About the course

The Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences (DOCS) offers basic, translational, and clinical study programs in oral biology, biomedical research and health that span spatial scales from the molecular and cellular levels to the whole organism level. Studies include fundamental biological phenomena related to the development, structure, and function of the craniofacial region and the development of new therapies, biomaterials, and diagnostic tools for the treatment of diseases and disorders in the craniofacial area.

　　Oral and Craniofacial Sciences Academic Programs provides a stimulating and collegial environment to prepare motivated and qualified students for careers in academia, dental medicine, industry, and government. Student applicants to the School of Dental Medicine pre-doctoral program (First Professional DMD Program) will be invited for interviews on condition of good standing in the Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences and of satisfying the pre-doctoral program entrance requirements.

　　The Oral Biology major was renamed effective Spring 2021. Students currently enrolled in the program will be given the option to complete the program under the original major name or transfer to the new name. The last semester that students can be admitted under the original major is Spring 2021 and the last semester a student can graduate from the original major is Fall 2026. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: US$69,894

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Pittsburgh
Fall (September), 2024	Pittsburgh
Fall (August), 2025	Pittsburgh
Fall (September), 2025	Pittsburgh

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Pittsburgh

Baccalaureate degree in a natural or physical science or engineering program

　　Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a scale of 4) or its equivalent from an accredited institution

　　Minimum of three letters of recommendation. (Letters from faculty familiar with the applicant's research accomplishments are of particular value to the evaluation process.)

　　The Graduate Program in Oral Biology application form and personal statement form

　　Official transcripts of all undergraduate and prior graduate coursework (submitted directly by all colleges and universities attended)

　　TOEFL or IELTS scores (for applicants from non-English speaking countries),

　　Three letters of recommendation

　　Additional support material for international students

　　Application fee of $50. The application fee may be waived under special circumstances.

　　International students may be admitted provisionally to the program with a TOEFL below 600 (paper test), or below 250 (computer test), or below 100 (iBT), or below a Band 7.0 on the IELTS

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

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