Oral and Dental Sciences
The School of Oral and Dental Sciences again performed highly in the Government's 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE). The results rank Bristol as one of the top five centres of internationally acclaimed dental research in the UK, with 20% of research activity world-leading (4*) and 95% of research of international importance. The School interfaces laboratory-based and clinically-applied research and fosters a high level of collaboration between staff and students. The research programme is funded by external grants from charities, research councils and industry.
Research Groups
We have three research groupings:
- Applied Clinical and Materials Science (ACMS)
- Life-course Epidemiology and Population Oral Health(LEPOH)
- Infection and Immunology (IAI)
Each group comprises clinical and basic scientists to promote interdisciplinary and translational research.
Staff profiles
Dr Charlotte Atkinson, Dietary intervention studies; physical activity; inter-individual differences in phytoestrogen metabolism.
Dr Michele Barbour, Oral surface science; nanotechnology in dentistry
Dr Nicola Cirillo, Systems biology; autoimmune disease.
Dr David Dymock, Microbial adherence; biofilm formation; pathogenesis in the oral cavity and respiratory tract.
Dr Anthony Ireland, Biomaterials research; adhesion; orthodontic archwires; particulate production; 3D scanning technology.
Professor Howard Jenkinson, Microbial adherence; biofilm formation; pathogenesis in the oral cavity and respiratory tract.
Professor Nicky Kilpatrick, Paediatric oral health; craniofacial anomalies.
Dr Sam Leary, Lifecourse epidemiology; physical activity; diet, obesity and cardiovascular risk.
Professor Jim Middleton, Cellular immunology; cytokine receptors.
Professor Andy Ness, Lifecourse epidemiology; physical activity; diet, obesity and cardiovascular risk.
Dr Angela Nobbs, Microbial adherence; biofilm formation; pathogenesis in the oral cavity and respiratory tract.
Dr Dominic O'Sullivan, Dental implant design and surfaces; factors affecting survival or failure of dental implants.
Professor Stephen Prime, Growth factors, tumour progression, tumour-stroma interactions in the development of oral cancer.
Professor Jonathan Sandy, Craniofacial development; clinical outcomes in craniofacial anomalies.
Dr Bo Su, Fabrication of natural and synthetic polymeric nanofibres; gelforming processing for fabrication of ceramics or ceramic microcomponents.
Dr Andrea Waylen, Psychology across the lifespan; parent-child relationships; effective communication.
Dr Nicola West, Clinical periodontology, erosion and abrasion of enamel and dentine; in vitro and in vivo models; dentine hypersensitivity.
Key Facts
| Awards Available | MSc PhD MD |
|---|---|
| Research Assessment Score | Unit of Assessment 10 applies. See Complete RAE listings for University of Bristol for further details. |
| Duration of programme | MSc: one year full-time; two years part-time PhD: three years full-time; six years part-time |
| Entry requirements | An upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. Holders of non UK degrees or other qualifications can obtain advice from the Faculty Office. For information on international equivalent qualifications, please see our International Office website. |
| IELTS score | 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each band |
| Number of places | Variable |
| Fees | PhD/MD: Full-time: UK/EU £3,828; overseas £14,900 (lab-based); £26,100 (clinical) Part-time: UK/EU £1,913; overseas n/a MD students charged at UK/EU rate Fees quoted are per annum and are subject to annual increase. |
| Funding Options | You can contact the School for information about funding. International students can search for funding options on the International Office website. Further information about funding for UK students is available from the Student Funding Office. |
| Admissions Statement | Admissions statement available in our A-Z of postgraduate admissions statements. |
| Application Deadline | Not fixed |
Contact Information
Postgraduate Administrator
Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
Tel: +44 (0) 117 331 6826
or
Professor H Jenkinson
Postgraduate Tutor
Tel: +44 (0) 117 928 4424
WWW: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/dental/research