Oral Sciences MSc

This MSc programme is designed to provide students with an in-depth working knowledge of the principles and practice related to Oral Sciences. The major strength of this programme, and what sets its apart from other Oral Sciences based MSc programmes offered in the UK, is its focus on research. You will gain a wealth of theoretical and practical knowledge related to Oral Sciences research and spend time in the laboratories conducting your own research project under the direction of internationally renowned members from the Oral Sciences Research Group located within Glasgow Dental School. Students will experience and participate in cutting edge research within the theme while learning techniques widely relevant to biomedical sciences.<br/><br/><strong>WHY THIS PROGRAMME</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Learn through an in-depth, evidence based, critical approach with opportunities to specialise in a particular area – including oral and systemic disease pathogenesis to utilising OMICs approaches for answering important research questions in biomedical sciences.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn from staff who are internationally experienced researchers and academics with both clinical and science backgrounds who are experts in biofilm infections and oral inflammation.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• A long tradition of excellence in Oral Sciences at the University of Glasgow, with pioneering research by MacFarlane, Samaranayake Bagg and Ramage, along with other current Glasgow academics continuing to make important contributions to the field of Oral Sciences..<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Engage in, and learn from a variety of engaging and immersive assessment styles including website design, oral/poster presentations and laboratory reports.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Receive first-hand experience within a dedicated oral sciences research laboratory infrastructure linked directly to clinical research facilities.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• The opportunity to undertake research alongside current PhD researchers and principal investigators as part of tailored dissertation projects.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Ultimately through learning a full range of academic and transferable skills, pursue and further your career in oral and dental related occupations, including other potential avenues such as laboratory scientist or furthering your postgraduate career.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Meet our students - Chandra and Susanth share their experience studying the Oral Sciences MSc at UofG. <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>PROGRAMME STRUCTURE</strong><br/><br/><strong>Core Courses</strong><br/>Advanced Oral Science Research Skills<br/>Module Lead: Dr Jason Brown<br/>Evidence-Based Biomedical Research Methods and Statistics<br/>Module Lead: Dr Douglas Morrison<br/>Fundamentals in Oral Sciences<br/>Module Lead: Dr Jason Brown<br/> Oral Sciences Research Skills<br/>Module Lead: Dr Jason Brown<br/>Research Dissertation in Oral Sciences<br/>Module Lead: Dr Christopher Delaney<br/>Therapeutics and Diagnostics in Oral Sciences<br/>Module Lead: Dr Christopher Delaney<br/>Translational Research Approaches in Oral Sciences,<br/>Module Lead: Dr Christopher Delaney<br/><br/><strong>Optional Courses</strong><br/>Omic analyses for the biomedical sciences: from genomics to metabolomic<br/>Module Lead: Dr Richard Burchmore<br/>Periodontitis and implications for systemic disease<br/>Module Lead: Dr Jennifer Malcolm<br/><br/>This programme is undertaken at the Glasgow Dental Hospital, in the City Centre of Glasgow. Easy to travel to by bus, train or car.