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Program details
The Department of Oral Biology offers graduate instruction and research leading to a PhD in Oral Biology.
Expected duration: 4 years
Tuition and fees
You will pay a yearly program fee for each year you are registered. For detailed information, please refer to the Graduate tuition and fees page.
Program requirements
- Complete a minimum of 12 credit hours of coursework as specified by your Supervisory Committee.
- Fulfill a thesis requirement based on original research.
- The 12 credit hours must include the course ORLB 7190, unless you have prior credit for this or an equivalent course.
Additional expectations
- Attend all departmental seminars.
- Present one seminar on your research to the department each year, with updates each year.
Sample course offerings
- ORLB 7090: Pharmacology and Therapeutics (3 credit hours)
- ORLB 7100: Oral Microbial Ecology (3 credit hours)
- ORLB 7110: Infectious Diseases and the Oral Cavity (3 credit hours)
- ORLB 7120: Special Problems in Oral Biology (3 credit hours)
- ORLB 7130: Macromolecular Interactions of Connective Tissue in Health and Disease (6 credit hours)
- ORLB 7140: Cell Membrane and Cell Signaling (3 credit hours)
- ORLB 7150: MECH ORAL & MAX DIS (3 credit hours)
- ORLB 7162: Neurophysiology of Pain (3 credit hours)
- ORLB 7180: Recent Advances in Oral Biology (6 credit hours)
- ORLB 7190: Communication Skills in Dental Research (3 credit hours)
For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.
Admission requirements
The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the PhD in Oral Biology program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Degree requirement
To apply, you must have a minimum of a master of science degree. Students with exceptional abilities who hold an appropriate professional degree or a bachelor of science (honours) degree may also be considered.
Additional requirements
All applicants must meet the minimum admission criteria and English language proficiency requirements established by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
How to apply
Deadlines
Applications are accepted for fall, winter, and summer entry.
How to apply
Complete the online application.
Required documents
To complete your application, you need to submit the following documents:
- Application fee: This fee is non-refundable. You can pay the application fee here.
- Official academic transcripts: Scan your transcripts and upload them through the online application. After admission, you will need to provide official transcripts sent directly from your institution.
- Current curriculum vitae: Include your most recent CV.
- Two letters of recommendation: Request these letters as part of your application process.
- Statement of intent: Write one paragraph outlining your scientific background and research interests.
- Faculty supervisor: Provide the name of a faculty member who has agreed to supervise your research. You can find potential advisors in the department's research profiles.
- Proof of English language proficiency: If applicable, provide documentation of your English language proficiency. You can find the English language proficiency requirements here.
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Admission and application inquiries
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Room 500 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
graduate.admissions@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-474-9377
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Program inquiries
Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Department of Oral Biology
Room D33 Dental Building
780 Bannatyne Avenue
University of Manitoba (Bannatyne campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2
oral.biology@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-789-3571
Fax: 204-789-3948