Dental Materials Science - MSc

About the course

1 year full time

This non-clinical course is run jointly with the Faculty of Engineering to provide a comprehensive education in basic materials science and the use of materials in dentistry and surgery. You'll be taught by some of the leading academics in the fields of bio- and dental materials science, tissue engineering, materials characterisation and biomedical engineering.

The course helps you to progress your career by enhancing your academic and scientific knowledge. You'll also learn the principles of research and different techniques for evaluating dental materials and related health technologies.

Entry requirements

You'll need a primary university dental or materials science degree from an approved institution. Other degree-level qualifications may be suitable so please contact us for advice.

English language requirements for overseas students

IELTS 6.5 (with at least 6 in each part), or TOEFL 91 (IBT), or recognised equivalent.

Entry requirements for international students 

Content

• Materials science
• Chemistry and polymer science
• Dental materials
• Biomaterials and health technologies
• Research methods
• Generic research skills including scientific communication and information technology

Teaching

• Seminars
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Demonstrations and discission
  
  

Assessment

• Assignments/course work
• Presentations
• Examination
• Research dissertation

Fees and funding

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

Any questions?

If you have a question about the course, contact:

Professor Paul Hatton
E: dentalpgtadmissions@sheffield.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)114 271 7928

Your career

Dental professionals choose Sheffield because of our reputation for excellence. We offer a range of clinical and non-clinical courses, designed to help you develop your career in the way that you want. Many of our graduates go on to specialist dental practice, hospital practice or academic posts.

This course is particularly useful for for academic staff involved in the teaching of dental materials science, for clinicians seeking a greater understanding of the materials they use, or for scientists involved in the development of materials for clinical applications. Elements of the course will also be of great value for students preparing to undertake a PhD.

World-leading dental school

Our teaching is supported by internationally recognised research. Our research is organised into four groups: Oral Biomaterials, Oral Neuroscience, Oral Disease and Dental Public Health. The groups work together to push boundaries and achieve excellence.

Facilities

We're connected to Sheffield's Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, part of the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We also have purpose-built research and service laboratories and equipment. There’s a core facility for cell and tissue culture and labs for microbiology, electron microscopy, histology, histochemistry and immuno-cytochemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, proteomics and materials science.

You'll also have access to a wide range of facilities in our Department of Engineering.

Apply now

You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process.

Postgraduate Online Application Form