Dental Public Health University of Manchester

Aims

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

• Critically assess evidence that underlies oral health practice
• Use a population approach to health issues
• Demonstrate skills that contribute to public health policy-making and service planning
• Demonstrate the skills necessary to research and answer population health questions

Throughout there is a special emphasis on the critical appraisal of the evidence base and an international perspective on population health.

• A degree in dentistry or a non-clinical subject and preferably two years of working experience. Normally the non-clinical degree will be in a science or social science subject (minimum 2:1 or equivalent GPA) and the individual will be working in some area with a link to oral health.
• The degree held must be from a recognised institution.  
• Applicants with other qualifications, research or professional experience will be considered for admission on an individual basis, although they may be required to register for a diploma in the first instance.

Admission Requirements:

• Bachelor