
Study Dental Material Sciences: A guide for students from Saudi Arabia

Study Dental Material Sciences at a global top 100 university in a vibrant city at the heart of the United Kingdom. Become part of our international community, with over 10,000 students from approximately 150 countries. Our Saudi Arabian community consists of over 200 students studying a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Our MSc Dental Material Sciences welcomes students from a variety of backgrounds from clinical practitioners and dental technicians who are required to teach the subject, to those pursuing a career in a related research field.
Why Dental Material Sciences at Birmingham?
You will benefit from world-class research facilities and a modern learning environment in our purpose-built, integrated Birmingham Dental Hospital and School of Dentistry.
Dentistry at Birmingham has been ranked as 10th in the Complete University Guide 2024.
The course is delivered by world-leading experts in Dental Material Science.
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Make sure to choose "Dentistry" from the what subject are you considering option to learn more about this exciting programme.
We will also send you scholarship opportunities and information about events you can attend to find out more about our programmes.
Study in the UK
The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the Russell Group with a glorious, green campus, outstanding teaching and facilities and a vibrant and welcoming community. Located in the heart of England, Birmingham is an exciting and vibrant city with a fascinating history.
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Entry requirements
We welcome students who hold a degree or other relevant qualification in dental surgery, dental technology, or physical or biomedical subject fields.
The University will consider students who hold a Bachelors degree of four years from a recognised university in the Saudi Arabia. Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3.0/4, 3.75/5 or 75% for 2:1 equivalency.
Details regarding alternative qualification equivalents and further entry criteria can be found on our website.
Fees and funding
Annual tuition fees for international students for 2024/25 entry:
£29,340
To reward outstanding achievement and to help ensure that fears about finance do not constrain our students, we are pleased to offer a number of prestigious international scholarships.
Explore our postgraduate funding database to find out more!
Where will your degree take you?
There are very few aspects of dentistry that do not rely on materials, and the science of dental materials is one of the most important subjects that a dental practitioner, allied teacher or researcher should learn.
Dental material science careers
Further education in dental materials science will be beneficial for daily clinical practice and successful completion of this programme will provide greater employability in dental practice and when applying to undertake postgraduate research degrees.
International study
For more information regarding visas, accommodation, student support or student life, please visit our dedicated international study webpages. Here you can find country specific information such as details regarding in-country events and how to apply.
International students at UoB