M.S. Biomaterials Help

[priyamjani]

Hi all, I have completed my BDS in India and interested in this M.S. in biomaterials. But i have no experience in resarch field. I was seeking the following info:
1. Is research experience really required for admission?
2. Scope of this field
3. Any Univ accepting foreign trained dentists without GRE? Coz most of Univ sites I went thru have TOEFL and GRE as requirements, some even ask fo NBDE I scores.
Any help will be appreciated, Thank you!

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[priyamjani]

Also if anyone can let me know the range of tution fees for this course, would be helpful!

 

[ilovegoldens]

Hi there! I will try to give my opinion about your topic so that our post becomes active. Sorry but I don't know much about this field 🙁


1. Is research experience really required for admission?

It always help. Some universities value it more than others ( Harvard for example). However this field is a lot more related to research than most of the fields, so I believe it might count more. Just a guess.
I think it is not a competitive field. Research experience would be a plus, but I am sure they look at the whole package ( good scores, recommendation letters, SOP, etc)

2. Scope of this field

I believe this area seems to be a lot more related to research, after all you are learning and testing the different materials and technologies. Of course nothing stops you from doing clinical work. One might wonder how much this area increases your clinical skills tho!
I think your future would be more related to a faculty position. There is a faculty shortage in America so you would be in advantage if that was your focus, an academic career ( teaching/ researching). The reason for this lack of faculty is the fact that they make less money, so most dentists prefer a clinical career.

3. Any Univ accepting foreign trained dentists without GRE? Coz most of Univ sites I went thru have TOEFL and GRE as requirements, some even ask for NBDE I scores.

You better check the website of each school, that is where you will find more accurate details about requirements. I think most schools require the GRE for a masters degree, after all, they want to test especially your analytical writing/thinking and vocabulary since you will have to write a thesis.
There are tons of books that prepares you for that tho, just like TOEFL.
I have to say it was the hardest exam I have ever taken
When I applied for perio all the schools required that. The exception was for those who did not want to combine a certificate with the master's degree.

I would recommend you to post this topic on the residency forum. You might get more information there. And of course, visit the website of the schools you are interested in!

Good luck!!!

 

[priyamjani]

Hi there! I will try to give my opinion about your topic so that our post becomes active. Sorry but I don't know much about this field 🙁


1. Is research experience really required for admission?

It always help. Some universities value it more than others ( Harvard for example). However this field is a lot more related to research than most of the fields, so I believe it might count more. Just a guess.
I think it is not a competitive field. Research experience would be a plus, but I am sure they look at the whole package ( good scores, recommendation letters, SOP, etc)

2. Scope of this field

I believe this area seems to be a lot more related to research, after all you are learning and testing the different materials and technologies. Of course nothing stops you from doing clinical work. One might wonder how much this area increases your clinical skills tho!
I think your future would be more related to a faculty position. There is a faculty shortage in America so you would be in advantage if that was your focus, an academic career ( teaching/ researching). The reason for this lack of faculty is the fact that they make less money, so most dentists prefer a clinical career.

3. Any Univ accepting foreign trained dentists without GRE? Coz most of Univ sites I went thru have TOEFL and GRE as requirements, some even ask for NBDE I scores.

You better check the website of each school, that is where you will find more accurate details about requirements. I think most schools require the GRE for a masters degree, after all, they want to test especially your analytical writing/thinking and vocabulary since you will have to write a thesis.
There are tons of books that prepares you for that tho, just like TOEFL.
I have to say it was the hardest exam I have ever taken
When I applied for perio all the schools required that. The exception was for those who did not want to combine a certificate with the master's degree.

I would recommend you to post this topic on the residency forum. You might get more information there. And of course, visit the website of the schools you are interested in!

Good luck!!!

Thanks a lot, will go through all school websites...

 

[priyamjani]

Does any one know how much you need to score in GRE for acceptance in MS Biomaterials?

 

[confused tooth]

Hi all, I have completed my BDS in India and interested in this M.S. in biomaterials. But i have no experience in resarch field. I was seeking the following info:
1. Is research experience really required for admission?
2. Scope of this field
3. Any Univ accepting foreign trained dentists without GRE? Coz most of Univ sites I went thru have TOEFL and GRE as requirements, some even ask fo NBDE I scores.
Any help will be appreciated, Thank you!

My 2 cents...
1. Research experience is not mandatory, but having research experience or teaching experience definitely gives you an upper hand.
2. Scope is good, but not as good as Oral Biology. If you are interested in further DDS/DmD Oral Biology is better choice.
3. Pretty much all Universities require GRE, it's a Masters program, even if you find any University that does not require a GRE, you will have problems getting a Visa as that University will not have a good ranking.
4. Tuition ranges from 20,000 USD -30,000 USD per year (Usually all M.S courses are 2 years)
5. MY most sincere advice, get all information first hand. Make Google your best friend. Search for Universities online, then go to the individual school website and see their requirements. As far as I know GRE score of 1300 is competitive enough to get you funding (GA/TA). All universities give all of their information on their websites, which is highly accurate and up-to-date. You will even find the tuition there.

 

[priyamjani]

Thanks a lot confused tooth, I have gone through numnerous websites and found University of Buffalo having M.S. Biomaterials programs and does not have GRE as requirement. Can you please tell me if Buffalo is a good univ?

 

[priyamjani]

For other people like me who are interested in Biomaterials I think this would help
Masters in Dental Biomaterials
LIST OF UNIVERSITIES THAT OFFER MASTERS/Ph.D programs in Dental Biomaterials in USA
1 Oregon Health and Science University
http://www.ohsu.edu/sod/bb/bb_ms_program.html
2 Texas A & M University in Dallas TX
http://www.academydentalmaterials.org/docs/BCD_PhD06.pdf
3 at University of Texas ,Houston
http://www.db.uth.tmc.edu/Biomaterials/training/ms.htm
4 University at Buffalo,new york
http://www.sdm.buffalo.edu/programs/postgrad/gradbiom.html
5 New York University School of Dentistry
http://www.nyu.edu/gsas/program/biomaterials/masters_program.htm
6 University of Alabama at Birmingham
http://www.dental.uab.edu:16080/students/prospective-students/postdoctoral-programs/biomaterials.htm
7 University of Mississippi
http://dentistry.umc.edu/departments/biomedical_materials_science/graduate_program.html
8 Ohio State University
http://dent.osu.edu/restpros/materials.php
9 University of Florida
http://www.dental.ufl.edu/Offices/Admissions/Grad/programs_Dental_Biomaterials.asp

 

[confused tooth]

Thanks a lot confused tooth, I have gone through numnerous websites and found University of Buffalo having M.S. Biomaterials programs and does not have GRE as requirement. Can you please tell me if Buffalo is a good univ?

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[DDS19199]

Hello friends.....
I am interested in MS bio materials.MY profile is like..
BDS from India.
GRE - 1190.
Toefl-98.
GPA- 3.4/4( ECE)
- No research experience.
Can some one comment on my profile and suggest universes that have chances to accept my profile. Do i have the Eligibility to apply to this MS - Bio Materials program?
🙂
Thanks in Advance.

 

[dolphin12]

hi all,
im looking for info on MS and research...wat subjects other thn biomaterials and oral biology can we do MS after completing BDS.and any info on research?any other options other thn this and NBDE..?thank u...