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Doctorate Clinical Dentistry (Endodontology) DClinDent

This three-year full-time DClinDent in Endodontology provides structured clinical training for dentists seeking advanced competence. It combines clinical experience, interdisciplinary teaching, and research to support the management of complex endodontic cases.

Why this programme

  • One of few UK DClinDent Endodontology programmes offering integrated clinical training, interdisciplinary teaching and research within a single structured pathway.
  • Access to advanced clinical facilities, digital workflows and specialist supervision supporting management of complex endodontic cases.
  • Delivered within a research-intensive university.
  • Opportunities for exposure to multidisciplinary care.
  • Study in Glasgow, a leader in UK dental education with a diverse patient population supporting broad clinical experience.

Programme structure

The DClinDent Endodontology programme blends academic, clinical, and practical training to support the development of advanced specialist skills.

To encourage active engagement and critical thinking, learning is delivered through:

  • small‑group seminars
  • tutorials
  • case‑based discussions.

Hands‑on clinical techniques sessions provide structured training in contemporary endodontic procedures. These sessions are complemented by supervised patient care and regular formative feedback.

Students also build communication and professional skills through:

  • presentations
  • group discussions
  • written assignments.

Teaching is led by experienced academic and clinical specialists, ensuring that learning reflects current best practice and emerging developments in the field.

Courses

Year 1

Year 2

  • Advanced Endodontic Therapy
  • Endodontics Research 1
  • Imaging in Endodontics
  • Vital Pulp Therapy
  • Interdisciplinary Endodontics

Year 3

Programme alteration or discontinuation
The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all programmes as advertised. In exceptional circumstances, however, the University may withdraw or alter a programme. More information: Student contract.

Career prospects

The curriculum is aligned with the Endodontics Specialist Curriculum developed by the Endodontics Specialty Advisory Committee (SAC) and approved by the General Dental Council (GDC). Successful completion of this programme does not provide automatic eligibility to sit the Dental Specialty Fellowship Examination (DSFE) in Endodontics, however, it will support an application to sit DSFE. Candidates must meet all DSFE entry requirements.

Successful completion of the DClinDent Endodontology or the DSFE does not imply eligibility for entry on the GDC specialist list or eligibility for a specialist role within the UK.

Fees & funding

Tuition fees for 2027-28

DClinDent

Home & RUK

  • Full-time fee: £60,255

International & EU

  • Full-time fee: £60,255

The same tuition fee will be applied every year during the programme.

Fee status

Additional fees

  • Fee for re-assessment of a dissertation (PGT programme): £370
  • Submission of thesis after deadline lapsed: £350
  • Registration/exam only fee: £170

Entry requirements

English language requirements

For applicants from non-majority English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Government, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

Accepted English Language Tests

We accept a wide range of English language tests for entry to this programme. Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date, and requirements must be met using a single test. 

IELTS Academic/IELTS Academic for UKVI/ IELTS Academic online

  • 7.0 overall with no subtest less than 7.0 
  • IELTS One Skill Retake Accepted
  • We do not accept General Training

TOEFL iBT (including MyBest and Home Edition)

Test taken up to 20 January 2026

  • 100 overall with no subtest less than Reading 24, Listening 24, Speaking 23 and Writing 247  

Tests taken from 21 January 2026

  • 104 overall with Writing at 5.5 and all other subtest no less than 5

PTE Academic (test centre only)

  • 70 overall with no subtest less than Reading 65, Listening 64, Speaking 78 and Writing 72 
  • We do not accept the online PTE Academic

Cambridge C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency

  • 185 overall with no subtest less than 185 

Oxford ELLT

  • 8 overall with no subtest less than 8 

LanguageCert Academic/Academic SELT/ Academic Online

  • 75 overall with no subtest less than 75

Password Skills Plus

  • 7.0 overall with no subtest less than 7.0 

Trinity College Integrated Skills in English II

  • 105 overall with no subtest less than 105 

Kaplan Test of English

  • No subtest less than 510

PSI Skills for English

  • C1 Pass 

Duolingo English Test

  • 130 overall with Writing at 145 and no subtest less than 130 

Oxford Test of English Advanced

  • 146 overall with no subtest less than 146 

Alternatives to English Language test

Degree from majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English)

  • students must have studied for a minimum of their final year at Undergraduate level, or 9 months at Master's level, and must have completed their degree in that majority-English speaking country within 6 years of programme start.

