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Health Sciences

MS Dentistry at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

The MS program in dentistry prepares dentists with clinical expertise for positions of leadership in education, research, and program administration in the oral health field. A multidisciplinary faculty of dental educators, researchers, and clinicians teach the program, which is housed in the School of Dentistry. All students complete core coursework in teaching and evaluation of dentistry, research methods, and health care administration.

Faculty: School of Dentistry  |  Duration: 2 years / Plan A 20 credits; Plan B 30 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Core Coursework, Plan A Thesis Credits, Topics Areas. Students must complete training in the responsible conduct of research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Program only accepts applications from students who are already enrolled or accepted into one of the School of Dentistry's advanced clinical residency programs. Application requirements include a brief essay (under 500 words) which relates the applicant's career goals to the goals of the program and current resume/CV. Applications are received and reviewed throughout the year. Students may enter the program in any semester at the discretion of program faculty. DDS/DMD or equivalent from accredited US institution or recognized foreign school. Clinical residency enrollment and 3.0 GPA or rank in top quarter of graduating professional school class preferred. Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 80.

Duration: 2 years / Plan A 20 credits; Plan B 30 credits

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