MS Endodontics at West Virginia University

Programme overview

The twenty-six month Master of Science in Endodontics program is designed to prepare the student for all aspects of the practice of endodontics. The clinical program is modeled on a private practice, state-of-the-art facility. The didactic program prepares the resident for a career in endodontics which includes practice, teaching, and/or research.

Faculty: School of Dentistry | Duration: 84 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

Required coursework includes Advanced Oral Microbiology, Special Studies in Oral Pathology, Craniofacial Growth and Maturation, Advanced Biomedical Sciences: Applied Pharmacology, Advanced Oral Surgery, Fundamentals of Endodontics, Fundamentals of Endodontics Laboratory. Programme/major requirements total 84 credit hours.

Career pathways

The didactic program prepares the resident for a career in endodontics which includes practice, teaching, and/or research. Objective 1.2 - To prepare graduates to enter careers centered on the specialty of endodontics whether in practice, teaching, research, or a combination of the three.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The program's requirements are as follows: Must have passed the National Board Dental Examination - Part 1 at the time of application and Part 2 upon entrance to the program or the Integrated Exam (INBDE). Must have earned a D.M.D. or D.D.S. degree or its equivalent. Must be proficient in the English language and report the most recent TOEFL score (if foreign applicant from a non-English speaking country). Must display evidence of scholastic and clinical achievement that would indicate the applicant’s ability to progress in a program of this nature. A minimum grade-point average of 3.0 is required. Must apply to the program through the Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS) and have all application materials submitted by July 15. Must complete and submit a WVU Graduate Application if invited for an interview. Must participate in an interview. Must consent to and pass a criminal background investigation prior to final acceptance. Must submit documentation of all required immunizations. A complete list is available on the School of Dentistry website. Must become familiar with the West Virginia University School of Dentistry's Policy and Procedure for Bloodborne Pathogens and Infectious Diseases. Must meet federal and university standards regarding the Responsible Conduct of Research. Must be eligible for and obtain a West Virginia dental license or a dental resident/intern permit prior to the first day of program orientation. Major Code: 8016

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 applications are made through the WVU online graduate application with a $75 application fee (waivers for WVU and WVU Medicine employees, active military and veterans, AmeriCorps and Peace Corps members); minimum cumulative GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for regular admission, and some programmes require higher. International graduate applicants also pay the non-refundable $75 fee.

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