Dental and Health Sciences (PhD, MSc by research) at University of Bristol

Programme overview

The school combines laboratory-based and clinically-applied research and fosters a high level of collaboration between research groups in the University. The research programme is funded by internal and external grants from charities, research councils, NIHR, University of Bristol, industry and government. Our postgraduate students belong to broad research communities in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences and the Bristol Doctoral College, and benefit from the wide training opportunities in addition to their specific subjects.

Department: Bristol Dental School | Duration: MScR: up to two years full-time, up to four years part-time PhD: up to four years full-time, up to eight years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: Not fixed | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

After completing this course, career opportunities include post-doctoral research, academia and research in industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An upper second class honours degree (or international equivalent) or a master's degree with a lower second class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject. English language: profile level E.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,343 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,300 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

Intake: Not fixed

Duration: MScR: up to two years full-time, up to four years part-time PhD: up to four years full-time, up to e

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/start-application/

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