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Program Overview
Overview
The School of Dentistry's broad range of research interests provides for world-class research in dental science, including clinical and dental education research. Through our high-quality research, we aim to improve health outcomes in the local population and help face global health challenges.
Introduction
The University of Liverpool's School of Dentistry is one of the largest dental education providers in the UK. We train and develop clinicians throughout their careers, enabling them to use the latest advances to provide exceptional care to their patients.
Undertaking a PhD in Dental Sciences at Liverpool offers the unique opportunity to work alongside an engaged and committed cohort of dental students. All of these students are encouraged to take an interest in research and the development of medical education.
We deliver teaching and training for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as continuous professional development for clinical practitioners. By undertaking research with us, you'll join our vibrant medical education community.
We work collaboratively, across professions, institutions, and departments. We have strong links with health partners across the region. Our PhD students are based across a wide range of providers, for example, Alder Hey Children Hospital and primary care dental practices.
Research Topics
- Biomedical and clinical research
- Primary prevention
- Health service research
- Oral health inequalities
- Common risk factors
- Oral health promotion and education
- Digital innovation
- Non-invasive clinical techniques
- Hard tissue and soft tissue research
- Advanced functional materials
- Biotic and abiotic model systems
- Mechanisms and novel therapies in chronic pain and inflammation
- Medical and dental education
- Programmatic approaches and validity
- Innovative uses of technology to enhance learning
- Student-staff partnerships
- Psychosocial development and transitions
How to Apply
- Identify Potential Supervisors: It's useful to contact potential supervisors before you begin your application. Explore our staff lists for the Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences for details of potential supervisors.
- Prepare Your Application Documents: You may need the following documents to complete your online application:
- A research proposal (this should cover the research you'd like to undertake)
- University transcripts and degree certificates to date
- Passport details (international applicants only)
- English language certificates (international applicants only)
- A personal statement
- A curriculum vitae (CV)
- Contact details for two proposed supervisors
- Names and contact details of two referees
- Apply: Finally, register and apply online. You'll receive an email acknowledgment once you've submitted your application.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
- UK Fees:
- Full-time place, per year - £5,238
- Part-time place, per year - £2,619
- International Fees:
- Full-time place, per year - £32,200
- Part-time place, per year - £16,100
Additional Costs
We understand that budgeting for your time at university is important, and we want to make sure you understand any costs that are not covered by your tuition fee. This could include buying a laptop, books, or stationery.
Funding Your PhD
If you're a UK national, or have settled status in the UK, you may be eligible to apply for a Postgraduate Doctoral Loan worth up to £30,301 to help with course fees and living costs.
Scholarships and Bursaries
We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries that could help pay your tuition fees and living expenses.
- Duncan Norman Research Scholarship: If you're awarded this prestigious scholarship, you'll receive significant funding to support your postgraduate research. This includes full payment of your PhD fees and a cash bursary of £23,000 per year while you study. One award is available in each academic year.
- John Lennon Memorial Scholarship: If you're a UK student, either born in or with strong family connections to Merseyside, you could be eligible to apply for financial support worth up to £12,000 per year for up to three years of full-time postgraduate research (or up to five years part-time pro-rata).
- Sport Liverpool Performance Programme: Apply to receive tailored training support to enhance your sporting performance. Our athlete support package includes a range of benefits, from bespoke strength and conditioning training to physiotherapy sessions and one-to-one nutritional advice.
Facilities and Resources
The Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences is primarily situated on the University's north campus, including the William Henry Duncan and Sherrington Buildings. It also has bases at sites such as the University's Leahurst campus, Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Liverpool Women's Hospital, St Paul's Eye Unit, and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital.
Researchers benefit from access to world-class equipment and facilities via the Liverpool Shared Research Facilities, many of which are based within the Faculty.
Careers and Employability
Career Support from Day One to Graduation and Beyond
Once you graduate after completing your PhD, you'll gain free access to Prosper to help you unlock your potential and kickstart your postdoctoral research career.
Prosper provides structured career development and support, designed specifically for postdocs, in close collaboration with employer partners and principal investigators.
Expert Careers Advice
Our campus Career Studio is a space for students and graduates to drop into and talk to a career coach. Career coaches are highly trained to help no matter what stage you are at in planning for your future career.
Meet Our PhD Researchers
These are the trailblazers, the leaders, the true originals. Our postgraduate researchers are shaping their future and the future of the world we live in, advancing knowledge with each discovery.
Entry Requirements
You'll normally be expected to hold both:
- A UK honours degree, or overseas equivalent, at 2:1 or above, in a relevant subject
- A UK master's degree, or overseas equivalent, in a relevant subject
English Language Requirements
You'll need to demonstrate competence in the use of English language, unless you're from a majority English speaking country.
- IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5
- TOEFL iBT: 88 overall, with minimum scores of listening 17, writing 17, reading 17, and speaking 19
- Pearson PTE Academic: 61 overall, with no component below 59
Pre-sessional English
Do you need to complete a Pre-sessional English course to meet the English language requirements for this course? The length of the Pre-sessional English course you'll need to take depends on your current level of English language ability.