Gain an understanding of key materials science principles and training skills for successful research and publication. You'll be equipped to push the boundaries of technology, contributing to groundbreaking materials and processes that help define the future of dental and biomaterials science.
Gain access to 'State-of-the-Art Dental Materials' and other CPD courses - available for potential applicants free of charge.
The dental materials market is a rapidly evolving industry. Further education in dental materials science enriches daily clinical practice, enhancing employability in both dental practice and postgraduate research pursuits.
The best things about my dental materials science course include the opportunity to learn cutting-edge research methods, which allows me to stay at the forefront of dental innovation. The course provides access to perfect teachers who are not only experts in their field but also passionate about imparting their knowledge to students.
Course Structure This course will run over 12 months in a full-time-mode. There is also scope to undertake the programme on a part-time basis. Here’s what you can expect to study each semester. This is based on a full time Masters course.
In the first term, you'll undertake three modules, which will provide a foundation in mechanical, physical and chemical properties of dental materials and how that applies in clinical service. Specific areas of materials used in dentistry will also be covered including a variety polymer-based systems and 3D-printing technologies, various classes of ceramic systems from traditional feldspathic porcelain to pressable, milled and 3D-printable materials, dental cements and lining materials.
Teaching will be based around the effects of structure on the key properties of metals, including mechanical, chemical (corrosion) and biological aspects. Emphasis on material interactions with the body will link aspects of materials to human cells, including both conventional and novel materials, tissue regeneration, cytotoxicity and wound healing. An understanding of how new technologies impact upon the development of biomaterials including tissue engineering, novel restorative materials and imaging technologies will also be provided.
In the final term you'll undertake a research project and dissertation providing a platform for proper application, design, execution, analysis and reporting experimental work. The 12 week, 60-credit research project will provide students with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills developed in Terms One and Two related to the key properties, limitations and failures of dental materials.
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To gain a place at Birmingham you will need to meet our general entry requirements, as well as those specific to your course. Your application will be reviewed by the course’s Admissions Tutor, who will decide whether your application should receive an offer.
If you have a conditional offer for Birmingham where English is a requirement, you can take a Presessional English course as an alternative to retaking IELTS or a similar qualification. We offer on-campus courses all year round starting from September including additional online courses in the summer term. Teaching takes place in small classes with no more than 18 students to maximise class participation.
English language requirements If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course.
For this course we require IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band, which is equivalent to:
If you have a conditional offer for Birmingham where English is a requirement, you can take a Presessional English course as an alternative to retaking IELTS or a similar qualification. We offer on-campus courses all year round starting from September including additional online courses in the summer term. Teaching takes place in small classes with no more than 18 students to maximise class participation.
| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 第 11 位 | 香港大学The University of Hong Kong | 1年 | 275000港币/年 |