Overview
The graduate program in Dentistry - Orthodontics at the University of Michigan, established in 1923, is the oldest degree granting orthodontics program in the world.
It has historically played and continues to play a strong leadership role by providing the research and academic direction to the profession.
Program Description
The Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry initiated the world renowned Moyers Symposium in 1973, which is cosponsored by the University of Michigan Center for Human Growth and Development.
This is the preeminent clinical research symposium in the profession. The orthodontic program maintains and continues to utilize the unique radiographic and dental cast records from the Michigan Growth Study for important research studies.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Clinical Orthodontics
- Cephalometrics
- Mechanics of Ortho Materials
- Mineralized Tissues
- Research in Orthodontics
- Principles of Occlusal Development
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Human Medicine Dentistry Health Sciences View 1933 other Masters in Health Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Successfully complete all didactic courses and assignments related to aspects of scientific methodology including the critical evaluation of published papers
- Completing a novel research project culminating in a thesis that satisfies the requirement of the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies
- Demonstrate ability to successfully deliver all aspects of clinical orthodontics. This includes satisfying the completed case requirement established by the faculty
- Satisfactory completion of comprehensive examinations, case displays and OSCEs
Tuition Fee
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International
49548 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 49548 USD per year during 36 months. -
National
49548 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 49548 USD per year during 36 months. -
In-State
24772 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24772 USD per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Ann Arbor
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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