University of Birmingham: Dental Materials Science
| Institution | University of Birmingham View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Dentistry |
| Web | https://www.birmingham.ac.uk |
| pg@contacts.bham.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Gain an understanding of key materials science principles and training skills for successful research and publication. You'll be equipped to push the boundaries of technology, contributing to ground breaking materials and processes that help define the future of dental and biomaterials science.
The dental materials market is a rapidly evolving industry. Further education in dental materials science enriches daily clinical practice, enhancing employability in both dental practice and postgraduate research pursuits.
What makes this course different?
Our Dental Materials Science degree is focused on a research-led educational programme, where theoretical concepts of materials science delivered by a range of teaching methods are reinforced by gaining insight and a deeper understanding within a laboratory setting. At Birmingham, we’re ranked 23rd in the world for Dentistry and 1st in the UK outside London (QS World Rankings, 2025) with our world leading research and teaching.
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Focused on a research-led educational programme.
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Develop a critical understanding of factors that determine the successful clinical application of dental materials and contribute to the development of emerging dental material technologies.
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A research-led programme where theoretical concepts of materials science delivered by a range of teaching methods are reinforced by gaining deeper understanding within the laboratory.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | 2:2 Honours degree (or equivalent) in Dental Surgery or other relevant qualification including dental technology, biomedical and materials science related disciplines. |
| Location | Main Site Academic and Student Division Birmingham B15 2TT |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | 2:2 Honours degree (or equivalent) in Dental Surgery or other relevant qualification including dental technology, biomedical and materials science related disciplines. |
| Location | Main Site Academic and Student Division Birmingham B15 2TT |
Birmingham offers over 600 taught postgraduate programmes to help students widen their skills base, further their knowledge and boost their career prospects. Its wealth of research opportunities involve the completion of original academic research, or a piece of scholarship, which students will conduct under expert supervision from a Birmingham academic.
The value of the postgraduate study is both inherent and transferable, helping students to develop as a person, boost their professional prospects or even change direction in their career.
Beyond the transferable skills that students will take into the workplace, a postgraduate qualification from Birmingham will give …
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