London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Phd in Institute of Dentistry (Clinical) in London United Kingdom | Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London
|
London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
25,750
(c. USD34,484.66)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Institute of Dentistry at Queen Mary boasts a vibrant community of PhD candidates and encourages applications for MPhil, PhD, MRD (MRES) postgraduate programs, as well as visiting research fellowships across all research domains where expert guidance is available. Recognized as a global frontrunner in Oral and Dental sciences, the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry achieved top honors in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), with Queen Mary's Institute of Dentistry ranked as the premier UK dental school for research excellence.
Our approach ensures dental research remains at the forefront of biomedical science, fostering valuable interdisciplinary collaborations across the Medical School and wider university community. We offer an engaging, intellectually rich, and supportive atmosphere for advanced academic pursuits.
Key Research Focus Areas
The Institute of Dentistry structures its research through multidisciplinary centers that combine specialized knowledge and create a dynamic academic setting. Primary research concentrations include:
Center for Oral Immunobiology and Regenerative Medicine
This hub integrates our strengths in soft tissue and bone research, encompassing Oral Immunology and Microbiology, along with Oral Medicine and Periodontology specialties.
Research priorities include:
- Microbial pathogenicity and virulence factors
- Host-microbe interactions and immunological defenses
- Antimicrobial peptides and related biological compounds
- Mucosal immunity mechanisms
- Clinical investigations and genetic markers in oral ulcer diseases
- Cellular processes in bone development and tissue repair
- Periodontal disease risk assessment and predictive indicators
- Oral epithelial aging processes and telomerase function in malignancies
- Cancer stem cell biology in epithelial tissues
- Keratinocyte physiology
- Tumor invasion mechanisms and integrin involvement
- Therapeutic interventions for oral cancers
- Behavioral influences and tobacco cessation strategies
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Typically, the minimum entry requirement is an UK upper second class honours degree (2:1). Some Schools/Institutes require a first class honours degree and/or a masters degree. Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in reading, speaking and listening. TOEFL minimum score 92 overall with 21 in Writing, 19 in Reading, 18 in Listening and 21 in Speaking.
Tuition
GBP
25,750