Program Overview

Program Overview

The Doctor of Science in Dentistry (DScD) in Endodontics is a program that requires a minimum of 36 months of full-time enrollment. The course of study is developed by the chair of the Department of Endodontics and the student’s research mentor.

Curriculum

Didactic Requirements

The didactic requirements for the program consist of the following courses:

• SDM OB 763 Basic Process in Oral Biology
• SDM OB 766 Oral Immunology and Microbiology
• SDM OB 830 Research Writing
• SDM PH 763 Bioethics and Law
• SDM PH 803 Biostatistics

Research Requirements

The research requirements for the program consist of the following courses:

• SDM EN 991 Research: Endodontics
• SDM EN 992 Research: Endodontics
• SDM EN 993 Research: Endodontics

Program Completion

Completion of the program is not tracked by unit accumulation but by successful completion of individual courses and duration requirements.

Accreditation

Boston University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).