PhD Oral Biology and Pathology at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The PhD in Oral Biology and Pathology is a research doctorate within the Health Sciences Center, with research in oral microflora, periodontal disease, epithelial biology, wound repair, immunology, salivary gland biology, stem cells and cancer. It suits dental and basic science graduates and industry scientists seeking advanced training.

Faculty: Health Sciences Center (School of Dental Medicine) | Department: Department of Oral Biology and Pathology | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Students complete all or part of the Oral Biology and Pathology Oral Systems course and generally four to six graduate course offerings, then advance to candidacy by preparing an NIH-grant-format written proposal and defending it in a public seminar and before the advisory committee. An original research dissertation with public defense and examination by the Dissertation Committee is required.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School minimum requirements plus: bachelor's degree with GPA of 3.3 in the sciences and 3.0 overall; original transcripts; three letters of recommendation, preferably from science professors. Applicants are screened by the department credentials committee, interviews are arranged where possible, and final approval is given by the Graduate School.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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