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Doctor of Science in Dental Research/Dentistry at Tufts University

Tufts University, United States

Programme overview

The Doctor of Science in Dental Research/Dentistry is a research doctorate at Tufts School of Dental Medicine for dentists, offered alone over three years or jointly with a dental specialty programme over five years.

Faculty: School of Dental Medicine  |  Duration: 3 years (DSc only); 5 years (joint DSc plus specialty)  |  Intake: July 1 matriculation (DSc-only)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Medford, MA, United States

What you will study

Years 1 and 2 cover core coursework, a research proposal, the research project, electives and an oral qualifying exam; joint-track years 3 to 5 add specialty and department-specific courses. Completion requires a thesis defense.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An approved dental degree (DDS, DMD or BDS); evidence of excellent scholarship, research potential and a career interest in academic dentistry; a 300 to 500 word essay on research experience, reasons for applying and research topic ideas; TOEFL score if applicable (no minimum stated). Joint-track applicants also apply separately to their specialty programme. DSc-only deadline March 1 for July 1 matriculation.

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.

Intake: Deadline: March 1, 2027

Duration: 3-5 years

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