Dentistry

University of Birmingham
Undergraduate PhD Full-time 3 Years MedicineDentistry

About this course

Our Dentistry PhD/MSc by Research will equip you with the skills you need to contribute to research that focuses on the scientific basis of oral and dental disease, providing innovative solutions to important problems significantly impacting the population and help to deliver a vision for improving oral and general health.

As part of the School of Dentistry, you will work amongst the very best researchers to produce original and distinctive globally leading research, with the ultimate aim to provide novel diagnostic and therapeutic solutions to the most common oral and general health problems.

Our PhD/MSc by Research program is intended for students who wish to obtain high quality research training that will enable them to conduct independent investigative research.

You can choose from a range of research areas within Dentistry covering:

  • Biomaterials

  • Primary Dental Care

  • Tissue Injury and Repair

    You will work closely with your supervisory team who will help you clarify your project and support your development. Your thesis will represent an original contribution to knowledge and demonstrate independent judgement.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 4 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 6 Years

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Birmingham

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Birmingham

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc (Res)

    Location: Birmingham

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc (Res)

    Location: Birmingham

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3213 Medical and dental technicians
    3219 Health associate professionals
    2211 Generalist medical practitioners
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    2112 Biological scientists
    2212 Specialist medical practitioners

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Birmingham
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Medicine, Dentistry