Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Graduate Certificate at Texas A&M University

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology deals with the nature, identification and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial region, and it is a science that investigates the causes, processes and effects of these diseases. The practice of oral pathology includes research and diagnosis of diseases using clinical, radiographic, microscopic and biochemical examinations. Through completion of a three-year training program, the oral pathologist acquires diagnostic and treatment skills.

Faculty: College of Dentistry  |  Department: Diagnostic Sciences  |  Duration: 32 semester credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: College Station, TX, United States

What you will study

The program’s major emphasis is surgical pathology and the diagnosis of biopsy specimens. Clinical management of patients with oral disease and radiographic interpretation of pathologic conditions of the head and neck are also emphasized. Course list includes OMFP 603 Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Seminar I; OMFP 604 Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Seminar II; OMFP 605 Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Seminar III; OMFP 606 Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Seminar IV; OMFP 607 Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Seminar V; OMFP 608 Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Seminar VI.

Career pathways

This program prepares students for the opportunity to pursue an occupational license.

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