Oral Health Sciences, MOHS
Penn Dental Medicine offers a variety of advanced degree programs for both college graduates and dentists. The Master of Oral Health Sciences (MOHS) degree is designed to prepare participants for dental school admission and/or in other health sciences related careers. The program includes two separate tracks — the MOHS for Pre-Dental Track Students and the MOHS for Non-U.S.-Trained Dentists.
The MOHS program offers participants a graduate degree that will help to improve their qualifications for dental school admissions and/or enhance their qualifications for advancement in other health sciences related careers. Students will strengthen their academic knowledge in basic and clinical sciences, gain exposure to clinical dental care through rotations, improve their communication skills, receive guidance and tutorials in DAT test preparation and/or National Board Dental Exam, and receive mentoring for the application and interview process. The program culminates in a capstone project.
For more information: https://www.dental.upenn.edu/admissions-academics/advanced-graduate-degree-programs/
This degree requires a minimum of 18 Credit Hours.
Curriculum for Predental Track Students
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Cellular & Molecular Biology | ||
| Microbiology & Immunology | ||
| Anatomy, Histology & Physiology | ||
| Hard Tissue Biology | ||
| Clinical Rotations I | ||
| Capstone Course I | ||
| Cellular & Molecular Basis of Diseases | ||
| Advanced Library, Biostatistics, and Nutrition | ||
| Clinical Rotations II | ||
| Capstone Course II | ||
| Professionalism, Ethics, and Healthcare Communities |
Curriculum for Non-U.S.-Trained Dentists
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Professionalism, Community and Patient Management | ||
| Multidisciplinary Seminars I | ||
| Dental Auxiliary Utilization IA | ||
| Clinical Rotations I | ||
| Clinical Rotations I | ||
| Capstone Course I | ||
| Multidisciplinary Seminars II | ||
| Clinical Seminars | ||
| Advanced Library, Biostatistics, and Nutrition | ||
| Dental Auxiliary Utilization IB | ||
| Pharmacology | ||
| Clinical Rotations II | ||
| Behavioral Sciences I | ||
| Capstone Course II | ||
| Professionalism, Ethics, and Healthcare Communities |
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.