Translational Research in Oral Sciences, MSc

Course content

The programme will:

• provide structured individualised learning and training in a research environment of international excellence.
• be delivered by academics at the forefront of knowledge generation ranging from molecular discovery to translational application
• engage students in research projects using the latest technologies that generate results with scientific impact and potential for improving patient health
• equip students for the full process of translational oral research, which will be relevant for a range of biomedical scientific careers, providing the skills and insight to excel in multidisciplinary research.

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Research Methods Ethics and Statistics 30 credits
• Oral Sciences 15 credits
• Investigative and Enabling Technologies 30 credits
• Research Project 60 credits
• Innovation Management in Practice 15 credits

For more information on typical modules, read Translational Research in Oral Sciences MSc in the course catalogue

Learning and teaching

Teaching will be split between the Dental school on the main campus and the Wellcome Trust Brenner Building (WTBB) at the St James's University Hospital. The WTBB is a modern purpose built research facility, housing cutting edge facilities in imaging, tissue and microbiological culture and next generation sequencing technologies. On the main campus students can benefit from all the expertise, facilities (such as the Leeds Dental Translational and Clinical Research Unit) and support provided by the Dental school.

Our course emphasises student directed and multidisciplinary learning. Teaching methods include lectures, seminars and workshops. These will be complemented by e-learning delivered by research active scientists and clinicians with additional input from industrial partners and Leeds University Business School (LUBS) academics.

Assessment

Summative assessment will provide you with on-going feedback on your depth of subject knowledge and skills. Assessment methods for formative and summative assessment will include oral and poster presentations, unseen examinations and literature reviews. Exercises to identify research questions formulate research plans and prepare mock applications for funding and ethical/ governance approvals will also contribute to assessment.

Applying, fees and funding

Entry requirements

A recognised undergraduate degree in Life Sciences (BSc Hons minimum 2:2 or equivalent) OR Dentistry (BChD or BDS equivalent).

IELTS: 7.0 overall with not less than 6.5 in every skill.

English language requirements

IELTS 7.0 overall, with no less than 6.5 in all components. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.

How to apply

For September 2018 entry, please submit your application by 30th July 2018.
Late applications may be considered on an adhoc basis.

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Admissions policy

School of Dentistry taught postgraduate admissions policy

Fees

UK/EU: £12,000 (total)

International: £21,500 (total)

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For fees information for international taught postgraduate students, read Masters fees.

You must pay a £1,500 deposit when you accept your offer to secure your place on the programme

Additional cost information

There may be additional costs related to your course or programme of study, or related to being a student at the University of Leeds. Read more about additional costs

Scholarships and financial support

If you have the talent and drive, we want you to be able to study with us, whatever your financial circumstances. There may be help for students in the form of loans and non-repayable grants from the University and from the government.  Find out more at Masters funding overview.

Career opportunities

You will gain insight into all stages of translational research, preparing you for a career working across multi-disciplinary teams within research and innovation management. The course aims to enhance your career prospects of securing PhD studentship positions, whether that be in pre-clinical or clinical research.

The innovation management in practice module enables you to learn about the commercial aspects of translational research. It may be that you want to go into the oral healthcare industry, so knowledge of business skills will be a useful transferable skill.

You may want to go into academic teaching positions within your own country; this MSc will provide the knowledge required to teach oral biology at undergraduate level.