Masters of Science in Oral Biology
CURRICULUM
COURSE & RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
Completed through a Service-affiliated postgraduate dental school.
RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS
Students work with a research committee of at least 3 faculty members (one of whom is the primary advisor), learn the research process, formulate a research question, write a research proposal, conduct the study using a statistically determined sample size, analyze data using appropriate statistical tests, document research experiences and results in a thesis or publishable paper format, and present the research in a public forum as determined by the research committee and supported by available funding at the program location.
Using MHS, DoD, and USU knowledge gap priorities to guide thematic areas for investigation, Students choose their own research topic. It is expected that students will become involved in a combination of clinical, laboratory, and dental public health (survey) research projects distributed throughout our programs. The type of project selected is the choice of the resident and their primary research mentor. It is expected that research will be conducted in a high quality manner.
ADMISSION
We do not accept students outside of the military. We only accept students already enrolled in a Service-affiliated postgraduate dental school.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Tuition and fees are waived for all students.
Students retain active duty benefits.
SERVICE OBLIGATION
There are no service obligations for any applicant accepted to the program.
All officers are strongly encouraged to seek official clarification from their respective personnel offices.