Back to search
PhDRecommended
PhD of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences
- Pittsburgh, United States
- 4.5 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Doctor of Philosophy in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences offered on campus by the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced subject knowledge in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences. Strengthen critical analysis
- evidence-based reasoning
- and clear communication through research-oriented study and evaluation of evidence. Research-specific competencies depend on the approved doctoral project and supervision.
Career outcomes
- Potential pathways include subject-related research
- academic study
- and specialist project roles connected to Oral and Craniofacial Sciences. Eligibility depends on experience and employer requirements.
Curriculum
- Study centres on a separate core curriculum with a choice of craniofacial and dental genetics or craniofacial tissue regeneration
- taking four to five years. The programme is delivered on campus through the School of Dental Medicine (Oral and Craniofacial Sciences). The subject listing does not give the full course list
- credit total or sequence
- which are held on the programme's department page.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor or master degree as set by each programme
- programme-specific GPA
- references and English scores.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor or master degree as set by each programme
Language tests
- IELTS Varies by programme
How to apply
- Choose the programme and check its deadline and requirements on the department or school website. Each school runs its own admissions. Apply online through the school's application and pay its fee. Upload transcripts
- the documents the programme lists and an English test score. Accept the offer
- which may include assistantship or fellowship funding awarded by the programme. Show proof of funds to receive the I-20
- then apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $38,346 - $59,822 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Pittsburgh Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Dental Medicine |
| Department | Oral and Craniofacial Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Graduate fellowships, scholarships, and teaching or research assistantships may be offered by individual schools and departments. International eligibility, nominations, amounts, and available places depend on the specific programme; awards are not guaranteed. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4.5 years.
Tuition is $38,346 - $59,822 USD per year. The estimated living cost is $14,377 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Varies by programme.