Program Overview
The Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at Loma Linda University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 27 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 humanities. 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 Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 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: 27 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 64,423 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 64,423 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: California, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Human Anatomy for Dentists I
- Human Anatomy for Dentists II
- Human Anatomy for Dentists III
- Etiology and Management of Dental Caries
- Personal Development
- Introduction to the Dental Profession
- Principles of Microbiology
- Fundamentals of Periodontics I
- Biochemical Foundations of Physiology
- Physiological Systems of the Human Body
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 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).
- The applicant must have graduated from a U.S. or Canadian dental school. The applicant must have a DDS or equivalent degree prior to entering the program.
- Official transcripts mailed directly from each post-secondary institution from which you have received credit, including colleges and dental school.
- A minimum cumulative dental school GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Successful completion of the National Board Dental Examination Part I and Part II (when available). Official score report must be mailed from the ADA to Loma Linda University.
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals who have known and worked closely with you.
- An additional dean\'s letter with your dental school GPA and class rank is required.
- The applicant must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and have their official scores reported to the school.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 64,423 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 64,423 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 64,423 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 64,423 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Loma Linda 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 Loma Linda University
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California
Loma Linda University (LLU) is a private Seventh-day Adventist health sciences university in Loma Linda, California. As of 2019, the university comprises eight schools and a Faculty of Graduate...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 27 months