Master's in Dental Biomaterials

Hands-on experience led by dental health experts

As Wisconsin’s only dental school, we offer you the most advanced clinical resources and instructional technology available. Every step you take in our program will be guided by faculty and practicing professionals who uphold Marquette’s vision: to train highly skilled oral health care practitioners to bring top-quality dental care to urban and rural communities across the country — and around the world. We’ll prepare you to enter practice immediately upon graduation.

 

About the dental biomaterials master's program

Graduate students in dental biomaterials pursue the application of scientific principles to the study of dental biomaterials including relationships among compositions, physical properties, and clinical properties for dental biomaterial systems. 

The MS program in dental biomaterials is offered to individuals who want to pursue advanced study in dental biomaterials. A major component of the program is conducting a research project culminating in the successful completion of a master’s thesis and defense. Training in methods, techniques and instrumentation used in dental biomaterials research are also extended to students.

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Graduate Program Recruiter

Jack Nortman

(414) 288-5986

jack.nortman@marquette.edu



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Application Deadline

Applicants to dental biomaterials are encouraged to have their complete application submitted by February 1 to be considered for the fall entry class. Spring semester entry is possible every other year (odd years). The program director notifies admitted students regarding the starting date for their program.

Application Requirements

Read all application instructions prior to beginning an application.

  1.  completed Marquette University application form and application fee online. Applicants must apply through Marquette, or they are not considered for admission. In addition, applicants may also apply through the Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS) operated by the American Dental Education Association (ADEA), but it is not required.
  2. Transcripts:
    • Submit copies of all current and previous college/universities except Marquette1
  3. Three letters of recommendation reflecting the applicant’s clinical and academic abilities.
  4. GRE scores strongly recommended (General Test only).
  5. A curriculum vitae and a personal statement.
  6. (For international applicants only) a TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.

1 Upon admission, final official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities, with certified English translations if original language is not English, must be submitted to the Graduate School within the first five weeks of the term of admission or a hold preventing registration for future terms will be placed on the student’s record. 

Teaching assistantships in the Dental Biomaterials program are not typically available. Research assistantships are occasionally available but rely on current funding status of program faculty. Private scholarships may be available. U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to apply for need-based federal aid (loans) to help fund their educational expenses.