Master of Science [M.S] Orthodontics
The first of these, a 30-month program leading to the Certificate of Proficiency in Orthodontics, fulfills the educational requirements of the American Association of Orthodontics. In conjunction with its clinical certificate program, the department also offers a mandatory Master of Science in Orthodontics. Applicants must first be accepted in the certificate program before applying to the master of science program.
Since 1947, this program has prepared graduates for a career in clinical and/or academic orthodontics. Six residents start the program each year, and are exposed to extensive didactic, clinical and research experience and techniques in addition to teaching requirements.
At the end of this 36-month program, residents are awarded with a Certificate of Advanced Study in Orthodontics and a Master of Science degree conferred by the University at Buffalo Graduate School. Residents also complete their clinical board cases and obtain board certification.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $23100 | $23100 |
| Other Fees | $3300 | $3300 |
| Total Fees | $26400 | $26400 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 100 | 120 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 309 | 340 | 2 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 55 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited/ government recognized university or college.
- Official transcripts of all the previous colleges and universities attended
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher in bachelor degree courses on a scale of 4.0
- Test scores of exams like GMAT or GRE
- 2 Letters of recommendations and 1 dean’s letter or 3 letters of recommendation
- Personal Statement
- Resume
English Proficiency Requirements:
- TOEFL: minimum 79 in IBT; 8.5 minimum in Essentials; 550 minimum in PBT
- IELTS: 6.5 minimum
- PTE: 55 minimum
- Duolingo: 120 minimum
- Cambridge English: 185 minimum