Master of Science in Dental Research

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) offers a program of study and research leading to the degree of Master of Science to all scholars qualified to proceed into graduate study. Applicants must hold an approved bachelor's degree, may or may not hold a dental degree, and may or may not be interested in dental specialization. Evidence must be shown of excellent scholarship, research potential, and a career interest in academic dentistry.

The Master of Science program has a minimum duration of two years combining a rigorous academic curriculum comprised of at least 22 credits of didactic study with 18 credits of thesis scholarship and research, leading to the degree of Master of Science in Dental Research.

A Bachelor's degree, or equivalent level of education and/or training, is required for admission to the program. Official transcripts from all post-secondary education completed prior to enrolling in dental school. If the university awarded you a degree, the degree conferral must be included on the transcript. Minimum overall score of 90 or above achieved on the internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Minimum test scores of 7.0 achieved on the Academic format of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)