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For general questions regarding GMS admissions requirements please see the Admissions FAQs.<\/a><\/p>\n

GENERAL ADMISSIONS:<\/h4>
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What GPA is considered competitive for OHS?<\/strong>
\nCompetitive applicants typically have a science GPA \u2265 3.0 and demonstrate strong performance in upper-division coursework. Academic upward trends and rigorous course loads are considered positively.<\/p>\n

Do I need to complete all prerequisites before applying?<\/strong>
\nNo. How ever, some are required for entrance into Dental School, and we recommend completing them prior to enrolling in our program to be able to apply directly to dental school.<\/p>\n

Can international students apply to the OHS program?<\/strong>
\nAt this time, we are accepting international applicants who complete their bachelor degree at a Canadian or United States institution.\u00a0 Other international applicants should take the GRE and apply to the MS in Medical Sciences program<\/a>.\u00a0 Other programs that do take international students include Nutrition & Metabolism<\/a> or Clinical Research<\/a> programs.<\/p>\n

What are the prerequisite courses?<\/strong>
\nStudents\u00a0 must complete the pre-dental pre-requisite courses (college level General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biology, and Physics with labs). However, lacking a course or a lab section will not keep you from being reviewed for OHS as we look at your overall science background.\u00a0 We encourage all students to take missing pre-requisite courses before starting OHS since it is impossible to make up these courses during the program, and dental schools still require them. We do like to see upper level courses like systems physiology and biochemistry as well.<\/p>\n

Do I need to interview?<\/strong>
\nNo we do not interview our applicants.<\/p>\n

What is the deadline for the M.S. in Oral Health Sciences Program and when does the OHS program begin to review applications?<\/strong>
\nCompleted applications should be received by May 17 for the fall semester. \u00a0We make admissions decisions on a rolling basis starting in January.\u00a0 There is no spring enrollment offered. Please refer to the GMS admissions deadlines page for the most up to date deadlines.<\/p>\n

When is the best time to apply to OHS?<\/strong>
\nThe application portal opens September 1 with a deadline in May 17. We recommend applying by March for best consideration.<\/p>\n

Do you use rolling admissions?<\/strong>
\nYes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, starting in January.<\/p>\n

How long will it take to review my application?<\/strong>
\nDue the high number of applications and the attention we give to each one, most decisions are made within 4-6 weeks of when the application is deemed complete. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis starting in January upon receipt of all required credentials (letters, transcripts, DAT, resume\/cv and personal statement) and the application fee.<\/p>\n

How many students are accepted into the Oral Health Sciences program?<\/strong>
\nWe accept ~45 new students each academic year.<\/p>\n

Can I apply to both the Oral Health programs and the general MS in Medical Sciences\u00a0program?<\/strong>
\nApplicants applying to the Oral Health Sciences program who wish to also apply to the general MAMS program will need to check both OHS and MAMS and answer the required program specific sections. Students should submit the DAT\u2019s to be considered for OHS.\u00a0 The MAMS program does not have a test requirement.<\/p>\n

What makes a file \u201ccomplete\u201d?<\/strong>
\nSubmitted application, transcripts, letters of recommendation, CV\/resume, personal statement, and DAT scores.<\/p>\n

I have applied to BUGSDM.\u00a0 Can my AADSAS application with test scores, transcripts and letters of recommendation be used for OHS admission?<\/strong>
\nYES<\/strong> –\u00a0 If you have applied to BU Goldman School of Dental Medicine and would like to transfer a copy of your AADSAS application including your letters of recommendation please FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE RECOMMENDATION PAGE.<\/p>\n

Complete the Recommendation section as follows:<\/p>\n