University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry 55 courses 48 total credits
Applicants are considered on an individual basis. Transcripts of all undergraduate and postbaccalaureate work must be submitted. In addition to Graduate College minimum requirements, applicants must meet the following program requirements:
β’ Coursework: Required Core Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEMS 521 | Foundations of Biomedical Sciences I | 3-6 |
| GEMS 504 | Research Methods I | 1-2 |
| GEMS 505 | Research Methods II | 1-3 |
| GC 470 | Essentials for Animal Research | 1 |
Essentials for Animal Research (if a student does not conduct animal research, may be waived with approval of thesis advisor)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GC 501 | Scientific Integrity and Responsible Research | 1 |
Additional Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OSCI 560 | Structure, Organization, and Regulation of Dental Healthcare and Research | 4 |
| BSTT 400 | Biostatistics I | 4 |
Oral Science/Dentistry:
Research Laboratory Rotation (students will complete up to three laboratory rotations)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OSCI 595 | Oral Science Research Seminar | 1 |
β’ Minimum Semester Hours Required 212. β’ Coursework: D1 Fall (21 Hours)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DAOB 311 | Applied Oral and Behavioral Sciences I | 10 |
| DBCS 311 | Biomedical and Clinical Sciences in Dentistry I | 11 |
D1 Spring (18 Hours)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DAOB 312 | Applied Oral and Behavioral Sciences II | 9 |
| DBCS 314 | Biomedical and Clinical Sciences in Dentistry II | 9 |
D2 Summer (20 Hours)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DAOB 321 | Applied Oral and Behavioral Sciences III | 11 |
| DBCS 321 | Biomedical and Clinical Sciences in Dentistry III | 9 |
D2 Fall (20 Hours)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DAOB 322 | Applied Oral and Behavioral Sciences IV | 9 |
| DBCS 324 | Biomedical and Clinical Sciences in Dentistry IV | 10 |
D2 Spring (19 Hours)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DAOB 323 | Applied Oral and Behavioral Sciences V | 15 |
| DBCS 327 | Biomedical and Clinical Sciences in Dentistry V | 5 |
D3 Summer (20 Hours)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DAOB 331 | Applied Oral and Behavioral Sciences VI | 12 |
| DIT 331 | Integrated Topics in Dentistry I | 1 |
| DOST 331 | Oral/Systemic Topics in Dentistry I | 7 |
D3 Fall (20 Hours)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DAOB 332 | Applied Oral and Behavioral Sciences VII | 12 |
| DIT 332 | Integrated Topics in Dentistry II | 1 |
| DOST 332 | Oral/Systemic Topics in Dentistry II | 7 |
D3 Spring (20 Hours)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DAOB 333 | Applied Oral and Behavioral Sciences VIII | 12 |
| DIT 333 | Integrated Topics in Dentistry III | 1 |
| DOST 333 | Oral/Systemic Topics in Dentistry III | 7 |
D4 Summer (18 Hours)
D4 Fall (18 Hours)
D4 Spring (18 Hours)
β’ Minimum Semester Hours Required 143. β’ Coursework: A2 Spring (23 Hours)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DBCS 301 | Biomedical and Clinical Sciences in Dentistry AS-1 | 9 |
| DAOB 301 | Applied Oral and Behavioral Sciences, AS-1 | 14 |
A2 Summer (23 Hours)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DAOB 302 | Applied Oral and Behavioral Sciences, AS-2 | 14 |
| DBCS 302 | Biomedical and Clinical Sciences in Dentistry AS-2 | 9 |
A3 Fall (23 Hours)
A3 Spring (20 Hours)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DAOB 333 | Applied Oral and Behavioral Sciences VIII | 12 |
| DIT 333 | Integrated Topics in Dentistry III | 1 |
| DOST 333 | Oral/Systemic Topics in Dentistry III | 7 |
A4 Summer (18 Hours)
A4 Fall (18 Hours)
A4 Spring (18 Hours)
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