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PhD in Orofacial & Skeletal Biology, Program in Biomedical Sciences at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

For contact information, please visit the School of Dental Medicine's Department of Translational Dental Medicine website.

Faculty: Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine  |  Duration: 28 units required  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Requirements for admission to the PhD in Orofacial & Skeletal Biology, Program in Biomedical Sciences are identical to those for all departmental PhDs administered by Graduate Medical Sciences as described in the Academic Policies and Procedures section of the Graduate Medical Sciences catalogue.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The PhD program selects candidates who clearly express the desire to pursue a career in basic orofacial and skeletal biology research. The PhD program requires a minimum of five years, with extensive didactic and research training. The PhD in Orofacial & Skeletal Biology, Program in Biomedical Sciences is also available to qualified MD/PhD students after completion of two pre-clinical years of medical school.

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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