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MSc Translational Research in Oral Sciences

Programme code:MSC-D/TROSUCAS code:
Duration:12 Months Method of Attendance: Full Time
Programme manager:Dr Josephine Meade/Dr Thuy Do Contact address:j.l.meade@leeds.ac.uk/n.t.do@leeds.ac.uk

Total credits: 180

Entry requirements:

A recognised undergraduate degree in Life Sciences (BSc Hons minimum 2:2 or equivalent) OR Dentistry (BChD or BDS equivalent).
English language requirements for candidates for whom English is not their first language: IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in every component.
TOEFL: 600 (paper based) and 250 (computer based)

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of Dentistry

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

Assessments & Standing Board, Dentistry

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

There are no masters level QAA benchmarks for Biosciences or Biomedical sciences. These undergraduate benchmark statements are not suitable for assessing masters level programme as the descriptors do not incorporate sufficient depth or challenge. The Dentistry M level QAA statements are integrated with the undergraduate benchmarks and are only related to Dental surgery courses.

Programme specification:

The programme will:
- provide structured individualised learning and training in a research environment of international excellence.
- be delivered by academics at the forefront of knowledge generation ranging from molecular discovery to translational application
- engage students in research projects using the latest technologies that generate results with scientific impact and potential for improving patient health
- equip students for the full process of translational oral research, which will be relevant for a range of biomedical scientific careers, providing the skills and insight to excel in multidisciplinary research.

The proposed MSc will be delivered within the School of Dentistry, whose recent highest ranking in REF impact case studies within the university demonstrates the expertise in translational research within the School; this is further supported by existing links with pharmaceutical industry (e.g. GSK, Colgate and Unilever), where we aim to provide project placements to high-achieving students.
Students will be introduced to a specialist field of oral bioscience and pathologies. There is no competition or conflict with other currently available programmes within the University, making the proposed MSc quite unique.


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[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

DSUR5022MResearch Methods Ethics and Statistics
Pre-requisite for: Optional Modules
30 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
DSUR5132MOral Sciences
Pre-requisite for: Optional Modules
15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
DSUR5133MInvestigative and Enabling Technologies
Pre-requisite for: Optional Modules
30 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
DSUR5135MResearch Project60 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
LUBS5980MInnovation Management in Practice
Pre-requisite for: Optional Modules
15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study _30__ credits from the following optional modules:

DSUR5136MTranslation in Cancer Research15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
DSUR5137MTranslation in Musculoskeletal Research15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
DSUR5138MTranslation in Oral Systemic Diseases15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Last updated: 03/11/2017

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