Master of Science in Dental Sciences: Clinical and Translational Science
Master of Science in Dental Sciences: Clinical and Translational Science
University of Rochester Plan A; 30 Credit Hour Requirement
Required Core Courses: 13 credits
| Course | Title | Offered | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN 419 | Dental Research Seminar (total of 4.0 credits required) | Fall and Spring semesters, annually | 1.0/ 4.0 overall |
| DEN 420 | Biology of the Periodontium | Spring, odd years | 1.0 |
| DEN 426 | Fundamentals of Dental Caries | Fall semester, annually | 1.0 |
| IND 506 | Ethics and Professional Integrity in Research | Fall semester, annually | 0.0 |
| IND 417 | Workshop in Scientific Communications | Spring semester, annually | 1.0 |
| BST 463 | Introduction to Biostatistics | Fall semester, annually | 3.0 |
| BST 465 | Design of Clinical Trials | Spring semester, annually | 3.0 |
Required Research: 10-12 credits
| Course | Title | Offered | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN 495 | Master’s Research | Fall, Spring, Summer annually | 10.0-12.0 |
Elective courses are selected in consultation with the research advisor and program director. The following courses are only some of the possible elective courses from which degree candidates can choose.
Elective Courses: 5-7 credits
| Course | Title | Offered | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN 418 | Oral Microbiology | Fall semester, odd years | 2.0 |
| DEN 421 | Craniofacial Growth and Development | Spring semester, odd years | 1.0 |
| DEN 423 | Oral Epidemiology I | Fall semester, annually | 1.0 |
| DEN 424 | Oral Epidemiology II | Spring semester, annually | 1.0 |
| DEN 425 | Saliva/Salivary Glands | Spring semester, even years | 2.0 |
| PM 401 | Quantitative Methods in Public Health Research | Fall semester, annually | 3.0 |
| PM 410 | Introduction to Data Management (SAS) | Fall and summer semesters, annually | 3.0 |
| PM 413 | Field Epidemiology | Fall semester, annually | 3.0 |
| PM 416 | Epidemiological Methods | Spring semester, annually | 3.0 |
| PM 419 | Recruitment/Retention of Human Subjects | Fall semester, annually | 3.0 |
| PM 442 | Nutritional Epidemiology | Spring semester, annually | 3.0 |
| PM 458 | Qualitative Health Care Research | Spring semester, annually | 3.0 |
| PM 488 | Experimental Therapeutics | Fall, even years | 3.0 |