Course summary
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 ground breaking materials and processes that help define the future of dental and biomaterials science. 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. What makes this course different? Our Dental Materials Science degree is focused on a research-led educational programme, where theoretical concepts of materials science delivered by a range of teaching methods are reinforced by gaining insight and a deeper understanding within a laboratory setting. At Birmingham, we’re ranked 23rd in the world for Dentistry and 1st in the UK outside London (QS World Rankings, 2025) with our world leading research and teaching.
- Focused on a research-led educational programme.
- Develop a critical understanding of factors that determine the successful clinical application of dental materials and contribute to the development of emerging dental material technologies.
- A research-led programme where theoretical concepts of materials science delivered by a range of teaching methods are reinforced by gaining deeper understanding within the laboratory.
Modules
Foundation in Materials Science; Applied Polymer Science; Ceramic and Cement Systems; Metals and Metal Alloys; Biological Interactions of Dental Materials; Emerging Materials and Related Technologies - 20 credits each; Final Research Project – 60 credits. For each core module, a practical component will provide students with full training on a wide range of state-of-the-art research equipment fostering robust critical analysis and techniques for scientific research. Each of the six, 20-credit and one, 60-credit modules will run separately and consecutively to allow for part-time study, and also to provide logical progression and development of interrelated concepts and research skills.
How to apply
International applicants
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 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to: -TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing. -Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills. -Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component. -LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 33 in each skill. 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.
Entry requirements
2:2 Honours degree (or equivalent) in Dental Surgery or other relevant qualification including dental technology, biomedical and materials science related disciplines.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For more detailed information on available funding and fees for postgraduate courses please visit:
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/fees-funding
Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT