Dentistry - PhD

University of Birmingham

Course overview In this course you cultivate the skills needed 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 helping to deliver a vision for improving oral and general health. Work amongst renowned researchers to produce original and world-leading research, striving to provide novel diagnostic and therapeutic solutions to the most common oral and general health problems. Course highlights By pursuing our PhD/MSc by Research you’ll gain high quality research training that will enable you to conduct independent investigative research with confidence and expertise. You can choose from a range of research areas within Dentistry in the following themes: Clinical and experimental oral sciences Oral regeneration rehabilitation sciences By studying this programme you’ll become part of the Graduate School within the College of Medicine and Health giving you access to: Supervision from leading academics to support you through your research programme including research techniques and training. Training and development courses to enable you to gain research and transferable training skills. Opportunities to attend and take part in Research Poster festivals and other postgraduate activities to boost your academic and networking skills. An allocated academic mentor so you can access pastoral support. State-of-the art facilities to support a range of teaching, learning and research activity with access to dedicated write up rooms, libraries, and computer facilities.