Biomaterials, MS
One of the few biomaterials graduate programs in the world, this interdisciplinary masters degree program focuses on the use of synthetic and natural materials in digital dentistry, implant dentistry, and biomedical engineering.
FALL 2025 ENROLLMENT | Applications accepted July 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Program Director:
Sabrina Feitosa Sochacki, DDS, MSc, PhD
Department of Restorative Dentistry, 215 Squire Hall
Admission Requirements
Candidates are informed of their application status via the secure admissions portal; notifications are sent to the email on file when updates are posted.
All School of Dental Medicine Advanced Education programs use a holistic admissions approach.
| Eligibility | Test Requirements | GRE |
| Domestic and International candidates are eligible to apply |
English Proficiency for International Applicants | Not Required |
Preferred Acceptance Criteria
- Previous academic performance
- Letters of Recommendation
- Personal statement: The personal statement should demonstrate the applicant’s ability to discuss their desire to participate in a research-oriented program
- Academic background (degrees/majors/coursework): A background in chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, biochemistry, engineering, and physics is highly desirable
Research experience is not required.
Applicants to this program include individuals with an undergraduate bachelors degree. Trained dentists who enter the program are encouraged to consider dual enrollment in one of our advanced clinical training programs (e.g. prosthodontics).
General Admissions Requirements
The University sets general admissions requirements for graduate study. These include a minimum undergraduate GPA and demonstration of English Language proficiency for international applicants.
Please refer to the General Admissions Requirements page for full details.
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