MS in Dentistry
Admissions Requirements
Those applying for entry into the master of science in dentistry program as full degree-seeking candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Applicants must be matriculated in a CDM clinical training program OR Under special circumstances, college graduates showing unusual aptitude for oral biology may be admitted to that tract. Such aptitudes shall include interest, previous science training beyond that required for admission to dental school, and outstanding grades. Such students must demonstrate previous academic performance consistent with the ability to perform at the graduate level (as measured by criteria such as a grade point average of 3.0 or higher in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate or other graduate work AND prerequisite coursework that includes college mathematics, biology, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, chemistry, and physics. Such students are encouraged to contact the Director of the MS in Dentistry Program for further discussion, if necessary.
- Applicants are required to submit a letter of interest in this program articulating their career plan, capabilities, special achievements, etc., along with two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the candidate’s aptitude to perform adequately at a graduate level. Applicants are expected to come primarily from the pool of approximately 60 graduate specialty certificate candidates (residents) enrolled each year in advanced education in general dentistry, periodontology, prosthodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, operative dentistry, or oral surgery.
- Applicants must complete (as either dual enrollment or master’s degree only candidates) and submit the application for admission to the program and submit a description of their proposed research projects.
