PhD Clinical Dentistry at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Tackle real-world challenges in clinical dentistry and improve dental care through clinical discovery. Undertake a 4-year programme combining rigorous dental research with clinical training across specialties including endodontics, prosthodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, and orthodontics under dual academic and clinical supervision. Join research supervisors and clinicians in supervised clinical–research pathways within your chosen specialty, integrating hands-on patient care with academic enquiry throughout your PhD.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health | Duration: 4 Year PhD option only | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our PhD Clinical Dentistry programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Clinical Dentistry. This is a 4-Year PhD programme that allows you to combine clinical experience in any one of a number of dental specialties with vigorous research training.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We require applicants to hold, or be about to obtain, an Upper Second class Honours degree, or the equivalent qualification gained outside the UK, in a related subject area for entry to a PhD programme. A Lower Second class Honours degree may be considered if applicants also hold a Master's degree with a Merit classification. English language: IELTS or TOEFL tests. Please note IELTS and TOEFL are only valid for two years.

Domestic applicants: GBP 22,500 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 48,500 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 Year PhD option only

Apply through the official page: https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/study/research/projects-programmes-degrees/projects/?&keyword=dentistry

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