PhD Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: The University of Manchester

Course description

Research within Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery aims to advance knowledge and improve the quality of patient care by drug development, critical evaluation of clinical practice, undertaking randomised controlled trials and the preparation and dissemination of best evidence for clinicians. The School has a very busy clinical unit with a wide range of outpatient and inpatient oral and maxillofacial surgery undertaken in a high quality dedicated environment.

PhD study within the School is a challenging yet rewarding experience. Flexibility is allowed within the parameters of the study to allow the research to evolve and instigate findings not envisaged at the outset of the work. This is complimented by a dedicated PhD training structure which provides critical skills training, personal development and progression milestones.

The PhD project will either be outlined by the academic supervisor offering the study, or alternatively by an applicant seeking to work within a particular research area with a focused plan of research in mind. The supervisory team will assist the PhD applicant 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.