Dental Materials Science MSc

University of Birmingham

In this course you gain an understanding of key materials science principles and training skills for successful research and publication. You'll be equipped to push the boundaries of technology, contributing to groundbreaking materials and processes that help define the future of dental and biomaterials science. The dental materials market is a rapidly evolving industry. Further education in dental materials science enriches daily clinical practice, enhancing employability in both dental practice and postgraduate research pursuits. Our Dental Materials Science degree is focused on a research-led educational programme, where theoretical concepts of materials science delivered by a range of teaching methods are reinforced by gaining insight and a deeper understanding within a laboratory setting. At Birmingham, we’re ranked 23rd in the world for Dentistry and 1st in the UK outside London (QS World Rankings, 2025) with our world leading research and teaching.

School of Dentistry