MSc by Research in Dental Education

University of Leeds

Research and scholarship in dental education continues to grow strategically, with much to learn and share on the many educational innovations being driven by the School of Dentistry. This group aims to promote and encourage a scholarly, academic and reflective approach to dental education with a focus on: curriculum development, how best to assess and provide feedback for students (at various stages of their undergraduate and postgraduate careers), professionalism and what it means in the 21st century for dental professionals, team working and its benefits, leadership and management, admissions processes and the parameters that define a successful dentist. A number of postgraduate students have worked with the group as part of their PhD research degree programmes. We also involve undergraduate students participating in research (with consent and ethical approval). A current PhD student is studying the factors that lead to successful admission to the Dental Surgery programme and comparing these with performance as an undergraduate (both existing students and recent graduates), to investigate if there are correlations.