Applicant information
What happens after you apply to Bristol?
Oral and Dental Sciences
| Awards available | PhD MD |
|---|---|
| Duration of programme | PhD: three years full-time; six years part-time MD: two to five years. |
| Part-time study available? | Yes (in part-time modular format) |
| Number of places | Not fixed |
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Programme overview
The School of Oral and Dental Sciences again performed highly in the Government's 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE). The results rank Bristol as one of the top five centres of internationally acclaimed dental research in the UK, with 20% of research activity world-leading (4*) and 95% of research of international importance. The School interfaces laboratory-based and clinically-applied research and fosters a high level of collaboration between staff and students. The research programme is funded by external grants from charities, research councils and industry.
Research groups
We have three research groupings:
- Applied Clinical and Materials Science (ACMS)
- Life-course Epidemiology and Population Oral Health (LEPOH)
- Infection and Immunology (IAI)
Each group comprises clinical and basic scientists to promote interdisciplinary and translational research.
Entry requirements
An upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. Holders of non-UK degrees or other qualifications can obtain advice from the Faculty Office.
For information on international equivalent qualifications, please see our International Office website.
Admissions statement
Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.
Key research interests
Dr Charlotte Atkinson, Dietary intervention studies; physical activity; inter-individual differences in phytoestrogen metabolism.
Dr Michele Barbour, Oral nanoscience; nanotechnology in dentistry.
Dr Anthony Ireland, Biomaterials research; adhesion; orthodontic archwires; particulate production; 3D scanning technology.
Professor Howard Jenkinson, Microbial adherence; biofilm formation; pathogenesis in the oral cavity and respiratory tract.
Dr Sam Leary, Lifecourse epidemiology; physical activity; diet, obesity and cardiovascular risk.
Professor Jim Middleton, Cellular immunology; cytokine receptors.
Professor Andy Ness, Lifecourse epidemiology; physical activity; diet, obesity and cardiovascular risk.
Dr Angela Nobbs, Microbial adherence; biofilm formation; pathogenesis in the oral cavity and respiratory tract.
Professor Jonathan Sandy, Craniofacial development; clinical outcomes in craniofacial anomalies.
Dr Bo Su, Fabrication of natural and synthetic polymeric nanofibres; gelforming processing for fabrication of ceramics or ceramic microcomponents.
Dr Andrea Waylen, Psychology across the lifespan; parent-child relationships; effective communication.
Dr Nicola West, Clinical periodontology, erosion and abrasion of enamel and dentine; in vitro and in vivo models; dentine hypersensitivity.
Application deadline: Not fixed
Get in touch
Senior Postgraduate Admissions Administrator
Tel: +44 (0) 117 331 6826
or
Dr Bo Su
Postgraduate Tutor
Tel:+44 (0)117 342 4361
Phone: +44 (0)117 331 6826
Email: md-pgadmissions@bristol.ac.uk
Web: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/dental/research
International students
English-language requirements: 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each band, in addition to the standard entry requirements.
Find information for international students on eligibility, funding options and studying at Bristol.
Fees and funding
2014/15 fees
Full-time: UK/EU £3,939;
overseas
£17,000 (lab-based); £28,900 (clinical)
MD students charged at UK/EU rate
Fees quoted are provisional, per annum and are subject to annual increase
Funding options
You can contact the School for information about funding. Further information on funding for prospective UK, EU and international postgraduate students is available from the Student Funding Office website.
Research Assessment Score
Unit of Assessment 10 applies. See Complete RAE listings for University of Bristol for further details.
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Accommodation
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