Program Overview

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Master of Science in Craniofacial Science (MSc)

The Faculty of Dentistry offers advanced study leading to the MSc in Craniofacial Science through one of the following areas of study:

• Research in Population Health will explore the complex interactions (social, cultural, environmental) that affect the oral health of individuals, communities and populations.
• Oral health related clinical research includes both interventional and observational studies focusing on the following: disease prevention, diagnosis, risk, treatment, prognosis and health care.
• Basic science research in the areas of biomaterials, cell biology, developmental biology, microbiology and molecular biology is available.

Overview

For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website.

Quick Facts

• Faculty: Faculty of Dentistry
• Academic Unit: Faculty of Dentistry
• Specialization: Craniofacial Science
• Mode of delivery: In person at UBC Vancouver
• Program Components: Coursework + Thesis required
• Tuition (First Year): Domestic: $5,626.02 | International: $9,883.98
• Median Funding: 50% of students receive $6,297 or more funding per year in the first 2 years, before tuition and fees

Admission Information & Requirements

1) Check Eligibility

Minimum Academic Requirements

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:

• Canada or the United States
• International countries other than the United States Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements. Please review the program website carefully to understand the program requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.

English Language Test

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application. Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:

TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet-based

• Overall score requirement: 93
• Reading: 22
• Writing: 21
• Speaking: 21
• Listening: 22

IELTS: International English Language Testing System

• Overall score requirement: 7.0
• Reading: 6.5
• Writing: 6.5
• Speaking: 6.5
• Listening: 6.5

Other Test Scores

Some programs require additional test scores such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Test (GMAT). The requirements for this program are: The GRE is not required.

Prior degree, course and other requirements

Prior Degree Requirements

Students admitted to the M.Sc. degree program normally possess a bachelor's degree in one of the major recognized fields of dentistry or a related area.

2) Meet Deadlines

Application open dates and deadlines for an upcoming intake have not yet been configured in the admissions system. Please check back later.

3) Prepare Application

Transcripts

All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study. Document submission requirements depend on whether your institution of study is within Canada or outside of Canada.

Letters of reference

Applicants have to submit 3 references to apply to this graduate program. Please review our general information on reference letters, including the types of references (e.g. academic, professional) that you may be asked for and how the references will be collected. Additionally, you can view short videos on how to identify and approach reference writers.

Statement of Interest

Many programs require a statement of interest, sometimes called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.

Supervision

Students in research-based programs usually require a faculty member to function as their thesis supervisor. Please follow the instructions provided by each program whether applicants should contact faculty members.

Instructions regarding thesis supervisor contact for this program

Applicants should browse faculty profiles and indicate in their application who they are interested in working with. No commitment from a supervisor prior to applying is necessary, but contacting faculty members is encouraged.

Tuition & Financial Support

Tuition

Fees| Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat| International
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Application Fee| $118.50| $168.25
Tuition *
Installments per year| 3| 3
Tuition per installment| $1,875.34| $3,294.66
Tuition per year
(plus annual increase, usually 2%-5%)| $5,626.02| $9,883.98
Int. Tuition Award (ITA) per year (if eligible)| | $3,200.00 (-)
Other Fees and Costs
Student Fees (yearly)| $1,144.10 (approx.)
Costs of living| Estimate your costs of living with our interactive tool in order to start developing a financial plan for your graduate studies.

Financial Support

Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options, including merit-based (i.e. based on your academic performance) and need-based (i.e. based on your financial situation) opportunities.

Funding Statistics

Based on the criteria outlined below, 10 students within this program were included in this study because they received funding through UBC in the form of teaching, research, academic assistantships or internal or external awards with a mean of $16,158 and a median of$6,297.

Enrolment, Duration & Other Stats

ENROLMENT DATA

| 2023| 2022| 2021| 2020| 2019
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Applications| 36| 39| 38| 24| 19
Offers| 4| 7| 13| 8| 5
New Enrolment| 4| 6| 9| 8| 3
Total Enrolment| 17| 21| 18| 12| 8

Completion Rates & Times

This program has a graduation rate of 91% based on 11 students admitted between 2015 - 2018. Based on 15 graduations between 2020 - 2023 the minimum time to completion is 1.36 years and the maximum time is 3.29 years with an average of 2.28 years of study.

Research Supervisors

Supervision

Students in research-based programs usually require a faculty member to function as their thesis supervisor. Please follow the instructions provided by each program whether applicants should contact faculty members.

Instructions regarding thesis supervisor contact for this program

Applicants should browse faculty profiles and indicate in their application who they are interested in working with. No commitment from a supervisor prior to applying is necessary, but contacting faculty members is encouraged.

