PhD 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 96 semester hours required. Required courses include Foundations of Biomedical Sciences I; Research Methods I; Research Methods II; Scientific Integrity and Responsible Research; preferred; other options include; or similar).

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Entry requirements

Prior degree: BS/BA in relevant field of science; and/or DDS/DMD or equivalent professional degree, per Program Director. GPA: At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of undergraduate and all postgraduate study. Letters of recommendation: Three required from faculty members or others familiar with the applicant’s previous academic training, academic and research potential, and research experience. The letters should be sent directly to the director of graduate studies.

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.

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