PhD Dentistry (Community Oral Health & Oral Sciences) at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

A research degree in the School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing within two research groups: Community Oral Health, which studies health inequalities across the life course, and Oral Sciences, which studies micro-organisms in oral disease and systemic health. Glasgow was ranked first in the UK for Dentistry in the Complete University Guide 2021.

Department: School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing | Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 5 years part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Individual research projects tailored around the expertise of principal investigators, in areas such as child oral health, head and neck cancer, oral health of older adults, periodontitis, candidosis and endodontic disease. Students come from clinical and non-clinical backgrounds.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Dentistry (Community Oral Health & Oral Sciences) research degrees: usually a 2.1 honours degree. Required documents: academic transcripts and degree certificates, CV, MVLS cover letter, two references.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Annual fee for full-time study; part-time study is charged at half the full-time fee. Home fee for 2026/27 as stated; the 2027/28 home fee is to be confirmed. Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). Annual fee for full-time study; part-time study is charged at half the full-time fee. Research bench fees may apply in addition. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 5 years part-time

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