Endodontology PhD
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PhD (full-time)
UK/EU students (per annum): Standard £3,900, Low £6,700, Medium £13,000, High £18,100
International students (per annum): Non-clinical-based £25,800; Clinical-based £38,000 -
PhD (part-time)
UK/EU students (per annum): Standard £1,950, Low £3,350, Medium £6,500, High £9,050
International students (per annum): Non-clinical-based £12,900; Clinical-based £19,000 - Before applying:
- review the academic staff profiles, available on the web
- identify a research theme and e-mail the Lead of the research area OR a selected individual with your proposed research outline and a request to consider supervision.
- Apply online and ensure you note the supervisor you have been in contact with on the application.
- If you have not been able to identify an appropriate supervisor, provide details of your research area of interest when you apply.
- Applications will not be considered until all supporting documentation has been received.
- Conditional offers, based on meeting minimum requirements, can be made.
- You will receive acknowledgement of receipt of your completed application within three weeks.
Degree awarded: Doctor of Philosophy
Duration: 36 months (FT) - 72 months (PT)
Entry requirements:
Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their primary dental qualification and Masters degree from a recognised institution.
In some circumstances, relevant research or professional experience may be acceptable in place of an academic qualification.
Course fees: For entry in the academic year beginning September 2013, the tuition fees are as follows:
Please note for the majority of projects where experimentation requires further resource: higher fee bands (where quoted) will be charged rather than the base rate for supervision, administration and computational costs. The fees quoted above will be fully inclusive and, therefore, you will not be required to pay any additional bench fees or administration costs.
All fees for entry will be subject to yearly review and incremental rises per annum are also likely over the duration of the course for UK/EU students (fees are typically fixed for International students, for the course duration at the year of entry). For general fees information please visit: postgraduate fees. Always contact the department if you are unsure which fee applies to your project.
Related website: www.dentistry.manchester.ac.uk/
Academic department: School of Dentistry
Contact email: pg-dentistry@manchester.ac.uk
Contact telephone: +44 (0)161 306 0239
How to apply:
We accept PhD student intakes for September and July each year.
To be considered for the July 2013 intake, a completed application must be submitted by 31 January 2013 . Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application in March 2013.
To be considered for the September 2013 intake, a completed application must be submitted by 31 March 2013. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application in May 2013.
Applications submitted after the deadlines will not be considered.
Review programmes on offer here
Note:
Applicants will be required to have an interview which can be arranged either in person or by phone/Skype before a decision on acceptance is reached.
Course options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Y | Y | N | N |
Course description
Endontology research is aimed at furthering knowledge within the branch of dentistry that deals with diseases of the tooth root, dental pulp and surrounding tissues. 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. Yet 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 PhD researchers are required to successfully complete course units in Research Methods, and Biostatistics, and to participate in the Graduate Training Programme. Students are also encouraged to attend journal clubs and research meetings within the School.
Course unit details
- Research Methods Unit (15 credits): The aim is to equip students with skills related to design, execution and interpretation of clinical and clinically-related research.
- Biostatistics Unit (15 credits): The aim is to equip students with skills related to data collection, simple analysis and interpretation of clinical and clinically-related research.
Formal assessment takes the form of two tutor-marked assignments.
Formal assessment takes the form of two tutor-marked assignments.
Full entry requirements
Academic entry qualification overview:
Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their primary dental qualification and Masters degree 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 one of the following:
- IELTS test 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in the written component and no less than 5.5 in all components)
- TOEFL test: 577 paper-based (with no less than 5.5 in the TWE - Test of Written English)
- TOEFL test: 233 computer-based (with no less than 5.5 in the TWE - Test of Written English)
- TOEFL test: 90 (internet-based) (Minimum: Listening/Writing 17; Reading 18 and Speaking 20)
- Pearson Test 59-65 (with no less than 51 in each component)
This certification must be no more than 12 months old.
Advice to applicants
Applicants should provide the following:
- Two academic references - both must be signed, dated and on headed paper. References more than 12 months old will not be accepted
- Copies (not originals) of degree certificates and official academic transcripts of previous study showing the subjects taken and grades obtained. (If these are in a language other than English please provide official translations.) Note: If applicants hold a BDS from a UK University they need not provide a transcript of results but must provide a copy of the certificate
- Copies (not originals) of English Language certification if an applicant's first language is not English - IELTS, TOEFL or Pearson Test only
International Students: Please upload a copy of your current valid passport showing the photograph page with your application.
Please note: The School will not process any applications that have supporting documents missing and does not make offers conditional on the submission of supporting documents. The School website contains extensive information on our research groups and the majority of academics have personal profiles detailing their existing work.
It is highly recommended that before applying applicants (1) review the academic staff profiles (2) identify a research theme (3) e-mail the Lead of the research area OR a selected individual with a CV and proposed research outline so it can be assessed for its academic merit (4) request they consider supervision. If encouraged, applicants can then apply formally online.
If unable to identify a possible supervisor, applicants should apply on line providing details of their research area of interest. If specific funded projects are advertised, details on the application process and requirements will be outlined in the advertisement.
Re-applications
Progression and assessment
Each academic grouping holds regular meetings aimed at the following types of research activity:
- Discussing students' progress in a wider research context
- Providing a forum for staff and students to present research findings and ideas in a supportive atmosphere
- Discussing and giving advice on conference presentations and broadening awareness of student's research
- Facilitating career development opportunities beyond their PhD
There is a detailed system to monitor the progress of PhD students. Students must submit work at specific stages and meet with their supervisors throughout their course. Some meetings are informal, while others are formal and are documented.
The Research Methods unit and the Biostatistics unit run in the first year, and students must be successful in the assessments in order to proceed with the programme.
All students must submit a literature report at the end of the first three months (six months if part-time). They must then submit a continuation report at the end of 11 months (23 months if part-time) which must be of the quality and style of a masters thesis and which is accompanied by a viva examination.
When students register, they receive a postgraduate handbook which explains the monitoring procedures in detail, including flowcharts for easy planning. This information is also available on the Faculty intranet, which students gain access to upon registration.
Facilities
Students have access to dedicated postgraduate suites located within the School.
Disability support
Academic department
School of Dentistry
Academic department overview
See: About Us.
Related research
Research in endodontics at the School of Dentistry covers a wide range of topics and encompasses intra-School and inter-University subject areas. Studies to date include those related to endodontic imaging, biomaterials sciences related to endodontics, microbiological studies, innovative approaches to canal shaping, cross infection and sterilization procedures, image analysis and optimization technology.
There are also strong links with the Cochrane Centre for Evidence-Based Dentistry and a number of systematic reviews and critical appraisals related to endodontology have been published. All research students are strongly encouraged to present their work at national and international meetings as well as publishing in peer review journals.
Contact details
Telephone: +44 (0)161 306 0239
Facsimile: +44 (0)161 306 0239
Email: pg-dentistry@manchester.ac.uk
Website: www.dentistry.manchester.ac.uk/