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Master's Degree Pathways
Complete a Tipton Training postgraduate diploma and fast-track your MSc degree. Explore Master's pathways in Restorative Dentistry, General Dental Practice and Implant Dentistry with leading UK universities.
Turn Your Tipton Diploma into a Master's Degree
At Tipton Training, our Level 7 postgraduate diploma programmes don't just enhance your clinical skills, they can also provide a recognised route towards a Master's degree (MSc).
Through established partnerships and progression agreements with leading universities, eligible delegates can use their Tipton Training postgraduate diploma for credit towards an MSc qualification, significantly reducing the additional study required.
Rather than starting a Master's programme from the beginning, which can take up to 4 years to complete, you may be able to fast-track directly to the final stage of an MSc, focusing primarily on research, critical appraisal and dissertation work.
Important: Tipton Training's MSc pathways are progression routes to university-awarded Master's degrees. Eligible delegates may receive advanced entry based on prior learning; however, all MSc programmes are delivered, awarded and administered by the relevant university. Admissions, fees, programme content and availability are determined by the university and may be subject to change.
How does it work?
Step 1
Complete an eligible Tipton Training Level 7 Diploma programme.
Step 2
Apply to the relevant university's Master's pathway (see the list below of our established partnerships).
Step 3
Receive recognition of your prior postgraduate learning through the university's accreditation process.
Step 4
Complete the remaining MSc requirements, typically consisting of research modules, academic assignments and a supervised dissertation.
Step 5
Graduate with a recognised Master of Science (MSc) degree.
MSc Restorative Dentistry
In Partnership with Plymouth University
Delegates who successfully complete the Tipton Training Level 7 Diploma in Restorative Dentistry may be eligible to progress directly into the final stage of Plymouth University's MSc in Restorative Dentistry.
This pathway allows dentists to build upon the clinical knowledge and skills already achieved during the diploma programme and complete the Master's degree through advanced academic study and an independent research dissertation.
What Does the Final Year of the Master's Involve?
The final year focuses on developing advanced skills in evidence-based dentistry and clinical research through the completion of the Dental Programmes Masters Project (60 credits), which is assessed entirely through coursework.
You will undertake an evidence synthesis project in restorative dentistry, critically reviewing and synthesising the available literature. The project culminates in a Master's-level dissertation, developing your skills in research, critical appraisal and evidence-based dentistry.
Typical Progression Route
Step 1: Complete Tipton Training’s Diploma in Restorative Dentistry.
Step 2: Apply directly to Plymouth University for the MSc Restorative Dentistry programme via their website.
Step 3: Complete the final MSc stage, comprising a one-year, part-time distance-learning dissertation and evidence synthesis project (60 credits).
Step 4: Graduate with an MSc in Restorative Dentistry from Plymouth University.
Tuition Fees
£5,300 (payable directly to Plymouth University)
How to Apply
Apply directly through Plymouth University's MSc in Restorative Dentistry website.
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MSc General Dental Practice
In Partnership with Aston University
Graduates of relevant Tipton postgraduate diploma programmes may be eligible to progress towards Aston University's MSc General Dental Practice pathway.
This route includes eligibility for Associate Fellowship of the College of General Dentistry before progressing onto the final research-focused stage of the MSc.
This 12-month, part-time online MSc enables clinicians to build upon their existing postgraduate qualifications and achieve a full Master's degree through advanced research training and an independent research project. The programme focuses on evidence-based practice, critical appraisal, research methodology and the application of research to clinical dentistry.
What Does the MSc Involve?
The MSc consists of two modules totalling 90 credits:
Advanced Research Methods (30 credits)
Research Project in General Dental Practice (60 credits)
You will develop advanced research skills, learn how to design and appraise research studies, analyse evidence, and complete an independent research project within a chosen area of general dental practice.
Typical Progression Route
Step 1: Complete an eligible Tipton Training postgraduate diploma.
Step 2: Achieve eligibility for Associate Fellowship of the College of General Dentistry (AssocFCGDent).
Step 3: Apply directly to Aston University for the MSc General Dental Practice programme.
Step 4: Complete the 12-month, part-time online MSc, including the research methods module and independent research project.
Step 5: Graduate with an MSc in General Dental Practice from Aston University.
Tuition Fees
£15,000 (payable directly to Aston University)
How to Apply
Apply directly through Aston University's MSc in General Dental Practice website.
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