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Dentistry

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MPhil Dentistry - 2 Years (Full-time)
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MPhil Dentistry - 4 Years (Part-time)
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PhD Dentistry - 3 Years (Full-time)
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PhD Dentistry - 6 Years (Part-time)
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Individual programme fees are linked above. For detailed information on fee status, policies, payment and funding opportunities see:

Contact information
Jackie McGurk (Programme Administrator)
Phone: +44 (0) 131 536 4970
Email: epdi@ed.ac.uk
Address: Edinburgh Postgraduate Dental Institute
Clinical Sciences & Community Health
Lauriston Building, Lauriston Place
Edinburgh
EH3 9HA

The Postgraduate Dental Institute is part of the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine.

Entry requirements

In order to be considered for the programme we require a relevant undergraduate degree with a UK 2:1 or higher result, or its international equivalent.

Supporting documentation must be uploaded to support your application. You should have this documentation ready before you start the process. If you do not upload your documents this could delay the application process.

Before making your application, you must make contact with a potential supervisor to discuss your research proposal. Further information on making a research degree application can be found below.

International students

All applicants must meet our general entry and language requirements. Detailed advice for international students is available here:

Research profile

There are opportunities for both full-time and part-time research. In addition to our formal research degrees, applications are accepted for shorter periods where a contribution can be made to one of our research themes, giving the opportunity for development of research skills.

Training and support

Our research degrees provide training in specific research methodologies. Those registered for formal research degrees also have the opportunity for formal generic training in research skills, provided within the College.

Funding

Please see Scholarships and Student Funding Services for information about funding opportunities:

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