Master of Science in Oral Biology at Texas A&M University

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Oral Biology provides advanced scientific training for dental programme graduates, clinical specialty dental students and international dental specialists. A basic science track is housed in Biomedical Sciences and a clinical science track is run jointly with the relevant specialty. Research areas include bioengineering and regeneration, craniofacial development and genetics, mineralized tissue biology, translational research, neuroscience/pain/sleep apnea, and microbiology and immunology. All required courses are taught at the College of Dentistry in Dallas.

Faculty: College of Dentistry | Department: Biomedical Sciences (Oral Biology) | Study mode: full-time | Location: College Station, TX, United States

What you will study

Thesis-only programme of at least 32 semester credit hours of courses and research, with coursework tailored through the advisory committee.

Career pathways

Preparation for further study such as a PhD or specialised clinical training; may also benefit secondary school science teachers, laboratory technicians and clinical students combining practice with teaching.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Eligible applicants are current College of Dentistry students and non-dental applicants with a baccalaureate degree in a biological science. Texas A&M University graduate admission (all graduate programmes): international applicants need TOEFL iBT 80 overall (tests before 21 Jan 2026) or, for the new TOEFL, an overall 4.5 with at least 4.0 per section, or IELTS Academic overall 6.0, with the test taken within the last two years; a GRE Verbal score of 146+ or GMAT Verbal 77+ (departmental approval) or a degree from a US-accredited institution can also satisfy the requirement. Some academic units set higher standards.

Requirements published at program group level.

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 admission is handled by each programme; applicants apply through the Texas A&M GraduateCAS or the programme's own application, and deadlines are set by the department.

The graduate application processing fee is $65, in addition to the centralized application service fee. Deadlines and required documents are set by each department; GRE score code 6003 (non-engineering) and 4119 (engineering).

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