Program Overview

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Program

The Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology program offers a Master's degree with a Major Code of ORPA. The program has specific admissions criteria and requirements.

Program Details

• Program: Master’s
• Degree: MS
• Major Code: ORPA
• Admissions Terms:
  • Summer II (with a deadline of March 10, 2026)
  • Fall Graduate School Fellowships (with a recommended deadline of December 16, 2025)
• Test Requirements:
  • GRE not required
  • INDB or NBDE scores required to begin the program
• Letters of Recommendation:
  • 3 letters are required
  • It is strongly recommended that one letter be from the Dean or Academic Dean of the dental school where the applicant graduated, including class ranking
  • Another letter should be from an Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist familiar with the applicant
• International Applicants:
  • TOEFL with a minimum score of 90 on the internet-based test
  • IELTS score with a minimum of 7.5
  • Duolingo English Test score (no more than two years old)
• Other Requirements:
  • In addition to the University’s required application materials, applicants should review the information below for additional expectations or application requirements
  • Supplemental Document: Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Professional and Research Interests: Should discuss educational, research, work, or personal experience relevant to the proposed plan of dental study and professional goals

Admission Considerations

• Only in unusual circumstances and after consultation with the program are other admission terms considered.
• Preference will be given to applications received by the UNC Graduate School by December 16, 2025.