University
of Florida College of Dentistry Graduate Admissions: Dental Biomaterials
Program
The Department
of Dental Biomaterials, in conjunction with the Department of
Materials Science and Engineering of the College of Engineering,
offers a graduate program leading to either a M.S. or a Ph.D. in
Materials Science and Engineering with specialization in Dental
Biomaterials.
Most of the course work is
taken through the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Thesis
and dissertation research is conducted within either department. Graduate
research assistantships are available through both departments.
Areas of research emphasis
within dental materials include failure analysis and design of ceramic
based restorations, thermocompatibility assessment of metal-ceramic systems,
color analysis of dental ceramics, controlled release of therapeutic agents
in dentistry, wear analysis of resin based composites, dental composite
material and dentin bonding agent, and surface properties of dental materials.
Graduates of this program
will develop expertise in the design and performance of independent research
and will receive some experience in the preparation of research grant applications.
Graduate students will also receive limited training in the preparation
and presentation of lecture materials to prepare them for academic career
opportunities in the field of dentistry.
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to download flyer with program description (PDF, 705KB)
Application
Process:
Please note this program
does not participate in PASS. Applicants apply only to The University
of Florida College of Dentistry and send materials directly to:
Venita Sposetti, Assistant Dean of Admissions, The University
of Florida, P O Box 100402, Gainesville, FL 32610-0402.
. Graduate Application. Available
for download at the Graduate
School
. Original official transcripts
sent from the College both undergraduate and Dental
. A non-refundable application
fee of $30 payable to The University of Florida.
. Photograph 2x2
. Graduate
Record Examination scores
See additional Conditions
Of Enrollment
International Students:
Students having degrees from institutions not accredited by the American
Dental Association will be considered for admission only after it has been
determined that their academic backgrounds are equivalent to requirements
set forth by the Council on Dental Education. Additional applicant materials
required for International applicants are as follows:
1. Official academic records
corresponding to the transcripts issued in the United States (certificates,
mark sheets, study lists, examination results, etc.) from dental schools
and all other colleges and universities attended.*
2. All transcripts must be
translated and certified by the Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.,
P.O. Box 92970, Milwaukee, WI 3202-0970, (414) 289-3400. www.ece.org
A "course-by-course" report is required from E.C.E.
3. TOEFL Scores: USE INSTITUTIONAL
CODE #5812 FOR REPORTING YOUR SCORES.**
www.toefl.org
4. National Board Scores -
Joint Commission on National
Dental Examinations
211 East Chicago Ave., #1846
Chicago, IL 60611
800-621-8099 ext 465
www.ada.org
