Master of Science in Oral Biology


Overview

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 quanitative) 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:

  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
   
Minimum Total 33


Key Information

Program Coordinator Dr. Markus Blatz
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
For further information contact Colleen Beres: (504) 619-1083 or cberes@lsuhsc.edu.

 


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