About Phil/phd Dental Studies in University of Plymouth
Course Details
Peninsula Dental School (PDS) is one of three schools within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Plymouth. By studying for an MPhil, ResM, or PhD degree at PDS, you will be joining a dynamic research community of students, academics and staff that are doing their bit to tackle some of the greatest problems impacting science and society. We at PDS look forward to hearing from you!
This full time or part time doctoral programme is suitable for people who have a particular research question or topic in mind, and wish to explore this through independent study in order to produce an original contribution to the subject. If you aspire to a research career this is the most appropriate research degree to undertake.
You will be guided by a small supervisory team of academic experts under the direction of a Director of Studies. Even if you already have a masters degree, you will be registered as a ‘MPhil/PhD’ candidate. Via the confirmation of route status no later than 15 months (21 months for part time students) into your programme, you can apply to transfer to the PhD route, based on your progress to date.
Academic qualification equivalents
We require applicants to have completed a bachelor degree or a bachelor of technology degree from a recognised Indian institution.
Grade: Minimum aggregate of 60% and above
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS 6.0 overall (6.5 for integrated programmes)
- IELTS 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
- PTE 50 (55 for integrated programmes)
- PTE 42 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)gg
University of Plymouth Highlights
| Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Rural |
| Application mode |
Panther Application or Common Application |
| Student Retention rate |
68% |
| Cost of Attendance (2020-21) |
39,322 USD |
| Number of Students |
UG: 4,100 PG: 1,758 |
| Academic calendar |
Semester-based |
| Student-Faculty ratio |
18:1 |
| Financial Aids |
Scholarships, grants, loans, and Pell grants |
| Graduation rate |
54% |
| Tuition fee |
UG: 23,902 USD PG: varies |
University of Plymouth Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
- Cost of attendance for various 2020-21:
| Financials |
UG |
PG |
| Tuition and Mandatory Fees |
23,902 USD |
765 USD (Per Credit) + 695+780 USD (CAGS+EDD) |
| Room and meals |
11,580 USD |
11,580 USD |
- The mandatory fee (2,622 USD annually) breakdown can be seen as:
| Charges |
Amount |
| Athletics |
290 USD |
| Student Activities |
190 USD |
| Transportation fee |
16 USD |
| Student Health fee |
380 USD |
| Student Recreation |
502 USD |
| Educ. Technology |
466 USD |
| Registration |
100 USD |
