Apply (Oral Biology PhD)

At UB, we are here to help guide you through the application process and answer any questions you may have.

Fall 2024 Enrollment

The application cycle is now closed.

Preferred Acceptance Criteria

When reviewing candidate applications, the faculty selection committee uses a holistic admissions process.  The Oral Biology admissions committee is most interested in a candidate's:

  • Personal statement that includes discussion of research motivation and long-term goals
  • Research experience
  • Research-related presentations and/or publications
  • Alignment of research interests with those of the department faculty
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Performance in science-related courses 

Information for Applicants

Expenses and Financial Support

Please view the estimated expenses to get an understanding of what the costs may be for you. We also encourage you to learn about financial support that may be available to you.

How to Apply

Please electronically submit all documents listed below.  Your application will not be complete until these items have been received.

Required (All candidates applying via the UB Application)

1. The UB Application

  • You must select your desired entry term (i.e. Fall 2025) and intended program of study as you begin the application.
  • Note international candidates: In the personal information section, be sure to enter your name exactly as it is on your passport.

2. $50.00 non-refundable application fee

  • You will be able to pay the application fee via the link in your applicant portal. Please note that the $50 application fee is required and non-refundable.

3. CV/Resume (upload to application)

4. Personal Statement (upload to application)

5. Letters of Recommendation

  • Two letters of recommendation and a Dean's letter (if graduated from a US or Canadian dental school), otherwise three letters of recommendation.
  • Recommendation letters must be uploaded electronically by your recommenders.
  • You will submit names, titles and email addresses for three recommenders. They will receive an email request to electronically submit a letter on your behalf.  The notification is traditionally sent to recommenders after the application is submitted for review However, you can opt to have the email requests sent immediately as you enter recommender names; this option is suggested for candidates who are applying close to the application deadline to ensure sufficient time for upload.

6. Unofficial transcripts from EVERY college/university attended

  • Transcript copies are accepted at the time of application and should be uploaded via the secure applicant portal. Do not mail original documents to us at the time of application unless specifically requested.  If you are accepted into the program you will be asked to submit original transcripts with proper signatures, seals or stamps.

    IMPORTANT NOTE: Academic documents from international institutions must be accompanied an ECE or WES document.  Transcripts in a language other than English, require an exact, certified translation; an ECE course-by-course report is preferred.  International applicants please include copy of certificate/diploma with proof of degree.

7. The GRE is no longer required

Additional Requirements | International Applicants

In addition to the requirements listed above, please provide the following with your application:

7. English Language Proficiency

International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency via guidelines set by the University. A score report copy is sufficient.

The SDM accepts the following:

  • TOEFL: 79 or higher
  • IELTS: 6.5 or higher
  • Duolingo: 120 or higher

8. Financial Form

A program specific Financial Form is a required applicaiton material and is accessible via the candidate portal.

* All documents become property of the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and are not returnable to the applicant.