Information stated under the description of the Certificate program (items 2-5 on previous page) also applies to the M.S./Certificate program, with the exception of research.
A thesis, based upon scholarly research, will constitute a partial requirement for a master of science degree in oral sciences. The graduate student, in consultation with the graduate program director in endodontics, will be primarily responsible for selecting a thesis advisor and thesis committee.
The M.S. thesis advisor may be a member of the Department of Endodontics or another department of the College of Dentistry or the University. At least one member of the thesis committee must be a faculty member from the Department of Endodontics.
All graduate students will write a research planning document, or a protocol. The protocol will be presented before the thesis committee and invited faculty. Copies of the protocol will be made available to all interested parties, upon request.
Other faculty and graduate students may attend the final thesis examination.
The minimum number of graduate credit semester hours required for the master of science degree with a major in endodontics will normally be 30 semester hours.
The program will have a "vertical" curriculum. That is, early in the program, the majority of time will be devoted to clinical courses and patient care, with more time for research at the conclusion of the program.
Stipends will be allocated to graduate students according to funding availability. This will be determined on a yearly basis.
All graduate students are subject to the rules of the Graduate College as set forth in the Manual of Rules and Regulations of the Graduate College. Failure to fulfill or comply with requirements and guidelines as stated in the Graduate Program Information documents of the department shall constitute grounds for altering or extending the student's program, including probation or dismissal.