University at Buffalo (UB)
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
Program Co-Directors:
Dr. Jill Kramer
jkramer@buffalo.edu
Dr. Rose-Anne Romano
rromano2@buffalo.edu
This program leads to a doctoral degree in Oral Biology.
The opportunity exists for dual-enrollment in one of the following Advanced Certificate programs: Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Periodontics, or Prosthodontics. Candidates must apply to each program separately by posted deadlines. Acceptance into each program is a separate process.
Interdisciplinary in nature, the PhD program draws upon faculty expertise in a broad range of disciplines, including biochemistry, biophysics, developmental biology, immunology, microbiology, cell and molecular biology, physiology, and pharmacology. Students choose an area of concentration from these disciplines, but may also combine work in several fields in order to support their research interests.
PhD Program in Biomedical Sciences (PPBS)
The PhD Program in Biomedical Sciences provides an entry portal and a common first-year curriculum, equipping first year PhD students with core knowledge and concepts to support their pursuit of a PhD degree in one of several participating departments, including Oral Biology.
The Department of Oral Biology supports basic and clinical research directed to solve important problems affecting oral and general health.
Length of Program
The program length is 60 months of full-time attendance beginning August 15, the first year. Combined programs may entail a longer period of matriculation depending on the chosen graduate program. Dual enrolled students follow the start date of their clinical program.
Acceptance into any research program is a separate process. Program options include:
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology | Periodontics | Prosthodontics