Overview

This PhD program trains students whose goals are to pursue research in pathologies relevant to biological interactions between dental or oral structures with systemic influences originating from other organ systems or from the environment.

Outcomes

Training in this Orofacial and Skeletal Biology program at Boston University enables graduates to pursue academic and commercial positions, or further postdoctoral research.

The outcomes for successful candidates has included subsequent clinical specialty training leading to a fulfilling career in clinical practice combined with research, fundamental biological research, or a combination of both in academic and commercial settings in the US and elsewhere.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Molecular and cellular aspects of oral cancer to develop novel therapeutic opportunities
Sjοgren’s syndrome research
Osteocyte biology, obesity and systemic interactions
Osteocytes as a regulator of bone structure
Diabetic bone disease
Osteoarthritis and temporomandibular joint dysfunction
Fibrosis and connective tissue biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Schedule TOEFL®

Duolingo English Test

120

Take A Free Practice Test!

Credits

64 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Biology Dentistry View 42 other PhDs in Dentistry in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Schedule TOEFL®

Duolingo English Test

120

Take A Free Practice Test!

Other requirements

General requirements

Completed all requirements for a baccalaureate degree
Three letters of recommendation
An unofficial, English transcript of each college or university attended
Structured personal statement (1000 words total)

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Boston University and/or in United States, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

91500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 91500 USD per year during 60 months.
National

91500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 91500 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

91500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 91500 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Orofacial and Skeletal Biology.

Available Scholarships

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

About