Overview

On this Conscious Sedation for Dentistry course, you'll learn practical skills at the University of Portsmouth Dental Academy – a training provider accredited by the Sedation Training Accreditation Committee (STAC) – and at the clinical facilities of a partner provider, Solent NHS Trust Special Care Dental Services. Both training centres feature the latest specialist equipment to help you explore dental sedation techniques safely under expert supervision.

Key facts

When you complete the course, you'll be able to offer conscious sedation as an alternative route to treatment for your dental patients, progress to a career in special care dentistry, or pursue further study in this specialised field.
Please note that as part of the application process you will need to provide your NHS performer number, GDC registration, personal statement and also attend an informal interview.
On this course, you'll

Learn how to provide safe and effective conscious sedation across many dental settings, including primary care, secondary care, and special care services
Explore the practical and theoretical sides of a range of conscious sedation techniques
Experience a mix of supervised clinical practice sessions, distance learning and face-to-face learning
Be taught by expert clinical supervisors and guest lecturers with postgraduate qualifications in conscious sedation
Use specialist sedation equipment at the STAC-accredited Dental Academy and Solent NHS Trust Special Care Dental Services
Gain valuable skills applicable to many healthcare settings, including airway assessment and management, IV cannulation, patient monitoring, and recognition of complications

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00

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More details

There is no deadline for applications to this course. The University of Portsmouth accepts applications right up until the start date.

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Bachelor degree dentistry. Successful applicants must hold full registration with the General Dental Council and have appropriate professional indemnity in place.
All applicants will be invited to attend an interview

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6150 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

6150 GBP / year

≈ 6150 GBP / year

Living costs

Portsmouth

United Kingdom

710 - 1099 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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