This unique program caters to individuals interested in various scientific and research aspects of oral and craniofacial biology. Students in the program may be traditional bachelor’s graduates, dentists enrolled in clinical specialties, or individuals interested in enhancing their application to professional school.
FALL 2025 ENROLLMENT | Applications accepted June 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Program Director:
Ernesto De Nardin, PhD
Oral Biology Department, School of Dental Medicine | Room 511 BRB
Microbiology and Immunology Department, Jacobs School of Medicine
The Oral Sciences graduate program is an academic, research-oriented program that leads to the Master of Science (MS) degree. The overall goal is to provide background, expertise and current concepts of basic sciences as related to dental research in oral and craniofacial biology.
Students may consider the tracks described below.
Length of Study
Most students complete the program within two academic years, and begin their thesis research tasks during the intervening summer. The first year of this program starts in August. Dual enrolled students follow the start date of their clinical program.
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