Program Overview

Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

The Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is a program that accepts a limited number of candidates. To be eligible, candidates must have completed a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or an international equivalent.

Program Description

The program does not involve participation in oral and maxillofacial surgery clinical care. Instead, it requires candidates to complete a major research effort related to oral and maxillofacial surgery and/or oral biology. This research is usually conducted in conjunction with research faculty of the University. The goal is for students to develop the ability to focus, analyze, and organize complex data to address an issue in a way that contributes to the literature.

Duration and Requirements

The Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) requires a minimum of 12 months of full-time enrollment.

Curriculum

Research Requirement

• SDM OS 990 Research: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Other coursework may be assigned at the discretion of the research advisor and the department chair.

Completion Requirements

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

Related Programs

• Modular Medical/Dental Integrated Curriculum (MMEDIC) Dental Track
• Doctor of Dental Medicine
• Overview of Postdoctoral Degrees and Certificates
• Applied Biomechanics
• Dental Biomaterials
• Dental Public Health
• Endodontics
• Esthetic, Digital & Operative Dentistry
• Geriatric Dental Medicine
• Oral Biology
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • CAGS in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • MSD in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • DScD in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • CAGS in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery/MD Program
• Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
• Pediatric Dentistry
• Periodontology
• Prosthodontics

Accreditation

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