This programme aspires to produce highly skilled, motivated, creative and team-work oriented graduates who want to specialise in dental materials or a related field. You’ll work with distinguished academics and clinicians throughout the programme and work on cutting-edge research projects. Be taught by experts in the field of dentistry and materials and have regular contact with them throughout the programmeGain specialist insight into the latest developments in dental materialsA great qualification for entry into this expanding field in the healthcare sectors, or in teaching and researchStudy at one of the UK’s top-rated dental schools: we’re joint first for research environment (REF 2021)What you'll studyThis programme is taught by the Institute of Dentistry, which was recently ranked 14th in the World for Dentistry (QS World Rankings by Subject 2022). It is designed to give you a broad knowledge of the principles underlying the mechanical, physical and chemical properties of dental materials, both in preventative and restorative treatment.AssessmentYou will be assessed by a mixture of formal examinations and coursework in your taught modulesYou will undertake more self-directed work in completing your extended research projectTeachingYou will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, laboratory practicals, and a variety of coursework.For your research project, you’ll be based in our labs. You’ll have the opportunity to apply the theory you’ll learn in your taught modules to the practical work you undertake in your research.