Program Overview
The Oral Biology and Pathology at Stony Brook University is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Oral Biology and Pathology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 925 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 453 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Oral Biology and Pathology programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Biology of the Oral Mineralized Tissues
- Salivary Metabolism and Secretion
- Oral Microbial Systems
- Molecular Biology and Pathology of the Periodontium
- Epithelial Keratinization and Differentiation
- Oral Biology and Pathology
- Graduate Research
- Dissertation Research in Oral Biology and Pathology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Applicable to their course of study, students must complete all or part of the Oral Biology and Pathology Oral Systems course.\xc2\xa0
- To officially reach Ph.D. candidacy after course work completion, the student must pass an advancement-to-candidacy examination.
- The candidacy examination is used to examine the student\'s ability to handle the intellectual and communicative processes involved in carrying out independent research.
- An original research thesis both for the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees.\xc2\xa0
- Each student has the opportunity to engage in various aspects of the teaching program of the Department, and a major effort is made to assist students to attend and present papers at scientific meetings.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 925 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 453 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 925 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 453 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Stony Brook University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Stony Brook University
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, United States
Stony Brook University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months