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
This new Professional Doctorate programme is for qualified dentists who wish to further their knowledge and clinical skills in the field of Endodontics to specialist level. Endodontics is defined by the General Dental Council (UK) as ‘The cause, prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries of the tooth root, dental pulp, and surrounding tissue.’
Students will acquire advanced knowledge and understanding of the subject and will develop their skills in this dental specialty. This degree integrates clinical competency progression with doctoral level research. The contents of the modules will reflect the Curriculum for Specialist Training in Endodontics of the General Dental Council (UK).
Students will receive clinical training, formal teaching and undertake doctoral level research. Teaching and training is provided by experienced clinical and academic staff. The diverse patient population of east London provides ample opportunities for acquiring clinical knowledge and surgical skills.
You’ll participate in a programme of seminars, lectures and tutorials, starting with an introductory course on the fundamentals of endodontics before going on to review the clinical and scientific basis of the subject and its evidence base.
You’ll then enter supervised clinical, and as appropriate laboratory-based, training; conduct treatment planning and clinical procedures, including for complex cases.
You’ll also complete a research project, where you’ll demonstrate the application of scientific method to a problem related to endodontics. This project will then form the basis of your dissertation. Throughout the duration of the programme, you’ll gain advanced research skills to professional doctorate level and develop critical appraisal skills in relation to the published literature.
In addition to your studies, you’ll also have a chance to interact with other specialists, through an extensive seminar series held within the Institute of Dentistry, the Blizard Institute and other Queen Mary institutions.
The DClinDent Degree meets level 8 of the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) UK.
Structure
- Three compulsory knowledge and clinical skills modules
- Three compulsory research modules, including your final dissertation (up to 50,000 words)
Compulsory/Core modules
This module covers the basic biological sciences and clinical skills to ensure that all students possess a fundamental level of knowledge and skill relevant to endodontics, which will then be applied and built-on over the following two years of clinical training and practice.
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 is to: - develop the basic training, acquired in previous modules, to an advanced level to allow progression towrads independent practice in endodontics; - further develop endodontic skills and on a range of more asvanced techniques; - introduce students to a multidisciplinary approach to management of endodontic diseases.
This core module will consolidate the advanced knowledge acquired in previous modules, including further development of surgical skills and reflection (using clinical portfolio progression). Holistic patient care will be encouraged in this module and students will gain an appreciation of the relationships and networks necessary in order to practice as an independent endodontist. Students will be introduced to more complicated endodontic cases and will gain an appreciation of the overlap with other dental specialties. This module will cover other aspects of advanced knowledge in endodontics, including radiology, microbiology and pathology. Students will be encouraged to develop into independent practitioners.
Assessment
- Each module is assessed separately, including essays, written, clinical and viva voce examinations
- You will also be assessed on 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.
—Position held prior to coming to coming to study DClinDent Endodontics at the Institute of Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London:
"Working as Dentist at Kuwait Ministry of Health."
The favourite aspect of my degree is: "The precision and skill required to manage complex cases that can save patient’s natural teeth, reducing pain and improving overall oral health."
Institute of Dentistry offers a well-equipped dental campus with a combination of high-tech facilities and comprehensive learning environments.
Expectations from this degree is that it will "level up my job opportunity" in my future career.
Dr Abdullah Alenezi, DClinDent Endodontics (graduated Sept 2023)
Teaching
You'll be taught through a combination of expert seminars, supervised clinical 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 be assigned an Academic Adviser who will guide you in both academic and pastoral matters throughout your 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.
On average, students can expect that the time-table throughout the year will follow proportions of 60% clinical time, 25% guided learning and 15% self-directed learning.
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.
The Institute of Dentistry facilities include:
- 11 dedicated seminar rooms and a student learning centre
- 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.
Moreover, our clinical facilities are complemented by Outreach Clinics including Barkantine, and Sir Ludwig Guttman.
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.
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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, to specialist level, in Endodontics.
You’ll also gain the research skills and experience necessary to pursue an academic career
- 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 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 6.5 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 Director.
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.