MS in Oral Science Admissions Information
How to Apply
Students must submit applications to the program to cdm-pgadmissions@cumc.columbia.edu. Application deadline is February 9.
The MS in Oral Science program accepts applicants from US/Canadian accredited schools as well as internationally-trained applicants. All candidates must possess a bachelor's degree or international equivalent prior to the start of the program.
Requirements
Application requirements for graduates of US/Canadian accredited colleges and universities
Letters of Evaluation
Applicants must submit two letters from professors or from other individuals who can speak to their academic abilities. Letters must be on letterhead and include original hand-written signature and title.
Post-baccalaureate Testing
Preference given to applicants with at least one of the following: DAT, MCAT, GRE.
Transcripts
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities must be submitted from all post-secondary colleges and universities attended. Applicants who received their post-secondary education in the U.S. and Canada have the option of sending their official transcripts electronically through a secure file transfer with e-transcript services Parchment and National Student Clearinghouse. Official transcripts can also be emailed securely from both Parchment and National Student Clearinghouse to cdm-pgadmissions@cumc.columbia.edu. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted, nor will emailed transcripts from services other than Parchment or Student Clearinghouse. If electronic or email delivery of official transcripts through these services are unavailable at your institution, please have your sealed official transcripts sent to Columbia University College of Dental Medicine; 630 West 168th Street; New York, NY 10032.
Curriculum Vitae
Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae that includes: education (undergraduate/postgraduate coursework); work experience; research and scholarly activities; presentations, manuscripts and bibliographies; extracurricular activities; and professional achievements.
Application Fee
$125. No application fee waivers are available.
Applications requirements for graduates of non-US/Canadian colleges and universities
Letters of Evaluation
Applicants must submit two letters from professors or from other individuals who can speak to their academic abilities. Letters must be on letterhead and include original hand-written signature and title.
TOEFL
An official TOEFL score is required for all applicants (including native English speakers) who have received their undergraduate degree from a non-U.S. school. Valid official TOEFL scores that are no older than two years are required for admission.
Transcripts
Applicants who received their post-secondary education in countries other than the U.S. or Canada must have sealed official transcripts mailed from the granting institution to Columbia University College of Dental Medicine; 630 West 168th Street; New York, NY 10032. If official transcripts are not written in the English language, an original certified English translation is required. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Unfortunately, international transcripts cannot be sent electronically. In addition to official transcripts from all international post-secondary schools attended, applicants must submit an Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) Course by Course evaluation from those schools in order to be considered for admission.
Curriculum Vitae
Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae that includes: education (undergraduate/postgraduate coursework); work experience; research and scholarly activities; presentations, manuscripts and bibliographies; extracurricular activities; and professional achievements.
Application Fee
$125. No application fee waivers are available.