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Research (MPhil/PhD) Degrees

At UCL Eastman, we offer three types of research degree in dentistry: a professional doctorate (DDent) award, a three-year MPhil/PhD, and a four-year clinical experience PhD.

We are a world-leading academic centre for postgraduate dentistry and translational research based in London. Much of our research is focused upon preventing, diagnosing and treating common oral disorders such as childhood dental decay, gum disease in adults or oral cancer. Our students and staff are also engaged in research that is expected to have a wider impact on collective public health, such as antibiotic resistance and bone repair.

DDent Paediatric Dentistry

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This course includes taught components and (where applicable) practical assignments, plus a research thesis. You also undertake a certain number of clinical sessions. You must have an approved dental qualification plus 2+ years of clinical experience post-qualification.

  • Duration: 3 years (F/T)
  • Begins: September
  • How to apply: Online

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MPhil/PhD Eastman Dental Institute

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A 3-year full time or 5-year part time programme to conduct a research project under the expert guidance of a primary supervisor from our research departments. Research may be laboratory or clinically relevant, depending on the needs of the research project.

  • Duration: 3 years (F/T), 5 years (P/T)
  • Begins: Year-round
  • How to apply: Enquire

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MPhil/PhD Clinical Experience

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A 4-year course which offers the opportunity to work on a science or clinically relevant project under expert supervision. You will be linked with a clinical unit depending on your trained specialisation. You may also sustain limited clinical activity depending on the demands of the hosting division.

  • Duration: 4 years (F/T)
  • Begins: Year-round
  • How to apply: Enquire

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Entry requirements

  • All applicants must meet UCL's general entry requirements for MPhil/PhD.
  • Any applicant who is not a national of a UK Home Office majority English-speaking country is required to provide recent (within two years of the programme start date) evidence of English language proficiency. See our English language requirements.

How to apply

If you are not applying for an advertised studentship, we encourage you to send an informal research enquiry to edi-phd@ucl.ac.uk. This helps to define your interests and to make your application successful. It also helps us to identify the best supervisor for your needs.

Some applicants choose to submit their own research proposal. If you wish to do so, you must first identify a suitable supervisor with the correct expertise. If you are unsure, please contact edi-phd@ucl.ac.uk.

DDent applicants can apply online via the prospectus.


Current projects

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There is a variety of research activity taking place at the Institute. See a list of research areas with details of suitable projects for PhD study.

Current PhD projects

Funding advice

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Funding options include scholarships, studentships, awards, bursaries, grants, loans, and even employer sponsorship. It is wise to check this well in advance.

Funding advice

Why study with us?

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We are a world-leading academic centre for postgraduate dentistry and translational research. Discover why UCL Eastman is your best option for a PhD.

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What our students say

Tomoko Kumagai

Tomoko Kumagai

PhD candidate in Inflammation

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PhD candidate in Oral Medicine

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PhD in biofilms / molecular microbiology

Enas Newire

PhD candidate in Antimicrobial Resistance

Julie Gallagher

PhD candidate in sports performance

Dallas Roulston

PhD candidate in Microbial Diseases