International University of Catalonia
Master’s Degree in Research in Dentistry - Official
- Barcelona, Spain
- Sant Cugat del Vallès, Spain
Master degree
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 11,309
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
The University Master's Degree in Research in Dentistry at UIC Barcelona (Spain) offers a blended learning approach to structured training for research in academic, industrial and clinical settings.
The UIC Barcelona Faculty of Dentistry is continuously making progress in the field of basic and applied research, seeking results through clinical responses to improve the efficiency of materials and techniques.
This master's programme aims to enhance participants' research knowledge and prepare them for doctoral studies through a series of advanced training topics in the different dental specialisations.
UIC Barcelona provides the ideal setting for this kind of advanced training in Research in Dentistry due to several factors: the numerous lines of research explored by the different departments in the UIC Barcelona Faculty of Dentistry, the close relationship with the dental and pharmaceutical industry as regards project implementation and our fully equipped research laboratories.
All candidates who meet the criteria and general requisites for access to the study program will be able to apply for entry. However, the recommended entry profile is:
- Degree holders in Dentistry, Medicine, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Veterinary Sciences or other study programs from the field of health sciences
- A level of English that is equivalent to a B2
- An interest in science and research
- Good decision-making skills
- Discipline, a good memory and dedication
- A personality based on responsibility and solidarity
- Sensitivity and empathy for the pain felt by others
- Observation skill
- A good team-player
The main aim of the University Master's Degree in Research in Dentistry is to provide the knowledge and tools needed to pursue a doctoral programme in the field of oral health, following a methodology based on ethics and scientific evidence.
To achieve this, the course will:
- Provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to produce effective clinical and research materials in the field of dentistry.
- Promote the acquisition of skills, attitudes and behaviours that facilitate scientific interaction with the environment to adequately solve research problems.
- Promote research in dentistry and continuing education for the study of new techniques and improvements in the dental profession.
- Provide the necessary tools to work together and coordinate multidisciplinary projects.
Other complementary objectives:
- To train students to be experts in scientific method, capable of planning, executing and interpreting the results of research projects, taking into account economic, regulatory, legal, ethical and humanitarian aspects.
- To train students to be experts in the molecular basis of diagnosis and the treatment of the most common diseases in the field of dentistry.
- To enable students to develop a solid foundation in the use of methodological and instrumental research techniques, facilitating contributions to research in both public and private laboratories.
- To give the option of complementing clinical training with a solid background in research.