MS Dental Sciences at University of Rochester

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Dental Sciences equips dental clinicians with the critical thinking skills to apply research knowledge and techniques to improve patient health outcomes. It suits holders of a dental doctorate, residents in advanced education and clinical specialty programs, and junior faculty with clinical responsibilities. Each student builds a personalised study plan with an advisor and advisory committee and completes an original thesis with a final oral defence.

Faculty: Eastman Institute for Oral Health | Department: Eastman Institute for Oral Health | Duration: 24 months (extendable to 3 years for students enrolled in 3-year residency programs); minimum 32 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Rochester, NY, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 32 credit hours: 20 didactic credits and 12 research credits. Core courses include Dental Research Seminar, Introduction to Biostatistics, Biostatistics Software (SAS), Design of Clinical Research and Research Methods, with 5 to 7 elective credits such as Oral Epidemiology, Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis and Oral Implantology.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared to lead clinical studies and pursue academic careers in dentistry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Eastman Institute for Oral Health (all programmes): DDS, DMD or equivalent degree (e.g. BDS) and English proficiency; application through the EIOH application system for those applying only to the master's programme; three letters of recommendation, CV/resume, personal statement, official transcripts and a copy of the dental school diploma. Applicants trained outside the U.S. and Canada need a WES ICAP course-by-course transcript evaluation. Foreign-trained applicants who do not qualify for GME residency must submit TOEFL with a score of 86+ (school code 9487; scores valid 2 years; MyBest and Home Edition not accepted). Admissions criteria include GPA, class standing, transcripts, national board results, experience and letters, and a personal interview.

Requirements published at faculty level.

USD 58,400 for the whole programme (2026-2027). 2-year Master of Science programme tuition ($29,200 per year; $14,600 per semester over 4 semesters, or $9,733 per semester over 6 semesters when completed concurrently with a 3-year residency). Excludes health fees and insurance. Source

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.

Duration: 24 months (extendable to 3 years for students enrolled in 3-year residency programs); minimum 32 cre

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