Master of Science (MS)
(For Students Pursuing a Postgraduate Certificate)
The Master of Science program is designed for dentists who wish to pursue a master’s degree combining graduate education with a postgraduate certificate program (endodontics, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics, or advanced education in general dentistry). The program provides an interdisciplinary graduate foundation in the biological and clinical sciences to prepare for careers in dental research, dental education, the practice of dentistry or a dental specialty.
Three years
An option to study for the PhD degree in combination with specialty training may be arranged for highly motivated individuals.
Curriculum MS with Thesis
Required courses study includes completion of a thesis research project, which is a requirement of the program. Students have the opportunity to select research advisors from several disciplines and research topics from many basic and clinical sciences.
Students are required to have a minimum of 30 semester hours in courses acceptable for credit toward a graduate degree, as follows:
Courses Credits
Required:
DBMS 605- Scientific Writing 1
DBMS 638 - Biostatistics (or equivalent) 3
DBMS 799 -Thesis research 6
Recommended
DBMS 608 Intro to BMS Research 1
Additional credits (19) in courses approved by postgraduate program director, see Graduate Scool website for available courses https://surfs.umaryland.edu/SIMS/bwcksch d.p_disp_dyn_sched
Total 30
All students must maintain a 3.0 (B) or better academic average. Each student will be required to write a thesis based on the master’s research and to defend it orally.
MS Non Thesis Option
The requirements for the Master of Science degree are identical to those for the thesis program including the course work. However, a passing grade on a written comprehensive examination is also required.
Academic Advisors
Students enrolled in the Master of Science program will have their respective specialty program director as their academic advisor.
Admission Requirements
- Applicants must be concurrently enrolled in a dental specialty program at the School of Dentistry and the University of Maryland Graduate School.
- Once admitted residents will receive online application information at Orientation.
NOTE: How to apply for Specialty program: Applications for the specialty certificate programs may be obtained by contacting the Office of Admissions and Career Advancement, University of Maryland
School of Dentistry, 650 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD 21201
Additional information about graduate studies at the University of Maryland is available by visiting the Graduate School website. http://graduate.umaryland.edu/
Curriculum
(For Students Pursuing a Postgraduate Certificate)
The Master of Science program is designed for dentists who wish to pursue a master’s degree combining graduate education with a postgraduate certificate program (endodontics, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics, or advanced education in general dentistry). The program provides an interdisciplinary graduate foundation in the biological and clinical sciences to prepare for careers in dental research, dental education, the practice of dentistry or a dental specialty.
Length of Program
Three years
An option to study for the PhD degree in combination with specialty training may be arranged for highly motivated individuals.
MS with Thesis
Required courses study includes completion of a thesis research project, which is a requirement of the program. Students have the opportunity to select research advisors from several disciplines and research topics from many basic and clinical sciences.
Students are required to have a minimum of 30 semester hours in courses acceptable for credit toward a graduate degree, as follows:
Required:
Recommended
| DBMS 608 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences Research | 1 |
Additional credits (19) in courses approved by postgraduate program director, see Graduate School website for available courses https://surfs.umaryland.edu/SIMS/bwckschd.p_disp_dyn_sched
Total 30
All students must maintain a 3.0 (B) or better academic average. Each student will be required to write a thesis based on the master’s research and to defend it orally.
MS Non Thesis Option
The requirements for the Master of Science degree are identical to those for the thesis program including the course work. However, a passing grade on a written comprehensive examination is also required.
Academic Advisors
Students enrolled in the Master of Science program will have their respective specialty program director as their academic advisor.
Admission Requirements
- Applicants must be concurrently enrolled in a dental specialty program at the School of Dentistry and the University of Maryland Graduate School.
- Once admitted residents will receive online application information at Orientation.
NOTE: How to apply for Specialty program: Applications for the specialty certificate programs may be obtained by contacting the Office of Admissions and Career Advancement, University of Maryland
School of Dentistry, 650 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD 21201
Additional information about graduate studies at the University of Maryland is available by visiting the Graduate School website. http://graduate.umaryland.edu/