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Description
of Graduate Program
The Department of Oral Biology participates in the Medical Sciences
Interdepartmental Area (MSIA) Program in the Graduate College at the
University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). Master of Science and
Doctor of Philosophy degrees are offered with specialization in a variety
of biomedical disciplines. The opportunity exists for college graduates,
including health professionals, to pursue a graduate degree in preparation
for careers in research and teaching. The program emphasizes basic research
on clinically important problems concerned with the biological, chemical
and physical basis of issues related to oral health. Main areas of research
focus include: craniofacial physiology including developmental anomalies,
immunoregulation, dental outcomes, and dental biomaterials. It is also
possible for one to pursue dental and graduate degrees simultaneously
providing all entrance requirements are fulfilled. These studies include
course work, seminars and significant experience in research.
It is expected that students
will pursue a program of a multi- or interdisciplinary nature including
courses in at least two of the disciplines represented in the department
and courses offered on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) or UNMC
(Omaha) campuses. The thesis or dissertation will be conducted under
the direction of one or more members of the department. Graduate courses
offered on the UNL or UNMC campus, for which prerequisites are met,
may be taken by MSIA students. This allows maximum flexibility in program
design for each student. A particular strength of this program is the
degree of collaborative research between faculty of different departments
and colleges.