Curriculum

The specific curriculum for each student will be slightly different, depending on a student's background and goals. The specific course of study will be designed by the student and his/her mentor when beginning the program. A typical course load for a recent student is listed below. Hours per class are give in parentheses, e.g. (3).

Fall, Year 1

MSE 280: Physical Materials I (3)
BST 601: Biostatistics (3)
PG 797: Advanced Restorative Technique (ART) (3)
Elective Course (see possible choices below) (3)
CD 632: Journal Club (1)

Spring, Year 1

PG 783: Advanced Dental Materials I (3)
BST 602: Biostatistics (3)
PG 797: Advanced Restorative Technique (ART) (3)
Elective Course (see possible choices below) (3)
CD 632: Journal Club (1)

Summer, Year 1

PG 787: Advanced Clinical Dentistry (ACD) (3)
CD 632: Journal Club (1)
CD 698: Non-Thesis Research (3)

Fall, Year 2

MSE 363: Characterization of Materials (3)
PG 787: Advanced Clinical Dentistry (ACD) (3)
PG 784: Advanced Dental Materials II (3)
CD 632: Journal Club (1)
CD 698: Non-Thesis Research (3)

Spring, Year 2

CD 683: Advanced Dental Materials III (3)
PG 787: Advanced Clinical Dentistry (ACD) (3)
Elective Course (see possible choices below) (3)
CD 632: Journal Club (1)
CD 699: Thesis Research (3)

Summer, Year 2

PG 787: Advanced Clinical Dentistry (ACD) (3)
CD 632: Journal Club (1)
CD 699: Thesis Research (3)

Optional Year 3 (each semester)

PG 787: Advanced Clinical Dentistry (ACD) (3)
CD 632: Journal Club (1)
Teaching Assignments, Dental School Preclinical Courses
Advanced Research Assignments

Several opportunities may be offered to students in their third year of study. Some students may choose to pursue an academic career; the third year is designed to provide additional tools for such a career choice. Some students may wish to write a grant suitable for submission to the NIH for funded research. Foreign students may be considered for admission to an advanced standing program leading to a DMD degree. Some students may wish to participate in the teaching mission of the School, either in the clinical or didactic arena. Depending on the course of study, students may be supported as part-time faculty of the School of Dentistry. The third year is variable, and is optional to selected students.