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PhD Oral Biology at University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Los Angeles, United States

Programme overview

PhD Oral Biology is a doctoral programme in Oral Biology, School of Dentistry at UCLA. Areas of study: Areas of study include bone biology; immunology and oral, head and neck cancer surveillance; oral microbiology, neurobiology, pathology and homeostasis; and performing oral biological research.

Faculty: School of Dentistry  |  Department: Oral Biology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Areas of study include bone biology; immunology and oral, head and neck cancer surveillance; oral microbiology, neurobiology, pathology and homeostasis; and performing oral biological research. A total of 36 units is required to satisfy the degree requirements. This required course work consists of six core courses (Oral Biology 201C, 209, 212, 215A, 260 (for three quarters), and 275), and four units each of Oral Biology 596 and 598. These courses should be taken primarily during the first year of graduate study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadline: December 15, 2026. GRE: General (PhD only). Letters of recommendation: 3 (minimum), with at least two from science faculty familiar with the applicant's scholarly abilities. In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit a signed and dated statement of purpose and a curriculum vitae (CV). The statement of purpose should describe the applicant's background, work experience, research interests, and career goals. The CV should include the applicant's education, honors and awards, work experience, research, organizational memberships, publications, volunteer work, and hobbies. M.S.: Applicants must hold a B.S., D.D.S., or D.M.D. degree, or the equivalent, or be in good standing in the UCLA dental or residency programs.

Most graduate departments and schools have deadlines in November and early December for the following fall term.

Graduate application fee: $135 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, $155 for all other applicants; deadlines are set by each programme, mostly in November and early December for the following fall.

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