Program Overview

Introduction to University Programs

At UCL Eastman, we offer three types of research degree in dentistry: a professional doctorate (DDent) award, a three-year MPhil/PhD, and a four-year clinical experience PhD. We are a world-leading academic centre for postgraduate dentistry and translational research based in London.

Research Focus

Much of our research is focused upon preventing, diagnosing and treating common oral disorders such as:

• Childhood dental decay
• Gum disease in adults
• Oral cancer Our students and staff are also engaged in research that is expected to have a wider impact on collective public health, such as:
  • Antibiotic resistance
  • Bone repair

Program Details

DDent Paediatric Dentistry

This course includes taught components and (where applicable) practical assignments, plus a research thesis. You also undertake a certain number of clinical sessions.

MPhil/PhD Eastman Dental Institute

A 3-year full time or 5-year part time research project under the expert guidance of a primary supervisor from our research departments. Research may be laboratory or clinically relevant.

MPhil/PhD Clinical Experience

A 4-year course which offers the opportunity to work on a science or clinically relevant project under expert supervision. You'll be linked with a clinical unit depending on your specialisation.

Entry Requirements

All applicants must meet UCL's general entry requirements for MPhil/PhD. Any applicant who is not a national of a UK Home Office majority English-speaking country is required to provide recent (within two years of the programme start date) evidence of English language proficiency.

Application Process

Some applicants choose to submit their own research proposal. If you wish to do so, you must first identify a suitable supervisor with the correct expertise. DDent applicants can apply online via the prospectus.