On this course you will be taught elements of dental technology, CAD-CAM, implantology, occlusion, aesthetics and materials. Teaching is carried out by our clinical consultants, chief technicians and dental/biomaterials experts in the Institute of Dentistry. This course is designed for future leaders in the field of dental technology or dental biomaterials and has generated award winning students and those who have gone on to take up prominent posts in academia and research. This programme will: Give you an improved scientific base and research skills; Teach you alongside our clinical postgraduate students, a unique feature of this programme; Allow you to interact with clinicians, attend implantology clinics and technical practice sessions and also attend management leadership and presentation skills courses. You will have access to laboratories and equipment, including those at the Blizard Institute with its world class facilities, to carry out state-of-the-art biomedical research, including: Cell and Tissue Engineering Laboratories; five dedicated cell culture laboratories, a molecular biology facility and general purpose laboratories; Confocal microscopy unit, incorporating two confocal microscopes, enabling advanced 3D imaging of living cells. The course will offer students the opportunity to become familiar with the issues of study design, data analysis and critical thought. The course aims to offer a high teacher/student ratio so that access to advice and ease of communication can be assured. The direction of your individual study will be guided by the formal study sessions you attend, along with your reading lists and assignments. However, we expect you to demonstrate an active role in your own learning by reading widely and expanding your own knowledge, understanding and critical ability. Independent study will foster in you the ability to identify your own learning needs and determine which areas you need to focus on to become proficient in your subject area. This is an important transferable skill and will help to prepare you for the transition to working life. Assessment methods used include: written examinations; essays; practical assessments; oral examinations; a technical case submission and presentation. Dental technology is available to study at MSc or PGDip.