Program Overview
The Dental Public Health at King's College London is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Dental Public Health programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 20,160 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Dental Public Health programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Dental Public Health
- Principles of Epidemiology
- Research Methods
- Social and Behavioural Sciences as Applied to Medicine and Dentistry
- Oral Health Promotion & Education
- Planning and Evaluation for Oral HealthDental
- Public Health Research Project
- Introduction to Dental Public Health
- Principles of Epidemiology
- Research Methods
- Social and Behavioural Sciences as Applied to Medicine and Dentistry
- Oral Health Promotion & Education
- Planning and Evaluation for Oral Health
- Dental Public Health Research Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Undergraduate degree with 2:1 honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject plus an interest in the following: dental public health, community dentistry, preventive programmes, health promotion, and/or special needs care.
Evidence of experience of research, report writing or relevant knowledge is desirable.
Application procedure
- Applications must be made online using King\'s online application portal and a non-refundable application fee of \xc2\xa350 applies.
- Completed applications (which will normally consist of an online application form, both references and a transcript of previous degrees) will be considered on a "first come first served" according to the date of completion of the application.
- Applications will be initially considered by two academic members of staff. The initial decision will be to either confirm the offer of a place without an interview, invite you for an interview, hold your application for further consideration following the official closing date for applications or reject. It is expected that the majority of applicants offered a place will be required to attend an interview beforehand, although a telephone interview will be offered for overseas candidates.
- You should expect to receive this initial decision within three weeks of the date of completion of the application, although this may be slightly longer at peak periods near to the closing date.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 20,160 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 20,160 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact King's College London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About King's College London
King's College London
London, England
King's College London is a public research university in London, England. King's was established by royal charter in 1829 under the patronage of King George IV and the Duke of Wellington. In 1836,...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months