Dentistry

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The Master of Science in Dentistry program is designed to train students for a career in academic dentistry focused on research. Core competencies for the Master of Science in Dentistry include:

* Thesis formulation including an extensive literature review to support thesis topic.
* innovative problem-solving techniques
* lab and/or clinic-based experimentation
* data collection
* data analysis
* statistical validation of conclusions
* thesis completion and oral defense

* 8 credits CORE curriculum
* 4 credits RSDM Research Seminar Series (includes 2 papers on relevant topics
* 6 credits Research Project
* 3 credits Scientific Writing
* 2 credits Research Methods
* 3 credits Qualifying Exam
* 4 credits Thesis Defense
* 3 credits Elective Departmental Course

Applicants From The United States and Canada * DDS or DMD or equivalent degree * Three letters of recommendationApplicants From Outside The United States and Canada * DDS or DMD or equivalent degree * Successful completion of Dental National Board Exam Part I or GRE exam * TOEFL * Three letters of recommendationStudents who are pursuing a graduate program are required to stay an extra year beyond their graduate program in order to complete an MSD. English Language Requirements TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test: 79

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