Curriculum

The specific curriculum for each student will be slightly different, depending on a student's background and goals. The specific course of study will be designed by the student and his/her mentor when beginning the program. A typical course load for a recent student is listed below. Hours per class are give in parentheses, e.g. (3).

Fall, Year 1

MSE 280: Physical Materials I (3)
BST 601: Biostatistics (3)
PG 797: Advanced Restorative Technique (ART) (3)
Elective Course (see possible choices below) (3)
CD 632: Journal Club (1)

Spring, Year 1

PG 783: Advanced Dental Materials I (3)
BST 602: Biostatistics (3)
PG 797: Advanced Restorative Technique (ART) (3)
Elective Course (see possible choices below) (3)
CD 632: Journal Club (1)

Summer, Year 1

PG 787: Advanced Clinical Dentistry (ACD) (3)
CD 632: Journal Club (1)
CD 698: Non-Thesis Research (3)

Fall, Year 2

MSE 363: Characterization of Materials (3)
PG 787: Advanced Clinical Dentistry (ACD) (3)
PG 784: Advanced Dental Materials II (3)
CD 632: Journal Club (1)
CD 698: Non-Thesis Research (3)

Spring, Year 2

CD 683: Advanced Dental Materials III (3)
PG 787: Advanced Clinical Dentistry (ACD) (3)
Elective Course (see possible choices below) (3)
CD 632: Journal Club (1)
CD 699: Thesis Research (3)

Summer, Year 2

PG 787: Advanced Clinical Dentistry (ACD) (3)
CD 632: Journal Club (1)
CD 699: Thesis Research (3)