MPhil Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics: The University of Manchester

Course description

Research within prosthodontics comprises the diagnosis, management and treatment of missing or worn teeth using fixed and removable prostheses, including implant-supported or stabilised restorations.

Candidates will often be recommended to register for the degree of MPhil due to the policy of the admitting School or due to the nature of the research if the supervisory team do not feel the study warrants three-years of scholarship. Alternatively, candidates often register onto the MPhil due to restrictions of funding guarantees beyond the initial year, which if resolved would facilitate transfer to the PhD at a later date.

The supervisory team will assist the MPhil candidate throughout the study, ensuring academic objectives are met and suitable training is provided in core skills fundamental to the research. Transferable skills training is provided by a dedicated Graduate Training Programme offered by the Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences which provides training in research methodology, critical writing skills, intellectual property, research ethics etc.

All dentistry based MPhil/PhD researchers are required to successfully complete a course unit in Research Methods and to participate in the Graduate Training Programme. Students are encouraged to attend journal clubs and research meetings within the School and are provided a personal laptop computer for the duration of their studies.

Entry requirements

Academic entry qualification overview: All applicants will be required to provide evidence of an honours undergraduate degree (minimum 2:2), or the overseas equivalent, and a Masters degree in an appropriate subject from a recognised institution. In some circumstances, relevant research or professional experience may be acceptable in place of an academic qualification.

English language: Students whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 575 paper based or TOEFL 230 computer based. Certificates must be no more than 12 months old.