Based in Whitechapel, the Institute of Dentistry (IOD) offers cutting-edge technology, a superb education and first-class research facilities.
If you study with us, you will join a dynamic, successful school with a first-class reputation: we’re ranked 14th in the World for Dentistry (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021).
The Institute is a special place to undertake your postgraduate studies. We bring together a number of world-leading researchers in basic and clinical sciences who teach and supervise students in the fields of oral medicine, oral pathology, oral microbiology, oral epidemiology, oncology, dental biomaterials, dental biophysics, dental public health, dental education, periodontology, orthodontics, paediatric, prosthetic and conservative dentistry.
Our part-time online course is suitable for either medics or dental practitioners who want to manage complex facial injuries. It’s particularly relevant for you if you’re in surgical training and want to develop true multidisciplinary skills. You can study alongside your other commitments and join us in person for an optional summer school.
You’ll gain an understanding of oral and maxillofacial surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, craniofacial surgery, ophthalmology, ENT and neurosurgery.
This is one of very few such programmes in the UK and the only one available via distance learning.
You’ll be taught by experts in the field of dentistry and materials and have regular contact with them throughout the programme. The programme is designed for dental surgeons, dental technicians, hygienists/therapists and nurses, materials scientists and engineers who want to work in the dental support industries, and the materials health sector in general. This is a great qualification for entry into this expanding field in the healthcare sectors, or in teaching and research.
If you study our part-time online programme, you’ll gain specialist insight into dental health policy and a portfolio of technical skills. It’s an ideal career boost if you want to lead in health service planning.
This is one of very few specialist dental public health programmes in the UK, and the only one available online so students can study alongside other commitments, regardless of their location. Our programme has a strong emphasis on policy and leadership, which will be of particular interest if you’re keen to develop a career in the wider health sector.
Here's what some of our Students who are studying this course have to say!
"What I truly appreciate about this degree is how it has expanded my outlook on oral health which previously was only from a clinical perspective. It has introduced me to more impactful approaches to providing oral health services, where I see the potential to make a meaningful difference for a broader population in Pakistan. Moreover, I find the weekly engagement with current research materials in the field inspiring, and it continuously motivates me to expand my knowledge base."
"Being awarded a scholarship from Queen Mary University of London is a tremendous accomplishment for me. Coming from a country where there is a tremendous need for improvement in the public health sector, it has always been my aspiration to attend one of the world's top universities and gain knowledge of the best practices to bring back home to Pakistan. Thanks to the Commonwealth scholarship, this aspiration became a reality for me. "
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Iffat Umair Niazi - MSc Dental Public Health Policy and Leadership Year 1 (2023)
This MSc is designed to prepare internationally qualified dental graduates for practice in the UK. The course provides a comprehensive grounding in six key training areas: basic sciences and their application to modern day dental practice, applied principles of clinical dentistry, clinical skills, communication skills, professionalism, management and leadership. You’ll also have the opportunity to gain practical experience by attending clinics and technical practice sessions.
Our Dental Technology MSc puts you at the forefront of research into the rapidly evolving field of dental technology and materials. You’ll work with distinguished academics and clinicians throughout the programme and work on cutting-edge research projects.
This MSc will give you an in-depth knowledge of dental technology, CAD-CAM, implantology, occlusion, aesthetics and materials. You’ll be taught by our clinical consultants, chief technicians and dental/biomaterials experts in the Institute of Dentistry. You’ll also gain hands-on experience through attendance at consultant-led clinics and technical practice sessions
Some of our former students have gone on to win awards (such as the Drapers’ Company Prize and IADR Heraeus Kulzer Travel Award) and gain prominent positions in research and industry.
This MSc offers you an in-depth exploration of current concepts in clinical endodontics. You’ll be taught by a team with a track record in this speciality, who will provide you with extended knowledge and understanding of the subject, helping you to improve your clinical skills and increase your job satisfaction in this discipline.
It’s ideal if you’re a busy dental practitioner who wishes to gain a specialist endodontic qualification while you continue to work in practice.
If you study our MSc in Experimental Oral Pathology you’ll receive a comprehensive training in the principles of laboratory research methods and the range of techniques used to study the behaviour of oral tissues in health and disease.
This degree is ideal if you want to follow either a career in academic dentistry or in a clinical speciality. You’ll be taught by our distinguished international experts and have regular contact with them throughout the programme, and work as an integrated member of one of our research teams during your studies.
This MSc gives you a comprehensive insight into the concept of MI (minimally invasive) dentistry. You’ll focus on major dental issues that arise across all age groups, learn how to adopt a minimally invasive approach to treatment and give your patients a sophisticated, holistic level of care.
This is one of very few such masters programmes in the UK, which also gives you hands-on clinical experience and patient treatment. You can also choose to study part-time to fit around your other commitments.
This MSc focuses on the latest scientific developments in oral biology and health, while also covering basic science in a clinical context, giving you a comprehensive yet specialised biomedical skillset. You’ll discover the latest advances in therapeutic dentistry, nano-dentistry and dental materials.
Designed for dental or science graduates, you’ll gain interdisciplinary research skills that are valued in both industry and academia, and an understanding of both preventative medical techniques and commercial product research, giving you flexible career options when you graduate.
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