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Special Degree ProgramsCombined Master of Science Degree or Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Oral Biology and Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree (D.M.D.) For the student with a particular interest in life sciences, these combined degree programs provide opportunities to obtain a research-based degree along with the D.M.D. degree. These programs are available to accepted dental students. For the M.S./D.M.D. program, the degree candidate must spend approximately one additional year between the second and third years of dental school in full-time graduate studies. For the Ph.D./D.M.D. program, the degree candidate will spend approximately three additional years between the second and third years of dental school in full-time graduate studies. During the period of full-time graduate studies, the candidates will perform original research, complete additional course work and write their research thesis. Permission to enter these joint degree programs must be granted by the dean of the School of Graduate Studies and the dean of the School of Dentistry. Applicants must be enrolled in the School of Dentistry, be in good academic standing and be progressing satisfactorily in clinical requirements. The requirements for the combined degree programs are essentially those of the individual degree programs. Further information on these programs can be obtained by writing: Chairman, Department of Oral Biology Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry, Augusta, Georgia 30912. Graduate Programs Information regarding the M.S. in oral biology or the Ph.D. in oral biology can be obtained from the School of Graduate Studies. |
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Catalog 2006-2007 | Medical
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