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MS Periodontics at West Virginia University

West Virginia University, United States

Programme overview

The School of Dentistry and the Department of Periodontics offer a program of advanced study and clinical training leading to the degree of Master of Science. The program requires a minimum of thirty-four months (three academic years) of full time residency in the School of Dentistry. It is designed to qualify dentists for careers in periodontic clinical practice, teaching and research.

Faculty: School of Dentistry  |  Duration: 93 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

Required coursework includes Advanced Oral Surgery, Advanced Oral Microbiology, Special Studies in Oral Pathology, Craniofacial Growth and Maturation, Advanced Biomedical Sciences: Applied Pharmacology, Orthodontics-Periodontics Seminar, Applied Statistics in Dentistry. Programme/major requirements total 93 credit hours.

Career pathways

It is designed to qualify dentists for careers in periodontic clinical practice, teaching and research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The program's admission requirements are as follows: Must have passed National Board Dental Examination - Part I 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./D.D.S. degree, or its equivalent. Must be proficient in the English language or provide a recent TOEFL score (if 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 in PASS by September 15. Must apply to National Match Services and obtain a MATCH number to be considered for admission to the program. 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 required immunizations. A complete list is available on the School of Dentistry website. Must become familiar with the West Virginia 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 dental resident/intern permit prior to the...

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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