The Master of Philosophy - MDHS (Dental Science) is an internationally recognised masters (by research) degree. It is designed for students to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research in Dental Science. The thesis demonstrates a critical application of specialist knowledge and makes an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of dental science research. You will enrol in a thesis subject and undertake a research project for the duration of the degree. The normal period of candidature is 18 months for full-time candidates with the possibility of up to 6 months extension. You are required to complete a minimum of 6 months full-time research at the University in order to benefit from planning, conducting and writing up your research within a University community and environment. Normally the entire degree is undertaken at the University. You will have appropriately experienced academics available to arrange a course of supervised research designed to suit your requirements and interests. You may be required to supplement your research program by attendance at, or enrolment in, additional subjects if considered necessary by the supervisor(s). You are expected to attend departmental seminars over the period of their candidature. Academic progress is reviewed regularly throughout the degree. You will be examined on the basis of your thesis which is examined externally. The thesis should normally be between 30,000 and 40,000 words in length excluding tables, illustrations and bibliography. You should refer to the University policy library and the Graduate Research Hub for further information regarding candidature, academic progress, ethics, thesis preparation and examination. To be eligible to submit a thesis for examination, you must be enrolled in their course for the minimum period of 6 months full-time equivalent. Intended learning outcomes By the end of this course, you should be able to: show a sophisticated understanding of the principles and processes of research design. demonstrate the ability to identify research issues and formulate research questions. design and conduct research at a postgraduate level. develop significant problem-solving abilities in the conduct of research. demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge of social health. develop a respect and understanding for the ethics of scholarship.