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We are a world-leading, academic centre for postgraduate dentistry and translational research. The Eastman name is synonymous with excellence, trust and respect in dentistry and we were ranked 12th in the world for Dentistry in the QS Rankings 2021. We produce accomplished graduates who often go on to become national and international sector leaders and pioneers.
We are committed to providing research-based education and as a student you will have excellent clinical exposure and access to patients with complex conditions.
As part of UCL, students have the opportunity to work with some of the greatest intellects in the world, access state-of-the-art facilities and collaborate with colleagues across multiple fields and disciplines. See below
- Our teachers
Our programmes are led by international specialists. Many staff have roles in other organisations including the Royal College of Surgeons, the British Orthodontic Society and British Society of Periodontology.
Our staff have been recognised for their commitment to providing a superb supportive learning environment. Graduates will have high quality academic and clinical teaching and support to undertake personal research. Students are also allocated personal tutors during the time they are at the Eastman.
Visit our department pages to learn more about our academic staff.- Your fellow students
We currently have over 360 students from over 60 countries engaged on 23 programmes of study. There is excellent peer support within programmes and also within the Institute as a whole.
are elected from each department to represent research students to Institute, Faculty and University management.
- Facilities and support
Our new facilities boast state-of-the-art equipment, software and teaching spaces. The Institute has fully-equipped teaching classrooms, lecture theatres,听 laboratories and clinical spaces. All programmes include excellent clinical exposure at the Eastman Dental Hospital. We also have access through UCL to other teaching hospitals such as Great Ormond Street and University College Hospital.
Specialist library and information services for students, researchers and professionals in the field of dental and oral health sciences is available in the libarary within the nearby听UCL Cruciform Hub.
The Institute has received a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment and success in addressing gender inequality. We have dedicated considerable resources to improving the opportunities, work-life balance and careers of women.
- Location
Our teaching and clinical training facilities, in the Rockefeller Building, are located at the heart of the UCL main campus and one of the world鈥檚 most exciting and diverse cities. Transport links are excellent and the UCLH Eastman Dental Hospital is across the road.
Our Microbial Diseases and Biomaterials research departments are based at the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead. This enables close collaboration with the听UCL Divisions of Medicine, Surgery and Infection & Immunity who are also on site.听听听The Northern Line on the London Underground links the two sites, the journey from Euston to Belsize Park taking approximately 7 minutes. Direct bus journeys take around 25 minutes.
The benefits of being a part of UCL
As part of UCL, you will have the opportunity to work with colleagues across multiple fields and disciplines.
- Academic excellence
UCL is a world-leader in research, with outstanding results in the latest 2014; the scheme aims to ensure that students are able to learn through participating in research and enquiry at all levels of their programme of study.
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听- Collaboration
Many of our students access other faculties and research facilities in other parts of UCL. Superb clinical access is ensured not only through our close relationship with the Eastman Dental Hospital but through UCLH which allows us to access other institutions such as Great Ormond Street and the Royal Free Hospital.
The UCL Grand Challenge of Global Health brings together world class researchers to find solutions to global health problems, prevent suffering, and encourage policy change worldwide.
听- Facilities and resources
UCL has 18 library sites, including UCL Qatar. There are also visitable library collections such as special collections plus Research Grids within the Main and Science libraries. With more than two million books and subscriptions to more than 35,000 journals in a combination of electronic and print formats.
Study spaces are available in the libraries, hubs and the UCL Students' Union (UCLU). The newly opened Cruciform Hub incorporates space for seminars and project work, individual study, and a computer cluster
The (CLIE) offers excellent facilities for language learning.
UCL students can attend free , , .
- Training and support
Training
UCL has an extensive training programme for students supporting the development of research skills, communication and collaboration skills, time management, motivational and leadership abilities, as well as social and cultural awareness. They also offer formal training in IT and academic writing and provide a wide range of teaching resources and the tools to undertake independent study.UCL Centre for Advance Learning and Teaching runs workshops to prepare students for teaching responsibilities and students often go on to teach in UCL.
Support and welfare
UCL offers a number of support and health services to all students including a day nursery, health centre and facilities for those with disabilities. The University is also committed to students鈥� welfare and offers , housing advice and peer-to-peer support. Find out more about 皇家华人's welfare and support services.Support is available to international students before and after arriving at 皇家华人 through immigration advice and the International Students' Orientation Programme.
听- Career prospects
By supporting you to achieve excellent results and giving you many opportunities to showcase your work, UCL helps you achieve your professional aims. offers help and advice, runs , and is part of part of The Careers Group, University of London. Find out more
offers training, networking and business support, as well as the opportunity to win start-up funding, enabling students seeking to start their own business.
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