Study at Cardiff | Postgraduate

Tissue Engineering and Reparative Dentistry (PhD/MPhil)

Programme Aims:

To offer knowledge, training and expertise for a career in clinical or scientific research.

Programme Description:

The department welcomes applications from students interested in undertaking research towards attainment of a higher degree. To meet this goal the department offers students a high level of expertise and support in a variety of research subjects.

Students will join exciting research programmes such as:

• Extracellular matrix in providing tissue structure and function
• Wound healing biology
• Cell biology of mineralised tissues
• Biomarkers of disease
• Microbiology and biofilm research
• Bioactive and polymeric biomaterials
• Finite element analysis and biomechanical engineering

Special Features:

Students will work in critical mass groupings, providing a highly interactive research environment, with a high level of technical support and research facilities and laboratories that ensure optimal research training.

Entry Requirements:

Suitable for Graduates in scientific, clinical or engineering subjects. Applicants should normally hold a good Honours degree and be able to show research competence for Masters or Doctoral level entry.

Students for whom English is not their first language will be required to pass an IELTS test (minimum 6.5) or equivalent.

Note: International students pursuing part-time programmes of study are not eligible for Tier 4 General Student) visas and must have alternative leave to remain in the UK if they intend to study at the University in person.

The fees for 2012/2013 entry is provisional until the RCUK confirms the fee levels, which is expected in April/May 2012.

Next intake: The University has four entry points for research degrees; 1st October, 1st January, 1st April or 1st July

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