Education>Master's Degree Programs>Biomaterials

Frequently Asked Questions

Button: display or hide When is the MS application deadline?

  • Early decision deadline: February 1, 2022
  • Regular decision: May 15, 2022
  • After May 15, application submissions will be considered on a space-available basis.

Button: display or hide Do you accept International dentists?

Yes.

Button: display or hide Is there a minimum GPA requirement?

No. We do a holistic review of each application received.

Button: display or hide I am an international student with an ECE, is that acceptable?

Yes.

Button: display or hide Is the program STEM qualified?

Yes.

Button: display or hide Is a GRE required?

Yes. However, we also accept the DAT, MCAT. USMLE, NBDE Part I or Part II, or INBDE.

Button: display or hide Is INBDE a requirement?

No. We also accept the GRE, DAT, MCAT. USMLE, NBDE Part I or Part II.

Button: display or hide Is TOEFL required and is there a minimum score?

Yes, if your native language is not English and you attended an undergraduate institution outside the U.S. or Canada. A minimum score of 90 is required.

Button: display or hide Do you have more than one program option for the MS program in Biomaterials Science?

Yes, we have three (3) MS options. All three have the same set of required courses and are awarded the same Masters Degree:

  1. 1-year MS Biomaterials program for 30 credits (Intensive didactic)
  2. 2-year MS Biomaterials program for 36 credits (PhD/Industry research oriented)
  3. Dual MS in Biomaterials & Clinical Research program, 49-60 credits.

Button: display or hide Is it possible to complete the two-year MS program in a shorter time-frame?

Yes, the program can be completed in as little as three semesters.

Button: display or hide What is the thesis option?

The thesis option is only offered in the two-year 36 credits program. Students have the opportunity to conduct a 2-6 credits research in a Biomaterials area of their choosing.

Button: display or hide What is the non-thesis option?

The non-thesis program requires students to complete a 2 credit Independent Project in Biomaterials. This option is available in both the two-year 36 credits program and the two-year 36 credit program.

Button: display or hide Do you provide housing?

No, we do not provide housing.

Button: display or hide Are there any scholarships I can apply for?

Currently, we do not offer scholarships.

Button: display or hide What is the tuition?

Please visit the Tuition and Fees page.

Button: display or hide What kind of careers are suitable for MS Biomaterials graduates?

Opportunities in Dentistry, Medicine, Bioengineering, Biomaterials research, Medical Device Industry and further education such as PhD programs.

Button: display or hide Where are some of your Alumni to be found?

Our alumni live in Brazil, Chile, China, India, Libya, Saudi Arabia, UK, U.S. They are dentists, researchers, professors, and staff at medical device companies. For further details go to our alumni page.

Button: display or hide How do I apply?

You must apply online.

Visit the Biomaterials page for more information.