TNE degree from UK university taught at a campus outside of the UK

  • students must be awarded the degree by the UK university and must have completed the degree within 6 years of programme start.

Pre-sessional courses

The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the English for Academic Study Unit Pre-sessional courses. We would strongly encourage you to consider the pre-sessional courses at the University of Glasgow's English for Academic Study (EAS) Unit. Our Pre-sessional courses are the best way to bring your English up to entry level for University study and remain valid for 2 years following date of successful completion.

Our courses give you: 

  • direct entry to your University programme for successful students (no need to take IELTS); 
  • essential academic skills to help you study effectively at University; 
  • flexible entry dates so you can join the right course for your level.

For more detail on our pre-sessional courses please see: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/mlc/eas/pre-sessionalcourses/

We can also consider the pre-sessional courses accredited by the below BALEAP approved institutions to meet the language requirements for admission to our postgraduate taught degrees:

  • Heriot Watt
  • Kingston Upon Thames
  • Middlesex University
  • Manchester University
  • Reading University
  • Edinburgh University
  • St Andrews University
  • UCL
  • Durham 

International students

We are proud of our diverse University community that includes students and staff from more than 140 different countries.

How to apply

To apply for a postgraduate taught degree you must apply online. We cannot accept applications any other way.

Please check you meet the Entry requirements for this programme before you begin your application.

Documents

As part of your online application, you also need to submit the following supporting documents:

  • A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)
  • A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained
  • Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)
  • One reference letter on headed paper
  • Evidence of your English language ability (if your first language is not English)
  • Any additional documents required for this programme (see Entry requirements for this programme)
  • A copy of the photo page of your passport

You have 42 days to submit your application once you begin the process.

You may save and return to your application as many times as you wish to update information, complete sections or upload supporting documents such as your final transcript or your language test.

For more information about submitting documents or other topics related to applying to a postgraduate taught programme, see how to apply for a postgraduate taught degree

Guidance notes for using the online application

These notes are intended to help you complete the online application form accurately; they are also available within the help section of the online application form. 

If you experience any difficulties accessing the online application, see Application System Help.

  • Name and Date of birth: must appear exactly as they do on your passport. Please take time to check the spelling and lay-out.
  • Contact Details: Correspondence address. All contact relevant to your application will be sent to this address including the offer letter(s). If your address changes, please contact us as soon as possible.
  • Choice of course: Please select carefully the course you want to study. As your application will be sent to the admissions committee for each course you select it is important to consider at this stage why you are interested in the course and that it is reflected in your application.
  • Proposed date of entry: Please state your preferred start date including the month and the year. Taught masters degrees tend to begin in September. Research degrees may start in any month.
  • Education and Qualifications: Please complete this section as fully as possible indicating any relevant Higher Education qualifications starting with the most recent. Complete the name of the Institution (s) as it appears on the degree certificate or transcript.
  • English Language Proficiency: Please state the date of any English language test taken (or to be taken) and the award date (or expected award date if known).
  • Employment and Experience: Please complete this section as fully as possible with all employments relevant to your course. Additional details may be attached in your personal statement/proposal where appropriate.

Reference: Please provide one reference. This should typically be an academic reference but in cases where this is not possible then a reference from a current employer may be accepted instead. Certain programmes, such as the MBA programme, may also accept an employer reference. If you already have a copy of a reference on letter headed paper then please upload this to your application. If you do not already have a reference to upload then please enter your referee’s name and contact details on the online application and we will contact your referee directly.

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