored to your interests, such as medically compromising conditions or learning disabilities. The programme culminates in a substantial MSc Special Care Dissertation, where you will conduct independent research. You will graduate with advanced skills in critical appraisal, care planning, and patient-centred care, prepared for leadership roles in special care dentistry.