Summary
Our research is broadly divided into three main areas: Biomaterials – biomaterials, restorative dentistry, and oral and maxillofacial surgery; Primary Dental Care – dental public health, behavioural sciences, primary care, and orthodontics; Tissue Injury and Repair – oral biology and pathology, restorative and children’s dentistry, and periodontology. However, there is collaboration between these areas.
Key facts
Type of Course: Doctoral research
Duration: 1–3 years full-time
Start date: September 2011, however negotiable with the department
Entry requirements
For further information on opportunities in Dentistry and to discuss research proposals contact:
Professor Phil Lumley (Head of School)
Email: p.j.lumley@bham.ac.uk
How to apply
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Fees and funding
Standard fees apply, although bench fees are levied for research degrees according to the nature of the project
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Scholarships and studentships
Any available are advertised on our website www.dentistry.bham.ac.uk or alternatively email sfo@contacts.bham.ac.uk. International students can often gain funding through overseas research scholarships, Commonwealth scholarships or their home government.
Programme overview
Our research is broadly divided into three main areas listed below: however, there is collaboration between them. For further information and examples of our research work in each area, please visit the pages below:
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Biomaterials – biomaterials, restorative dentistry, and oral and maxillofacial surgery
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Primary Dental Care – dental public health, behavioural sciences, primary care, and orthodontics
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Related links
School of Dentistry website: www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/dentistry/