MSc Program (Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Specialty)

Program Description

The Dentistry MSc, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology specialty is a three-year full-time program. The specialty in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology focuses on the identification and management of diseases of the oral and maxillofacial regions through microscopic, clinical, biochemical, or other forms of examination. Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology includes histopathologic analysis of tissue samples, the investigation of, causes, and effects of diseases.

Students start the program in the Summer session. Upon completion of all program requirements, students are eligible for the MSc degree and certification in the chosen dental specialty.

Note: coursework-only students are ineligible to enrol in the PhD in Dentistry program at a later date.

 

MSc Program (Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Specialty): Thesis-Only Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Program Requirements

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics (Credit/No Credit; 0.5 FCE)

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics (0.5 FCE)

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination (Credit/No Credit; 0.5 FCE)

  • Years 2 and 3:

    • DEN1001H⁰ Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars (Credit/No Credit; 0.5 FCE).

• In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, complete 6.5 required FCEs as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging (Credit/No Credit; 0.25 FCE; prerequisite: DEN1007H), in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

  • Year 1:

    • LMP1300Y General and Special Pathology (1.0 FCE)

    • Begin thesis research (RST 9999Y)

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology (0.5 FCE)

    • DEN1007H Oral Radiology (0.5 FCE)

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care (0.5 FCE)

    • DEN1111Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology I (1.0 FCE)

    • DEN1311Y Oral Surgical Pathology (1.0 FCE)

    • Continue with thesis research (RST9999Y)

  • Year 3:

    • DEN1112Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology II (1.0 FCE)

    • DEN1312Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology I (1.0 FCE)

    • Oral defence of the written thesis (RST9999Y).

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Program Length

10 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S/F/W/S/F/W/S/F/W/S)

Time Limit

4 years full-time

⁰ Course that may continue over a program. Credit is given when the course is completed.

 

MSc Program (Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Specialty): Coursework-Only Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Program Requirements​

• Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

  • Year 1:

    • DEN1010H Research Ethics (Credit/No Credit; 0.5 FCE)

    • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics (0.5 FCE)

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination (Credit/No Credit; 0.5 FCE)

  • Years 2 and 3:

    • DEN1001H⁰ Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars (Credit/No Credit; 0.5 FCE).

• In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, complete 6.5 required FCEs, 1.5 elective FCEs, and a research practicum (0.5 FCE) as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging (Credit/No Credit; 0.25 FCE; prerequisite: DEN1007H), in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

  • Year 1:

    • LMP1300Y General and Special Pathology (1.0 FCE)

    • 1.5 elective FCEs in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

  • Year 2:

    • DEN1002H Oral Pathology (0.5 FCE)

    • DEN1007H Oral Radiology (0.5 FCE)

    • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care (0.5 FCE)

    • DEN1111Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology I (1.0 FCE)

    • DEN1311Y Oral Surgical Pathology (1.0 FCE)

  • Year 3:

    • DEN1112Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology II (1.0 FCE)

    • DEN1312Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology I (1.0 FCE)

    • Prepare a research practicum (DEN1061H; 0.5 FCE); successfully complete an oral examination.

• Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Program Length

10 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S/F/W/S/F/W/S/F/W/S)

Time Limit

4 years full-time

⁰ Course that may continue over a program. Credit is given when the course is completed.