Masters courses

Our masters courses allow dental professionals to gain new skills and knowledge, and develop their career.

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These non-clinical courses cover a wide range of topics in dentistry – from the latest laboratory tools and techniques, to the issues affecting the oral health of different communities.

Please note that MDPH Dental Public Health is under review for 2025 entry. Please email dentalpgtadmissions@sheffield.ac.uk for further information.

Dental Public Health MDPH

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time
  • Accredited

Find out how oral health is protected around the world. Examine strategies for planning dental services, preventing disease and promoting healthy living.

Diagnostic Oral Pathology MMedSci

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Gain the expertise to diagnose a wide range of oral and maxillofacial conditions and learn a wide range of histopathological and laboratory techniques used to carry out the latest research into oral diseases

Professor David Locker Scholarships 

The Professor David Locker Scholarship is a £7,500 scholarship for students with a social science or dentistry background who come to Sheffield to study for a Masters in Dental Public Health (MDPH).

Find out if you're eligible

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International postgraduate taught scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international postgraduate taught students, including scholarships worth £10,000 towards the original tuition fee.

Applications are open for existing offer holders for a postgraduate taught programme starting in September 2025.

International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship 2025