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Advanced
Education
Master of Science in Oral Biology
This program allows
students already enrolled in an advanced dental education program as
well as individuals who have a specialized interest in dentistry of the
allied dental sciences to earn the degree, Master of Science in Oral
Biology. This program is offered through the LSU Health Sciences Center
School of Graduate Studies in New Orleans and administered by the LSU
Health Sciences Center School of Dentistry and the Center of Excellence
in Oral and Craniofacial Biology.
The Master of Science
Program in Oral Biology is an option of students with superior academic
records and research potential. The criteria for admission to the LSU
Health Sciences Center School of Graduate Studies must be met. A
minimum score of 1,000 on the Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) (combined verbal and quantitative) is required. Students must
have earned a Bachelor of Science degree, D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree or
equivalent from an accredited program.
The program can be
tailored to the requirement of individual students. Each student must
form a thesis committee to assist in the development of their
individual research. Curriculum design and course selection must
be approved by the student's committee using the following guidelines.
The minimum requirement is 33 semester hours of graduate work to
include:
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Credits |
| Advanced
Dental Core Course Requirements |
9 |
| Basic
Science Courses Minimum Requirements |
9 |
| Advanced
Dental Education Specialty Courses Minimum Requirements |
9 |
| Thesis
Research Requirements |
6 |
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| Minimum
Total |
33 |
Key
Information
| Program
Coordinator |
Dr.
Thomas Lallier |
| Length
of Program |
varies |
| Certificate
Awarded |
No |
| Degree
Awarded |
Yes |
| Fees |
Yes |
| International
Students Accepted |
Yes -
need TOEFL Scores |
| Application
Deadline |
Fall
Semester - June 30th.
Spring Semester - November 1st. |
| Application Materials Required |
LSU
School of Graduate Studies Application, GRE Scores, Two
copies of official transcripts, two letters of recommendations, Goal
letter (all departments require a letter from applicants stating their
long term goals in their field). |
| Application
Fee |
$30
LSU application |
Additional
resources:
For
additional program information see the:
Master
of Science in Oral Biology Handbook
For additional information on the School of Graduate Studies click here
For on-line application and other forms click
here
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