Sample Thesis Submissions

• Key periods of morphogenetic change in human primary teeth during the fetal period
• Prognostic factors influencing treatment outcomes of luxation injuries in permanent teeth
• Comparative analysis of restorative approach and endodontic treatment outcomes
• Antibiofilm efficacy of DJK-5 hydrogel as an intracanal medicament
• Comparative accuracy of electronic apex locators for detecting apical constriction
• Effectiveness of an interactive preventative dental program for elementary school-aged children
• Caregivers' perceptions of hospital-based dental care for their autistic children
• Physico-chemical and mechanical properties of 3D printed, milled, and conventional polymers for interim dental restoration
• Combined torsional and cyclic fatigue resistance of rotary endodontic files
• Evaluation of the accuracy of digital workflow for implant-supported full arch fixed dental prostheses using micro-CT (novel research)
• Influence of photosensitizer loading on the physicochemical and antimicrobial properties of a denture resin for additive manufacturing
• Dental resin blend loaded with zinc oxide nanoparticles and ruthenium II complex : an innovative approach towards antimicrobial photodynamic therapy
• Embryonic depletion of CSF1R+ cells drive changes in the skull and craniofacial muscles of postnatal offspring
• Minimally instrumented endodontic protocol with multisonic irrigation : an assessment of treatment outcome
• Using markers of proliferation to predict the progression of oral dysplasia
• Comparison of patient-reported outcomes between the Invisalign palatal expander and rapid maxillary expansion : a prospective clinical trial
• Maxillary molar distalization with the Carriere Motion Appliance : a comparison of two protocols
• Palatal morphology in adult obstructive sleep apnea : dental study models evaluation
• Exploring the decisions made by pediatric dentists when choosing behaviour management strategies for children with autism
• The antibacterial effect of bioceramic root canal sealers against multispecies dental biofilm in a novel ex vivo model
• Professionally guided oral self-care training for young orthodontic patients
• Oral health equity in aging populations : a scoping review and secondary data analysis of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
• Efficiency and predictability of Invisalign G8 features in maxillary posterior arch expansion
• Outcome analysis of endodontic microsurgery in UBC’s graduate endodontics program
• Effect of bioceramic fillers on antibiofilm and remineralization properties of flowable composite used as clear aligner attachments
• Indigenous cultural safety and humility training in undergraduate dental programs
• Feasibility and effectiveness of remote dental education to promote child dental health assisted by child caregivers of South-East Asian ancestry
• Indigenizing oral health providers’ curriculum worldwide and in Canada
• Kinetics of silanization and its effects on the bond strength of resin cement to glass and synthetic glass-matrix ceramics
• Snoring as a predictor of treatment outcomes in oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea patients

Related Programs

Same specialization

• Doctor of Philosophy in Craniofacial Science (PhD)

Same Academic Unit

• Doctor of Philosophy in Craniofacial Science (PhD)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Craniofacial Science and Diploma in Endodontics (PhD/Dip. Endodontics)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Craniofacial Science and Diploma in Orthodontics (PhD/Dip. Orthodontics)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Craniofacial Science and Diploma in Pediatric Dentistry (PhD/Dip. Pediatric Dentistry)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Craniofacial Science and Diploma in Periodontics (PhD/Dip. Periodontics)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Craniofacial Science and Diploma in Prosthodontics (PhD/Dip. Prosthodontics)
• Master of Science in Craniofacial Science and Diploma in Endodontics (MSc/Dip. Endodontics)
• Master of Science in Craniofacial Science and Diploma in Orthodontics (MSc/Dip. Orthodontics)
• Master of Science in Craniofacial Science and Diploma in Pediatric Dentristy (MSc/Dip. Pediatric Dentistry)
• Master of Science in Craniofacial Science and Diploma in Periodontics (MSc/Dip. Periodontics)
• Master of Science in Craniofacial Science and Diploma in Prosthodontics (MSc/Dip. Prosthodontics)

Further Information

Specialization

Craniofacial Science covers the following areas of study:

• Research in Population Health explores the complex interactions (social, cultural, environmental) that affect the oral health of individuals, communities and populations.
• Oral health related clinical research includes both interventional and observational studies focusing on the following: disease prevention, diagnosis, risk, treatment, prognosis and health care.
• Basic science research in the areas of biomaterials, cell biology, developmental biology, microbiology and molecular biology is available.

Faculty

Faculty of Dentistry

Academic Unit

Faculty of Dentistry

Program Identifier

VGMMSC-FT

Classification

Medical, health and life sciences » Clinical medicine » Dentistry and oral health
Medical, health and life sciences » Clinical medicine » Dentistry and oral health » Oral and maxillofacial surgery
Medical, health and life sciences » Clinical medicine » Dentistry and oral health » Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics