MSc by Research in Dentistry

University of Leeds

Masters degrees by research are useful for many careers which include elements of research but which do not specifically require a PhD (e.g. in the commercial sector). These Masters degree programmes also offer the chance to experience what it would be like to study for a full PhD if you are unsure whether a PhD is right for you in the first instance. Perhaps most importantly, a Masters qualification may be useful for those who wish to study for a PhD but whose graduate qualifications are not appropriate. A Masters degree can often bridge the graduate-doctorate divide, increasing the chances of being offered an opportunity to study for a PhD and obtaining funding.