Dental public health is a global issue. Gaining an MDPH from an internationally recognised UK university is a great way to be prepared for wherever in the world your career will take you.
This course will equip you with a wide variety of transferrable skills. These skills can be adapted to suit a range of jobs, disciplines and careers. Having these skills will help you to have a bigger impact on improving oral health and quality of life for patients and communities.
You will develop skills that will enhance your clinical practice and help you to:
- undertake much needed oral health surveillance
- have raised awareness of how to identify and tackle oral health inequalities
- move towards more impactful approaches for prevention and health promotion
As part of the course, you will be able to develop areas of special interest to you, including undertaking a Dental Public Health Internship. The Internship will give you hands-on experience in implementing dental public health methodologies. It will also enable you to enhance your skills in research, service provision, and teamwork. These are skills that are needed and can be used in a wide variety of dental and health-related roles.
Our MDPH graduates have gone on to roles including:
- Research assistants in UK universities
- Public Health Tutor
- Trainer for the United Nations Population Fund Somalia
- Oral Health Improvement Practitioner in the NHS
- Deputy Director and Education Consultant for a US based company
- Epidemiologist at the Directorate of Public Health and Family Welfare in India
The course also provides strong foundations for those considering speciality training in the UK or further postgraduate study, including a PhD.
Nandhni Chiruganam Gandhi, MDPH Dental Public Health graduate 2020, from India
Tarek Himida, Master of Dental Public Health graduate 2017, from Egypt
Anchal Chaurasia, MDPH Dental Public Health graduate 2019, from India
Sarah Haq, MDPH Dental Public Health graduate 2019, from Pakistan
At the University of Dundee, we’re committed to helping you build a successful future. With a clear employability strategy, we support you to develop essential skills, gain valuable experience, and learn how to confidently apply for opportunities.
Our expert Careers Service offers tailored guidance, interactive workshops, and events such as Green Careers Week, the International Students Careers Symposium, and recruitment fairs.
Each academic school ensures employability is embedded throughout your studies, working in partnership to connect your learning with real-world opportunities. Over 300 employers visit campus each year, collaborating with students through placements, consultancy projects, and immersive experiences.
If you have any questions about the admissions process, studying, or living in Dundee, please contact us