Conscious Sedation in Dentistry PgCert
Newcastle University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
This course gives you the knowledge and skills necessary to use intravenous and inhalational sedation techniques on a wide range of anxious patients, including adults and children.
About this course The Conscious Sedation in Dentistry PGCert aims to provide you with:
• a systematic understanding of the theoretical principles which underpin conscious sedation in dentistry and the care of patients undergoing sedation
• a comprehensive practical understanding of clinical skills in intravenous and inhalational sedation techniques, as applicable to UK practice in dentistry
The programme is one of the few in the UK that provides dentists with Level 7 PG Certificate training in sedation. We provide students with hands-on clinical training and provide the key knowledge base and skills in conscious sedation required to safely practice conscious sedation as an independent practitioner.
Quality and Ranking We rank in the top 50 for Dentistry - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021.
Delivery
This one-year part-time course consists of 4 didactic days of lectures and seminars, plus 15 supervised clinical attachment sessions.
Didactic and clinical teaching is spaced evenly over a full academic year. The first study day will take place on Wednesday 13 October 2021.
Facilities
Our facilities include:
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a cone beam CT scanner and implant planning software. This is used for patients treated on our implant programmes
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in-house production laboratories providing excellent learning opportunities around clinician-technician communication
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excellent library and computing facilities on-site
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research laboratories in Oral Biology, Anthropology and Dental Materials Science
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a dedicated clinical research facility. It offers clinical training and research opportunities of the highest international standard
Find out about our dental facilities
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Others
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of Newcastle University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Newcastle University
Founded in 1834, Newcastle University is located in the small city of Newcastle upon Tyne. Less than an hour’s bus ride from the coast, this institution of higher education offers Undergraduates modern lecture theatres, state-of-the-art laboratories, and spaces for socialising and for being creative such as their Fine Arts Hub. Postgraduate students have their own library, complete with a laptop loan system and assistance from knowledgeable librarians to ensure that students have every means of succeeding.
List of 366 Bachelor and Master Courses from Newcastle University - Course Catalogue
Student composition of Newcastle University
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Total number of students enrolled at Newcastle University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 20355
- postgraduates:
- 5550
- Total:
- 25905
Where is this programme taught
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