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PhD in Oral Biology, Program in Biomedical Sciences at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

Applicants interested in the PhD program in Oral Biology must apply to the Program in Biomedical Sciences (PiBS).

Faculty: Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (Graduate Medical Sciences)  |  Duration: 64 units required  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Post-bachelor's PhD candidates will complete at least 40 units of didactic coursework and units in dissertation directed laboratory research for a total of 64 units. It is anticipated that most candidates will require five years to fulfill these requirements.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The PhD in Oral Biology, Program in Biomedical Sciences is administered jointly through the Department of Translational Dental Medicine at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine and Graduate Medical Sciences at the BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Applications are to be submitted through the Program in Biomedical Sciences (PiBS).

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD and MFA applicants can only apply for the fall semester.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD Fall 2027 application deadlines fall between December 1 and January 15 depending on the programme (for example Biostatistics and Computer Science December 1; Biology and Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry December 2; Chemistry, Physics, Economics, History, Linguistics and Political Science December 15; English and Mathematics January 11; Classical Studies, Philosophy, Earth & Environment and History of Art & Architecture January 15). Applications close at 11:59pm Boston time on the deadline.

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