Experimental Oral Pathology (Oral Sciences) MSc

This MSc introduces you to the principles of experimental pathology in oral disease. We offer you comprehensive training in the principles of laboratory research methods and the range of techniques used to study the behaviour of oral tissues in health and disease.Ideal if you want to follow either a career in academic dentistry or in a clinical specialityBe taught by our distinguished international experts and have regular contact with them throughout the programmeWork as an integrated member of one of our research teamsAttend our annual stem cell conference as well as an HIV symposium Study at one of the UK’s top-rated dental schools: we’re joint first for research environment (REF 2021)What you'll studyYou’ll follow a structured course of seminars, with practical work, dealing with the structure and behaviour of cells and tissues in health and disease. You’ll begin with fundamental concepts of cell biology and continue with the application of these concepts to oral and dental disease. Related disciplines such as oral microbiology and immunology will also be covered.Throughout the programme, an emphasis will be placed on the evidence base for these concepts and the way in which such evidence is obtained by observation and experiment. AssessmentYou will be assessed by: two written papersthe submission of your research projectan oral examination.TeachingYou’ll be taught through a variety of methods, including seminars, laboratory practice sessions, self-directed learning, one-to-one tutorials, case presentations and reading.Your individual study time could be spent preparing for, or following up on, formal study sessions, reading, producing written work, completing projects and revising for examinations.

A 2:2 or above at undergraduate level in a relevant subject such as Medicine, Dentistry, Chemistry or Biology.