Key Information
Duration: Full-time: 36 months; Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2027. Apply before Jun 2027.
Language: English
Delivered: On Campus
Campus Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines: Dentistry
Overview
In the Dentistry degree at University of Birmingham, you will 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.
Career opportunities
A PhD is the highest level of academic achievement available and vital for the continued professional development of scientists. Visit the programme website for more information
Completing a PhD at Birmingham will extend your knowledge base in your chosen subject, as well as enhancing your problem solving and analytical, communication and teaching, and leadership and management skills – all of which are valued across the academic and private sectors. It’ll also provide you with the opportunity to develop your network of peers, collaborators and colleagues to support your onward career.
Many of the postgraduate research students go onto roles such as Research fellow/postdoctoral researcher, medical writer, scientist/research scientist in the pharmaceutical industry, and clinical trial coordinator.
Employers include the NHS Trusts, Cancer Research UK, pharma and biotech companies (including AstraZeneca, Covance, Binding Site, Immunocore, Johnson and Johnson), Medical Communications agencies (e.g. Fishawack, Insight Medical Writing), the Armed Forces and the University of Birmingham.
Programme Structure
Research themes:
- Periodontal Research Group
- Oral Diseases
- Ultrasound and Nanotechnology
- Clinical Epidemiology and Dental Public Health
- Phototherapy
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 88 or 4.5 (new TOEFL iBT 1-6 score, CEFR-aligned, equivalent to the 0-120 score)
PTE Academic: 67
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements:
- 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject
- If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International: 55,828 AUD / year (approx. 29,310 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,977 AUD / year (approx. 5,238 GBP / year)
Additional Details:
- UK: £2,619 part-time
- International: £14,665 part-time
Living costs
Birmingham, United Kingdom: 1,457-2,160 AUD / month
Funding
Scholarships are available. Please visit the programme website for more information.
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