PhD Oral & Craniofacial Sciences at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

The Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences (DOCS) PhD Program requires approximately four to five years to complete and employs a core curriculum which is separate from the MS Program. Again, students may concentrate on either Craniofacial and Dental Genetics or Craniofacial Tissue Regeneration.

Faculty: School of Dental Medicine | Duration: 72 credits | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

A total of 72 credits of coursework: 37 didactic (25 in the PhD core curriculum ) and 35 research

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Application information

Entry requirements

Successful completion of PhD core curriculum with a grade of B (3.0 GPA) or better in each course

Domestic applicants: USD 32,130 a year (2026-27). Pennsylvania-resident graduate tuition, School of Dental Medicine, Graduate (MS, PhD in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences), full-time two terms (fall and spring); the page states the academic year is 3 terms (fall, spring, summer) and gives this as the total Source

International applicants: USD 40,680 a year (2026-27). Out-of-state (non-PA resident) graduate tuition, School of Dental Medicine, Graduate (MS, PhD in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences), full-time two terms (fall and spring); the page states the academic year is 3 terms (fall, spring, summer) and gives this as Source

Duration: 72 credits

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