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DENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH

MSc /
2021/22 ENTRY

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Dental Public Health MSc /

The internationally renowned Dental Public Health  Degree structure 

MSc at UCL offers a challenging and innovative
Mode: Full-time: 1 year; Part-time: 2 years; Flexible: 2-5 years
programme of study. Based in UCL Institute of
Location: London, Bloomsbury
Epidemiology and Health Care, a particular strength
Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. The programme
of the programme is the focus on exploring the consists of eight compulsory modules (120 credits) and a project report
(60 credits).
application of public health philosophy to dental
Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded a MSc
public health issues. in Dental Public Health.
Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This
 Degree summary  information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module
content and availability is subject to change.
You will develop a broad understanding of the philosophy of dental
public health, and in particular the underlying social, economic and COMPULSORY MODULES
political determinants of health.  // Philosophy and Principles of Dental Public Health
// UCL is one of the world's pioneering universities with a reputation for // Oral Epidemiology
high-quality research. Located in the heart of London it is a
// Basic Statistics for Medical Sciences
stimulating and exciting environment in which to study.  1st in the
UK: top-rated university in the UK for research strength (REF 2014) // Principles and Practice of Oral Health Promotion

7th in the world for public health (ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking // Research Methods in Dental Public Health
of Academic Subjects 2020) 10th in the world: among the top // Regression Modelling
universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2021)
// Evidence Based Dental Practice
// The Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care is a friendly, thriving
// Planning for Better Oral Health
multidisciplinary environment. Staff, specialising in biology, dentistry,
economics, epidemiology, medicine, psychology, public health, // Epidemiology and Public Health: Report on an Individual Project
statistics and sociology, aim to develop a better understanding of OPTIONAL MODULES
health and prevention of ill health through vigorous research at a
// There are no optional modules for this programme.
global, national and local level. This knowledge is applied via
teaching and contributions to national and international health policy DISSERTATION/REPORT
and the wider public understanding of health. // All MSc students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a
report of no more than 12,000 words.
// The UCL Dental Public Health Group, led by Professor Richard Watt,
has an outstanding national and international reputation for high
quality dental public health research, teaching and policy. The
Group is a World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre of Oral
Health Inequalities and Public Health. Professor Watt also co-chairs
the recently established Lancet Commission on Oral Health.
 Teaching and learning 
The programme is designed to encourage maximum student
participation and involvement, and is based upon small group teaching
seminars, where a questioning approach is actively encouraged,
enabling students to challenge the basis for current dental policy and
practice. Assessment is through internal assignments, examination, oral
presentation and the research dissertation.

Additional costs
For more information on additional costs for prospective students please
go to our estimated cost of essential expenditure at Accommodation and
living costs.

Accessibility
Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from
AccessAble accessable.co.uk. Further information can also be obtained
from the UCL Student Support & Wellbeing team.

 Your career 
Many former students have become chief dental officers, dental public
health academics and planners in their own countries.

Employability
Many of our completing students go on to work within governing bodies,
healthcare institutions and local dentist practices. A large number also
go on to academic careers and commence research degrees within their
specified areas of interest at various higher education institutes around
the world.

Within the UK, several of our past students are now lecturers in dental
public health, while others are consultants in dental public health
working at Public Health England.
 Entry requirements  Fees and funding 2021/22 entry
// UK: £10,500 (FT), £5,250 (PT)
All applicants must normally hold an approved dental or medical
qualification. Applicants must be confident using computers and show // Overseas: £28,500 (FT), £14,250 (PT)
evidence of numeracy (e.g. GCSE Mathematics or Statistics). The tuition fees shown are for the year indicated above. Fees for
subsequent years may increase or otherwise vary. Further information
English language requirements on fee status, fee increases and the fee schedule can be viewed on
If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you the UCL Students website: ucl.ac.uk/students/fees.
will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of Fees for flexible, modular study are charged pro-rata to the
English proficiency. appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session.
The level of English language proficiency for this programme is:
Aubrey Sheiham Scholarship
Standard.
The UCL Research Department of Epidemiology and Public Health is
Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and
pleased to offer two one-year Scholarships for full-time students
test providers is provided at:
undertaking the MSc in Dental Public Health. The awards will
ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/applying-international-student
commence in September 2021 and the Scholarships will consist of
£2,500 towards tuition fees for home students and £5,000 for
 Your application  overseas students. The recipients will be expected to secure the
remaining part of their tuition fees and to cover their living costs.
Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for More information
places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas
applicants) should take note of application deadlines. Full details of funding opportunities can be found on the UCL
Scholarships website: ucl.ac.uk/scholarships
When we assess your application we would like to learn:
why you want to study Dental Public Health at graduate level Application deadline
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why you want to study Dental Public Health at UCL All applicants: 31 May 2021
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how your academic and professional background meets the
• Details on how to apply are available on the website at: ucl.ac.uk/pro
demands of this programme spective-students/graduate/taught-degrees/how-apply-step-step-gui
where you would like to go professionally with your degree de
•
Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement
is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this Contact
programme match what the programme will deliver. Dr Anja Heilmann, Course Director
There is an application processing fee for this programme of £90 for
online applications and £115 for paper applications. Further information Email: anja.heilmann@ucl.ac.uk
can be found at:
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7679 5636
ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/taught/application.

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