About this course
This Programme fulfils the need for dental practitioners to have access to a higher dental degree which provides specialist clinical training in Orthodontics.
PhD in Orthodontics at University of Liverpool
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PhD in Orthodontics at University of Liverpool
The Orthodontics at University of Liverpool is a PhD program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Liverpool, United Kingdom, the program is taught in English and takes 36 month(s) to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. Tuition fees are USD 60,839 / year(s), with the next intake on September 28, 2026.
About PhD in Orthodontics
Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Orthodontics at University of Liverpool
English Program Requirements
IELTS
7.0 overall, with no component below 6.5
TOEFL iBT
100 overall, with minimum scores of listening 21, reading 21, writing 21 and speaking 23. TOEFL Home Edition not accepted.
Duolingo English Test
135 overall, with writing not less than 140, speaking and reading not less than 125, and listening not below 120. For academic year 2025/26 only, we will also accept the production, literacy, comprehension and conversation score set: 130 overall, with no component below 120.
Pearson PTE Academic
69 overall, with no component below 61
LanguageCert Academic
75 overall, with no skill below 70
PSI Skills for English
C1 Pass in all bands
INDIA Standard XII
National Curriculum (CBSE/ISC) - 75% and above in English. Accepted State Boards - 80% and above in English.
WAEC
C6 or above
Career Opportunities after Completing PhD in Orthodontics
Careers and employability
The DDSc orthodontic programme prepares students to become specialists in their field.
We accommodate many specialist dentistry interests through our partnership with the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Together we’ve created state-of-the-art facilities for specialist dentistry resThe Clinical Research Support Costs help towards supporting students research and will cover the cost of consumable materials used during the course. This includes dental-materials, dental nurse support for clinical practice, research lab support & consumables and digital design suite support, consumables and service. This is a compulsory payment required each year.earch and education, including the management of clinical trials to a high level of clinical governance.
Likely career destinations for graduates include:
- Specialist Orthodontic Practice (Orthodontist)
- Hospital Orthodontist or Consultant
- Clinical academia (University researcher/lecturer)
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
60,839 / year(s)
PhD in Orthodontics at University of Liverpool
University of Liverpool
United Kingdom, Liverpool