Research course
Dentistry and Dental Sciences
Entry requirements
MPhil: A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a science or medicine related subject. PhD: A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Further research experience or a master’s degree would be advantageous.
Months of entry
January, September, April
Course content
With our world-class reputation, renowned experts and new research facilities, we are well placed to offer dentistry and dental research opportunities of the highest international standard.
As a postgraduate research student studying for a Dental Sciences MPhil or PhD, you will be based within the Faculty of Medical Sciences.
The programme is delivered in the School of Dental Sciences, the Centre for Oral Health Research (COHR) and the Faculty in addition to the relevant Biomedical Research Institutes for:
- Ageing
- Cell and Molecular Biosciences
- Cellular Medicine
- Health and Society
- Genetic Medicine
- Neurosciences
- Cancer
If your research involves clinical components there may be a partnership with the NHS.
Department specialisms
Translational oral biosciences; oral healthcare and epidemiology; biomaterials and biological interfaces
Information for international students
To study this course you need to meet the following English Language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all other sub-skills).
Fees and funding
See our programme fees and funding web page.
Qualification and course duration
PhD
full time
36 months
part time
72 months
MPhil
full time
12 months
part time
24 months
Course contact details
- Name
- Dr Paula Waterhouse, Regional Research Student Advisor, School of Dental Sciences
- medpg-enquiries@ncl.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0) 191 208 7353