Apply (Oral Biology PhD)

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Fall 2022 Enrollment

Applications will be accepted June 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022. 

All documents must be received by the February 1 deadline.

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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.

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How to Apply

To apply, please submit all documents listed below.  Your application will not be complete until these items have been received and you have submitted your application for formal review.

Required (All candidates applying via the UB Application)

1. The On-line UB Application

  • Please complete all questions on the application completely and accurately.
  • You must select your desired entry term (i.e. Fall 2022) and intended program of study as you begin the application.
  • The personal information section of the application provides special instructions for international applicants; be certain to following instructions on how to accurately enter your name.
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2. $50.00 non-refundable application fee

  • Once you have submitted your online application for review, you will be able to pay the application fee by credit/debit card. Your application cannot be reviewed until the fee has been paid. Please note that the $50 application fee is 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

  • If you are accepted into the program you will be asked to submit original transcripts with proper signatures, seals or stamps. Academic documents that are not in English must be accompanied by an exact, certified translation; ECE course-by-course report is preferred.  International applicants please include copy of certificate with proof of degree.

7. Unofficial GRE Score (if applicable)

  • The GRE is required for application to the MS programs in Biomaterials and Orthodontics.  The requirement is waived for applications to the Oral Biology PhD program in Fall 2022.

8. Unofficial NBDE Scores (optional)

  • Unofficial scores from the National Board of Dental Examination Part I and/or Part II; optional for all programs not using the PASS application.

Additional Requirements — International Applicants

In addition to the requirements listed above, please submit the following:

1. Unofficial TOEFL Score Report that meets University Requirements

Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English Language proficiency with an appropriate exam score less than two years old; score report copies are accepted with the UB application.   

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is accepted with the University's minimum score requirement of 79.  Candidates applying via the UB application may submit an IELTS score report with a minimum overall score of 6.5  Upon acceptance, official scores must be sent to UB using Institution Code: 2925.  Candidates applying via PASS must submit a TOEFL score; IELTS is not accepted for PASS applicants.  Additional information is available on UB's admissions page.

2. UB Financial Form

  • All International applicants must complete and upload the UB financial form documenting all sources of anticipated educational support.  The upload option will appear in the applicant portal after application is submitted for review.

Note: Bank Statements are not required for application but they are required after acceptance for visa issuance; an I-20 cannot be issued without sufficient bank statements/financial documentation.

3. Photocopy of Passport Biographical Page

4. Photocopy of Your Current I-20 AND the F-1 Visa Stamp in Your Passport (if currently an F-1 Student)

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