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Master of Science in Implant Dentistry
A 12-month university Master's in implant dentistry — delivered and awarded by Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (URJC) in Madrid. Take it alongside your BCDIS diploma, after it, or on its own.
Three ways onto the programme
One Master's, three routes in. Eligibility for every route is assessed by URJC.
Alongside your BCDIS diploma
Study the Master's at the same time as the EduQual SCQF Level 11 diploma, building your research dissertation as your clinical training progresses.
After your BCDIS diploma
Finish the diploma first, then progress to the URJC Master's to add a university Master of Science and a supervised research project.
Direct entry
Already hold recognised postgraduate implant training — in oral surgery, implantology or prosthetics? You can join directly. URJC assesses eligibility.
A university Master's degree
The Master of Science in Implant Dentistry is delivered and awarded by Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (URJC), Madrid.
- Delivered and awarded by URJC
- Research methodology, ethics & statistics
- An original research dissertation
- Concludes with a viva examination
How BCDIS fits in
BCDIS is your route in. We help you onto the programme and support your application — the Master's itself is delivered and awarded by URJC.
- We guide your application to URJC
- Study it with or after the BCDIS diploma
- Faculty who teach across both
How the programme runs
Around twelve months, combining a short intensive unit with online teaching and a supervised research project.
Intensive contact unit
A 3-day unit of lectures, tutorials and hands-on sessions at URJC in Alcorcón, Madrid.
Online sessions
A further 3 days online — research methodology and ethics, philosophy of research, statistical analysis, data presentation and scientific writing.
Research dissertation
An original research project, with one-to-one online mentoring from an assigned URJC tutor throughout.
Viva examination
You present and defend your thesis at a viva, usually around twelve months after the start.
Key facts
Duration
12 months.
2026 dates
Start date and application deadline — to be confirmed for 2026.
Entry requirements
Recognised postgraduate training in oral surgery and/or dental implantology or prosthetics, assessed by URJC — or study it alongside the BCDIS diploma.
Award
Master of Science in Implant Dentistry, awarded by Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (Madrid, Spain).
Places
Designed for a small number of delegates each year — early application is recommended.
Getting here
The intensive contact unit is taught at URJC's Campus de Alcorcón, southwest of Madrid — around 13 km from the city centre, reachable by Cercanías commuter rail and Metro. Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) lies northeast of the city, about 20 minutes from the centre by Metro or road. Remaining teaching is online, and the dissertation is completed under remote supervision.
Programme faculty
Taught and examined by an international faculty.
Prof Marco Esposito
DDS (Pavia); PhD in Biomaterials (Gothenburg); Associate Professor in Biomaterials, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg. Researcher and journal editor in implant dentistry.
Dr Peter Sanders — Chief examiner
BDS (London); MSc Implant Dentistry (London); Diploma in Implant Dentistry, RCS England; FFGDP(UK). Programme Director & Examiner, RCS England Diploma in Implant Dentistry; President, British Society for Advanced Dentistry; Visiting Lecturer, URJC.
Dr David Madruga
Associate Professor in Periodontics, URJC; MSc Implant Dentistry (Leeds); BCDIS clinical tutor.
Dr Avik Dandapat
BCDIS faculty — see profile.
Dr Rawand Shado
Academic Lead, BCDIS — see profile.
Register your interest
Tell us you're interested and we'll guide you onto the URJC Master's — whether you're taking it with the BCDIS diploma, after it, or on its own.
Register interest
An expression of interest only — name, email and consent are all we need. The Master of Science is delivered and awarded by Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (Madrid); BCDIS supports your application.