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Nov 24, 2024
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2015-2016 Augusta University Graduate and Professional Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Doctor of Philosophy with a Major in Oral Biology and Maxillofacial Pathology
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Description
The Oral Biology and Maxillofacial Pathology program focuses on biological processes that contribute to normal development and disease processes of the oro-facial complex. Based in the Dental College of Georgia, this interdisciplinary program spans the spectrum of biomedical sciences specialties to include Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology and Pathology. The oral biology investigators have a wide range of research interests including oral cancer, bone metabolism, tissue regeneration, properties and biocompatibility of biomedical materials, oxidative stress and inflammation, diabetes and hypertension.
Admissions Information
Please see the Office of Academic Admissions website for specific admissions information: http://www.gru.edu/admissions/graduate/phd-biomedical.php
Financial Support
Students accepted as full time students into the program may be eligible for a Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA), which provides a competitive stipend ($24,000 for the 2014/2015 academic year) as well as a reduced tuition fee of only $25 per semester. Graduate Research Assistants also receive, at no cost to them, single-person health insurance under the student group policy. Continuation of an assistantship is contingent on the availability of funds and on satisfactory academic progress. Students are responsible for paying standard required student fees each semester.
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First Year Biomedical Sciences PhD Core Curriculum
Second Year and Beyond: Oral Biology and Maxillofacial Pathology Advanced Curriculum
The Doctor of Philosophy curriculum is not lock-step; students do not graduate as a class at the end of a specific semester. The average time to degree is approximately 5 years of full-time, year-round study; acceptable duration of the program is between 3 and 7 years. The number and type of advanced (2nd year and beyond) or elective courses vary, and may include courses within the Oral Biology and Maxillofacial Pathology program as well as courses in other disciplines.
Oral Biology and Maxillofacial Pathology Required Courses
Elective Course Options (Minimum of eight credit hours)
Additional Requirements
In addition to specific course requirements, students must complete additional PhD degree requirements, including satisfactory performance on the Comprehensive Examination, development and approval of a research proposal, writing and approval of the doctoral dissertation, and satisfactory performance on the Final Oral Examination (dissertation defense). See PhD Student Guide for additional requirements and details. |
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