Overview

Here at our renowned research institution, you can participate in exciting studies ranging from stem cell biology to pancreatic cancer, as well as oral health issues. Options for community outreach activities are outstanding, too, thanks to our urban location and longstanding commitment to service.

Our approach to clinical care is comprehensive and holistic, emphasizing oral health care in the context of the patient’s overall dental and general health. Combined with our mentorship model, this approach results in high-quality, faculty-guided student care.

Features

At GSDM, education is competency-based: students are assessed individually, progressing at their own rates after demonstrating competency with each procedure.

Above all, our Dental Medicine (Advanced Standing) program at Boston University emphasizes engaged, active learning. You’ll be continually challenged to explore and inquire. And you’ll acquire lifelong skills in critical thinking, reflection, and self-evaluation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Endodontics
Preclinical Endodontics
Preclinical Implantology
Pharmacology
Oral Diagnosis/Radiology
Oral Medicine
General Medicine and Dental Correlations
Pain Control

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

64 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Dentistry View 41 other PhDs in Dentistry in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CAAPID application

Applicants can update certain sections of the CAAPID application after submission, until the CAAPID cycle closes:

Clinical, professional, volunteer, research and teaching experience
Test results (INBDE, NBDE, and TOEFL), which must be submitted directly by the testing agency to CAAPID
Visa or citizenship status
Address and contact information

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

96076 USD / year

≈ 96076 USD / year
Out-of-State

96076 USD / year

≈ 96076 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

96076 USD / year

≈ 96076 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Dental Medicine (Advanced Standing).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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