MSc Diagnostic Oral Pathology

The MMedSci Diagnostic Oral Pathology at the School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield is a full-time, one-year long, research-oriented program. The course has been designed to meet the needs of Dental Surgeons wishing to extend their knowledge in Oral Pathology, whilst continuing their clinical practice. Course Content: The program encourages students to develop their understanding of the oral disease, identify complex pathological states, and develop and evaluate diagnostic tools that are currently missing from oral diagnostics. In addition to this, the students conduct their own research project related to an oral diagnostic challenge.Key Modules: The main modules in the course include Understanding Public Health, Clinical Oral Pathology, Diagnostic Oral Pathology, Diagnostic Oral Pathology Laboratory, Novel Technologies in Biomedical Sciences, Oral Diagnosis, and Case Resolution, and Research project in Oral Pathology.Accreditations: While the page does not specifically name any accreditations, the course is designed to be in line with related accredited programs and the Clinical Dentistry school at Sheffield is recognized worldwide.Future Careers: After the completion of the course, students are well-prepared to work in various career fields. They can return to clinical practice with a deeper understanding of oral disease or can take up positions in academic oral pathology or diagnosis. Other career options also include positions in a variety of related disciplines, including maxillofacial and oral surgery, oral medicine, pediatric and special care dentistry, orthodontics, restorative dentistry, periodontics and dental public health.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.