Visage Dental Academy · Qualification Guide
PGDip
A Postgraduate Diploma — a tertiary academic qualification taken after a bachelor’s degree. It covers the same high-level taught modules as a master’s degree, worth 120 master’s-level credits, without the final research dissertation or thesis.
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At a Glance
Key Features of a PGDip
Level
Level 7 qualification — the same academic depth as a master’s degree.
Length
Usually 9 to 12 months of full-time study, or up to 2 years part-time.
Credits
Worth 120 credits — two-thirds of a full 180-credit master’s programme.
No Dissertation
Omits the major independent research project or thesis component.