Doctor of Science in Dentistry in Dental Public Health (for Dentists) 36 months PHD Program By Boston University |Top Universities

Doctor of Science in Dentistry in Dental Public Health (for Dentists)

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Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

DentistryMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Dentistry

Study Level

PHD

The DScD program in Dental Public Health aims to train dentists for leadership roles in the practice of dental public health, research, and teaching in an academic setting. Successful completion of coursework, a public health project, and an oral competency examination-along with an original dissertation-are required in this minimum three-year degree program. The program provides the student with in-depth knowledge and practical experience in epidemiology and biostatistics. The program also provides broad knowledge and practical experience in health care management and finance, social and cultural determinants of health, preventive dentistry, and health education and behavioral sciences. Students take courses at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine and relevant courses at the Boston University School of Public Health. Students have several opportunities to conduct research and publish papers in professional journals. Graduates of the DScD program are educationally qualified to challenge the American Board of Dental Public Health examination. Curriculum The following list shows the core courses and some, but not all, suggested elective courses that are available for DScD students. The Year 1 curriculum encompasses the core requirements of the Dental Public Health training (i.e., required courses for the MSD in Dental Public Health). In addition to the required courses, curriculum for each student is designed based on the student’s interest and research requirements.

Program overview

Main Subject

Dentistry

Study Level

PHD

The DScD program in Dental Public Health aims to train dentists for leadership roles in the practice of dental public health, research, and teaching in an academic setting. Successful completion of coursework, a public health project, and an oral competency examination-along with an original dissertation-are required in this minimum three-year degree program. The program provides the student with in-depth knowledge and practical experience in epidemiology and biostatistics. The program also provides broad knowledge and practical experience in health care management and finance, social and cultural determinants of health, preventive dentistry, and health education and behavioral sciences. Students take courses at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine and relevant courses at the Boston University School of Public Health. Students have several opportunities to conduct research and publish papers in professional journals. Graduates of the DScD program are educationally qualified to challenge the American Board of Dental Public Health examination. Curriculum The following list shows the core courses and some, but not all, suggested elective courses that are available for DScD students. The Year 1 curriculum encompasses the core requirements of the Dental Public Health training (i.e., required courses for the MSD in Dental Public Health). In addition to the required courses, curriculum for each student is designed based on the student’s interest and research requirements.

Admission Requirements

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Applicants hold a four-year Bachelor’s degree from an accredited US institution or its international equivalent.  If you have earned a three-year degree that is the equivalent of a four-year degree in the US, it will be accepted in the admissions process.  Other English Language Requirements: TOEFL Paper Based score of at least 600.

36 Months
Jan-2000

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