Overview

In accordance with the Ph.D. program requirements at the University of Missouri - Kansas City, you will also complete original research and a dissertation aimed at addressing a significant problem in the oral and craniofacial sciences.

Careers

This Oral and Craniofacial Sciences Ph.D. program prepares you for high-level careers in academia and biomedical engineering and research.
Graduates go on to work in universities and private enterprises where they conduct ground-breaking research in the field.

Potential careers:

Biomedical engineer
Research scientist
Medical scientist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Genetics and Biochemistry of Cranial Facial Biology
Biomaterials for the Dental Specialist
Oral Pathology
Biomaterials for the Restorative and General Dentist
Special Problems in Pharmacology
Physiology of Oral Mineralized Tissues
Immunopathology
Molecular Biology of Oral Microflora

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

More details

March 1: first consideration deadline for fall semester entry, with rolling admissions after that
Spring semester: rolling admissions

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kansas City, United States

Disciplines

Dentistry View 41 other PhDs in Dentistry in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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General requirements

Evaluation criteria includes:

Transcripts. Analysis of transcripts from all prior institutions is required.
Letters of recommendation. Three letters of recommendation are required from current or former instructors and/or mentors who are familiar with the applicant’s past achievements and research ability.
Personal statement from applicant. The applicant must submit a letter describing why he or she is interested in pursuing an Interdisciplinary PhD study in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, how the experience of the program may be used by the candidate in the future, and a list of potential research interests.
Interviews. Interviews are not required; however, interviews are preferred and will be arranged upon the candidate’s request. Successful interviews may enhance the candidate’s chance of acceptance.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

24310 USD / year

≈ 24310 USD / year
Out-of-State

24310 USD / year

≈ 24310 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9684 USD / year

≈ 9684 USD / year

Living costs

Kansas City

United States

980 - 1596 USD / month

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

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Available Scholarships

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