Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Oral Health Sciences in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,560
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Science in Oral Health Sciences program caters to individuals seeking an advanced scientific degree. This adaptable curriculum enables participants to either explore various oral health fields or specialize in a specific area. Students can opt for a Clinical Specialty Track, Clinical Internship Track, or Non-Clinical Internship Track. All tracks mandate 30 credit hours of study, focusing on developing scholarly work that showcases scientific proficiency and original research contributions.
This graduate program delivers in-depth knowledge about oral tissue structure, development, and function, their interactions, and connections to other bodily systems in healthy and diseased states. The curriculum emphasizes comprehensive understanding of oral and craniofacial anatomy in health and pathology, along with applying contemporary biological concepts and research methods for diagnosing, treating, and preventing oral and craniofacial conditions.
The Oral Health Sciences MS curriculum encompasses fundamental biomedical subjects like advanced biomaterials, digital dentistry innovations, systematic review methodologies, anatomical studies, clinical pharmacology, modern laboratory practices, pain neurophysiology, oral microbiome research, and regenerative medicine - all with direct relevance to oral health. Research opportunities span numerous specialties including general dentistry advancements, dental materials science, implantology, oral radiology, microbial immunology, molecular biology, mucosal pathologies, periodontal regeneration, pulp biology, and clinical specialties such as endodontics, orthodontics, periodontics, and public health dentistry. Program objectives include:
expanding scientific knowledge in oral health research,
cultivating dental scholars through comprehensive graduate education across multiple oral health disciplines,
enabling oral health practitioners to achieve specialized expertise in their chosen fields, and
delivering advanced research training to prepare graduates for academic or industry careers in oral health sciences.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Degree Required for Admission Consideration: Applicants to the Oral Health Sciences graduate program must hold a B.D.S., D.D.S., D.M.D., or an other bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Statement of Goals: In approximately 500 to 1,000 words, address:
academic and research achievements to date,
overall career goals,
specific interest in Temple University's Oral Health Sciences graduate program, and
area and/or topic of proposed research interests.
Standardized Test Scores:
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 100
IELTS Academic: 7.0
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Resume: Current resume required.
Statement of Goals: In approximately 500 to 1,000 words, address:
academic and research achievements to date,
overall career goals,
specific interest in Temple University's Oral Health Sciences graduate program, and
area and/or topic of proposed research interests.
Standardized Test Scores:
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 100
IELTS Academic: 7.0
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Resume: Current resume required.
Tuition
USD
32,560