Oral Sciences

Course description

This MSc programme is designed to provide students with an in-depth working knowledge of the principles and practice related to Oral Sciences. The major strength of this programme, and what sets its apart from other Oral Sciences based MSc programmes offered in the UK, is its focus on research. You will gain a wealth of theoretical and practical knowledge related to Oral Sciences research and spend time in the laboratories conducting your own research project under the direction of internationally renowned members from the Oral Sciences Research Group located within Glasgow Dental School. Students will experience and participate in cutting edge research within the theme while learning techniques widely relevant to biomedical sciences.

**WHY THIS PROGRAMME**

- 1st in the UK for Dentistry (Complete University Guide 2021).

- Learn through an in-depth, evidence based, critical approach about specialising in a particular area – oral disease pathogenesis or infection control and decontamination.

- Learn from staff who are internationally experienced researchers and academics with both clinical and science backgrounds and are experts in biofilm infections, oral inflammation and infection control.

- A long tradition of excellence in Oral Sciences at the University of Glasgow, with pioneering research by MacFarlane, Samaranayake and Bagg, and other current Glasgow academics continuing to make important contributions to the field of Oral Sciences.

- Pursue and further your career in oral and dental related occupations, as well as a laboratory scientist or an academic.

- A range of transferable skills are integrated and embedded into this programme, which will improve possibilities in the job market.

- Undertake research alongside pre and post-doctoral researchers.

- Learn to work as a team and improve technical skills and communication.

- Receive first-hand experience within a dedicated oral sciences research laboratory infrastructure linked directly to clinical research facilities.

**PROGRAMME STRUCTURE**

**Core Courses**
EVIDENCE-BASED BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH METHODS AND STATISTICS
TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH APPROACHES IN ORAL SCIENCES,
LABORATORY TECHNIQUES IN ORAL SCIENCES
ORAL SCIENCES RESEARCH SKILLS
THERAPEUTICS AND DIAGNOSTICS IN ORAL SCIENCES
RESEARCH DISSERTATION IN ORAL SCIENCES

**Optional Courses**
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN HEALTH CARE
CLINICAL AND RESEARCH LABORATORY SKILLS
PERIODONTITIS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR SYSTEMIC DISEASE
DECONTAMINATION AND INFECTION CONTROL

This programme is undertaken at the Glasgow Dental Hospital, in the City Centre of Glasgow. Easy to travel to by bus, train or car.

Subjects

• Research methods