Essential
Primary Dental Degree (BDS, BChD, DDS)
At least three years of postgraduate clinical practice equivalent to Foundation Dental Training and Dental Core Training in the UK
Applicants should be currently in clinical practice
Experience of academic writing/critical appraisal/professional teaching or presentation
Desirable
Fellowship (FDS) or Membership (MFDS) in Dental Surgery from one of the UK Royal Colleges
Clinical access requirement
Your clinical placement will be within the Newcastle Dental Hospital clinics. You must have:
been granted clinical access by the Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust before starting this placement.
the required immunisation against blood-borne viral diseases and you must not have any disease which would constitute a hazard to patients.
You will be given a health check soon after registration by the Occupational Health Department of the Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Failure to obtain the necessary access will result in your automatic withdrawal from the course.
If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at Newcastle University. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.