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The Department of Oral Biology offers graduate instruction and research leading to a PhD in Oral Biology.
Expected Duration: 4 years
Tuition and Fees:
- Tuition is charged for Terms One, Two, Four, and Five.
- A continuing fee applies for Terms Three, Six, and each subsequent term. (Refer to Graduate tuition and fees for details.)
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.
PhD in Oral Biology Admission Requirements
- Degree Requirement: A minimum of a Master of Science degree is required. However, students with exceptional abilities holding an appropriate professional degree or a Bachelor of Science (Honors) degree may also be considered.
- Additional Requirements: All applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
How to apply
Deadlines: Applications are accepted for Fall, Winter, and Summer entry.
How to apply:
- Complete online application
Required documents:
- Application fee: Non-refundable.
- Official academic transcripts: Scan and upload through the online application. Transcripts sent directly from the institution are only required after admission.
- Current curriculum vitae
- Two letters of recommendation: Request these within the application.
- Statement of intent: One paragraph detailing your scientific background and research interests.
- Faculty supervisor: Provide the name of a faculty member who has agreed to supervise your research. Refer to the department's research profiles for potential advisors.
- Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
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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