Oral Biology, PhD

The PhD program provides training for those who wish to pursue basic and/or clinical research in dental medicine or the biomedical sciences. Candidates may include those with bachelor's, master's, or DDS (or equivalent) degrees. 

FALL 2025 ENROLLMENT  |  Applications accepted June 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025

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Program Co-Directors:

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Dr. Jill Kramer

Department of Oral Biology
jkramer@buffalo.edu

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Dr. Rose-Anne Romano

Department of Oral Biology
rromano2@buffalo.edu

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Admissions Requirements

All School of Dental Medicine Advanced Education programs use a holistic admissions approach. 

 

Eligibility Test Requirements GRE
Domestic and International Candidates English Proficiency for International Applicants
 Not required

The Oral Biology admissions committee is most interested in a candidate's:

Preferred Acceptance Criteria

  • 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 
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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.