MS Oral Sciences at University of Illinois Chicago

Programme overview

The MS in Oral Sciences prepares the next generation of scientists and clinicians who will serve as leaders in oral healthcare, including dentists pursuing advanced education in dental specialty areas. Graduates of the program will be able to use research skills and knowledge in their career to improve health outcomes for a variety of populations.

Faculty: College of Dentistry | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Minimum 32 semester hours required. Thesis and Capstone Project options. Required courses include Structure, Organization, and Regulation of Dental Healthcare and Research; Molecular Basis of Oral Disease; Craniofacial Biology; Wound Healing and Regenerative Sciences; Interdisciplinary Research Seminar (2-4 hours); Essentials for Animal Research (if research involves animals).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Prior degree: BS, BA, or equivalent degree. Prior academic coursework should include anatomy, biology, chemistry, physiology, physics, and other related sciences. GPA: At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of undergraduate and all postgraduate study. Personal statement: Required. The statement should include a brief summary describing the applicant’s career goals, area of interest, purpose, and desired discipline of study.

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 and professional programmes admit for Fall, Spring and Summer terms depending on the programme; applications for Fall 2027, Spring 2028 and Summer 2028 are expected to open on August 1, 2026.

Graduate and professional application deadlines are set per programme, with separate deadlines for domestic and international applicants for most non-online programmes; optional earlier priority, recommended or fellowship dates apply to both. Applications are made through the UIC graduate application or a centralized application service for some professional programmes.

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