Overview
About the programme
Tooth decay (caries), gum disease (periodontal inflammation) and root canal inflammation (endodontal inflammation) are caused by infections in your mouth. And there is growing evidence that these illnesses affect your overall health.
That is why our scientists within this Oral Infections and Inflammation programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam are doing research on how you can prevent these oral diseases (prevention), what causes you to develop this oral disease (etiology) and how you can best treat them.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- Experimental Preventive Dentistry, Clinical Cariology and Microbiology
- Endodontology
- Paediatric Dentistry
- Periodontology
- Oral Biochemistry
- Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
- Orthodontics
- Oral Public Health
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Dentistry View 4 other PhDs in Dentistry in NetherlandsAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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
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Other requirements
General requirements
In order to apply for a PhD programme at VU Amsterdam you will need:
- Master's degree certificate or equivalent qualification
- Curriculum vitae
- Preliminary research proposal (up to 800 words to indicate fields of interest)
- Copy of ID
- Language requirements/scores from TOEFL
Tuition Fee
- External PhD candidates pay tuition fees on a yearly basis. However, faculties offer exemptions and tuition fee waivers under certain conditions.
Living costs for Amsterdam
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Oral Infections and Inflammation.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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