Dental Public Health, Policy and Leadership MSc

at Queen Mary University of London

This online learning MSc focuses on how we can combat the global health issues and challenges facing dental healthcare today, using strategic planning, evidence-informed decision-making and strong public health leadership. 

You’ll discover how dental policy decisions are made and implemented, how to design a research study that can address issues in your healthcare setting, and what makes an effective leader.

You’ll take eight compulsory modules from the Postgraduate Diploma course and choose a specialist MSc module to gain advanced skills. You’ll also complete a dissertation, based on your research interests, in your second year.

You’ll be studying at an internationally respected institution: we’re the UK’s top-rated dental school for research impact (REF 2014). We have some of the most modern facilities in the UK: the Institute of Dentistry moved to new premises in The Royal London Hospital in 2014 – the first UK dental school to be built in 40 years. 

MSc students can also attend an optional two-week summer placement in the Institute of Dentistry, as part of the non-credit bearing module Leadership and Planning in Health and Public Services. For this module, you’ll also complete an e-portfolio to record your leadership development.

Structure

• Eight Compulsory Modules
• One Elective Module (Four Elective Modules to choose from)
• Research project and accompanying dissertation
   

UK
Degree requirements
A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in a relevant discipline such as Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Health Sciences, Oral Health Sciences, Public Health or Social Sciences.

Student Visa Regulations

If you will require a Student visa to study in the UK, you must meet the minimum English Language requirements to meet the UKVI regulations.  The minimum IELTS requirement is 5.5 in all four skills (Writing, Reading, Speaking and Listening).  However, many of our courses require higher grades.

Pre-sessional English Language Courses

If you fall slightly below our standard English language requirements, you may consider one of our Pre-sessional English courses.  Please note that you will require a UK government approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) for entry to our Thirteen week pre-sessional courses.  Currently, only IELTS for UKVI, PTE Academic (UKVI), LanguageCert International ESOL SELT and Trinity College London, Integrated Skills in English (ISE) are accepted. The Pre-sessional English course requirements are published according to the academic department within which your chosen course of study is administere

Part-time study
September 2022 | 2 years

Home: £5,500
Overseas: £9,650
 

The skills you gain on this programme will accelerate your training and significantly enhance your career prospects.

You’ll leave this MSc as a very well-qualified graduate, with opportunities for employment both in dental health care and public policy making.

You’ll also gain the research skills and experience necessary to pursue further academic research at PhD level.