MS in Oral Sciences

Admission Requirements

Applicants are considered on an individual basis. Transcripts of all undergraduate and postbaccalaureate work must be submitted. In addition to Graduate College minimum requirements, applicants must meet the following program requirements:

  • Baccalaureate Field BS, BA, or equivalent degree. Prior academic course work should include anatomy, biology, chemistry, physiology, physics, and other related sciences.
  • Grade Point Average At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of undergraduate and all postgraduate study.
  • Tests Required None.
  • Minimum English Competency Test Score
    • TOEFL iBT 80, with subscores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Speaking 20, and Writing 21, OR,
    • IELTS Academic 6.5, with 6.0 in each of the four subscores, OR,
    • PTE-Academic 54, with subscores of Reading 51, Listening 47, Speaking 53, and Writing 56.
  • Letter of Recommendation Required. From a practicing clinician and/or research mentor.
  • Personal Statement Required. The statement should include a brief summary describing the applicant’s career goals, area of interest, purpose, and desired discipline of study.

Degree Requirements

  • Minimum Semester Hours Required 32 semester hours as specified below.
  • Coursework
Required Core Courses
OSCI 560
Structure, Organization, and Regulation of Dental Healthcare and Research
OSCI 561
Molecular Basis of Oral Disease
OSCI 562
Craniofacial Biology
OSCI 563
Wound Healing and Regenerative Sciences
OSCI 564
Interdisciplinary Research Seminar (2-4 hours) a
Additional Requirements
GC 470
Essentials for Animal Research (if research involves animals)
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Students must enroll in OSCI 564 both semesters of their anticipated terminal year in the MS program.

  • Comprehensive Examination None.
  • Thesis, Project, or Coursework-Only Options Thesis and Capstone Project options.
    • Thesis: Students must earn 12 semester hours in OSCI 598; additional hours beyond 12 will not be applied toward degree requirements.
    • Project: Students must earn 12 semester hours in OSCI 597; additional hours beyond 12 will not be applied toward degree requirements.