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Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) in Dental Biomaterials at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

An MSD focused on dental and craniofacial prosthetic materials and devices combined with research methodology.

Faculty: Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine  |  Department: Restorative Sciences  |  Duration: Minimum 12 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Research Writing, Biostatistics, Biomaterials, Advanced Biomaterials, Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering Analysis (material characterization, electron and X-ray techniques, spectroscopy, mechanical and surface testing) and an approved research project requiring a successful thesis defense. Didactic 7.00 units, research 7.50 units.

Career pathways

Research and development, academia, dental material manufacturing, quality control, regulatory affairs and dental clinical practice.

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Entry requirements

Open to applicants with a degree in dentistry who want rigorous exposure to scientific methodology and research.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences master's programmes admit for Fall 2027; Spring 2027 entry is offered for selected programmes (Economics MS programmes, History of Art & Architecture MA, Preservation Studies MA, Online MS in Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence).

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Fall 2027 master's deadlines are mostly priority January 15 and final March 15 (African American & Black Diaspora Studies priority February 15, final March 15; Preservation Studies February 15; Sociology and History of Art & Architecture January 15). Spring 2027 deadlines for selected programmes are priority October 15 and final November 15. Applications are submitted through the online application; the GRE is required only for the Economics MS/MA programmes and the MS in Psychological & Brain Sciences.

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