Oral Sciences [MSc]

at University of Glasgow

Core Courses
 

• Advanced Oral Science Research Skills
• Evidence-Based Biomedical Research Methods And Statistics
• Oral Sciences Research Skills
• Research Dissertation In Oral Sciences
• Therapeutics And Diagnostics In Oral Sciences
• Translational Research Approaches In Oral Sciences

All applicants (with or without a dental degree) are required to have a 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) or above.
 

Professional experience and 2:2 applicants with a strong subject specific expertise may also be considered.
 

English language requirements
 

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
 

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications
 

All stated English tests are acceptable for admission to this programme:
 

TOEFL (ibt, my best or athome)

• 90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

PTE (Academic or Academic Online)

• 60 with minimum 59 in all sub-tests.

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) 

• 176 overall, no subtest less than 169

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months, combined scores from 2 tests sat within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Glasgow International College English Language (and other foundation providers)

• 65%.

• Tests are accepted for academic year following sitting.
   

University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses

• Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.
   

Alternatives to English Language qualification

• Undergraduate degree from English speaking country (including Canada if taught in English)

• Undergraduate 2+2 degree from English speaking country

• Undergraduate 2+2 TNE degree taught in English in non-English speaking country

• Masters degree from English speaking country

• Masters degree (equivalent on NARIC to UK masters degree) taught in English in non-English speaking country

MSc
 

UK

• Full-time fee: £10050
   

International & EU

• Full-time fee: £22140

Graduates are well placed for a variety of employment opportunities in the oral and dental industries, as well as a wide array of the biomedical science sectors.
 

This course provides a sound basis from which to apply for employment in:

• Laboratory positions in industry or in academia

• Continue professional training in dentistry and oral hygiene

• Further doctoral-level research training for academic

• Teaching careers. 
   

A high proportion of our graduates go on to complete PhDs in Glasgow or other high quality institutions across the world.
 

Careers of some of our recent graduates include:

• Clinical research scientist (NHS)

• Senior clinical scientist (GlaxoSmithKline)

• Laboratory scientist (BluTest Laboratories)

• Assistant professor (Khyber Medical University)

• Associate professor (University Sains Malaysia)

• Postdoctoral research fellows (University of Glasgow)

• Scientist (Scottish Environmental Protection Agency)