Msc oral biology institute of dentistry
Postgraduate
In London
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Type
Postgraduate
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London
Overview
Dental disease is the most common disease in the UK and many developed countries. This disease can be caused by small daily problems, but often leads to long-term suffering and loss of quality of life. This programme is the only MSc in Oral Biology in the UK. It is designed for dental and basic or applied science graduates who may in future be responsible for the teaching of related subjects, or who need a greater understanding of the subject in order to develop their future academic or research careers.
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Oral biology is a growing area of commercial research within the pharmacological industry, making graduates of this programme attractive to employers. This programme focuses on the latest scientific developments related to oral biology and health, covering basic science in a clinical context.
This programme will:
Focus on the latest scientific development related to the mouth and oral biology and health, it offers basic science in a clinical context
Give you hands-on clinical explanations of the major scientific developments relating to both preventative medicine techniques to avoid disease, and commercial research into products
Explore the latest developments in therapeutic dentistry; for example, the work being done into the oral delivery of drugs.
The application deadline is 2nd September 2019. Once we have received applications by the deadline the first selection process will begin. We reserve the right to receive further application after the deadline and make decisions on those applications in July/August subject to places being available.
Why study your MSc in Oral biology at Queen Mary?.
The School of Medicine and Dentistry has an unrivalled tradition of excellence in research and teaching extending as far back as 1123 with the founding of St Bartholomew’s Hospital ion to dentistry, chemistry of bone and tooth biominerals and components, etiology of dental caries and erosion, saliva biochemistry, oral...
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Subjects
- Biology
- Dental
- Leadership
- Teaching
- Materials
- School
- Technology
- Medical
- Dentistry
- Medical training
- Aesthetics
Course programme
Structure
MSc Oral biology is currently available for one year full-time study.
Full-timeUndertaking a masters programme is a serious commitment, with weekly contact hours being in addition to numerous hours of independent learning and research needed to progress at the required level. When coursework or examination deadlines are approaching independent learning hours may need to increase significantly. Please contact the course convenor for precise information on the number of contact hours per week for this programme.
Core modules- Fundamentals of Research Methods
- Introduction to Oral Biology
- Dental Hard Tissues and the Microenvironment
- Oral Microbiology
- Use and Investigation of Dental Tissues
- Biomineralisation and Biomimetics
- Minimally Invasive Dentistry
- Properties of Dental Materials.
In addition to these basic science lectures, there will also be lectures from practising clinicians on current issues in modern clinical dentistry.
You will also complete a laboratory based project, which will be partly assessed by an oral examination.
Contact:
For Admission enquiries, please contact Postgraduate Admissions.
The Admissions Office
+44 (0)20 7882 5533
For Programme content and Academic School enquiries, please contact the Institute of Dentistry below:
Professor Paul Anderson
PGT Academic Selector and
Professor of Oral Biology
Email:
Nina Booty
Senior Student Support Administrator
+44 (0)20 7882 8930
Msc oral biology institute of dentistry