The Master of Science in orthodontics requires 65 s.h. of graduate credit. Students must satisfactorily complete a thesis based on an original research project to qualify for the MS. They must maintain a Graduate College program grade-point average of at least 3.00 to earn the degree.
Students begin the two-year program in July.
The MS in orthodontics requires the following coursework.
First Year, Summer
Course List
Course # |
Title |
Hours |
| |
ORDN:5203 | Principles of Biomechanics | 2 |
ORDN:5209 | Orthodontic Practicum | 2 |
ORDN:5217 | Cephalometrics and Lab Skills | 3 |
First Year, Fall
Course List
Course # |
Title |
Hours |
| |
ORDN:5203 | Principles of Biomechanics | 2 |
ORDN:5204 | Applied Biomechanics | 1 |
ORDN:5205 | Facial Growth | 2 |
ORDN:5209 | Orthodontic Practicum | 2 |
ORDN:5210 | Orthodontic Seminar | 2 |
ORDN:5211 | Clinical Skills and Laboratory Techniques | 1 |
ORSC:5212 | Statistical Methods for Dental Research | 3 |
ORDN:5220 | Craniofacial Diagnosis, Treatment, and General Topics in Orthodontics | 1 |
ORDN:5221 | Surgical Orthodontic Seminar | 1 |
First Year, Spring
Course List
Course # |
Title |
Hours |
| |
ORDN:5200 | Temporomandibular Joints and Advanced Topics in Orthodontics | 1 |
ORDN:5202 | Advanced Case Analysis | 2 |
ORDN:5203 | Principles of Biomechanics | 1 |
ORDN:5204 | Applied Biomechanics | 1 |
ORDN:5209 | Orthodontic Practicum | 2 |
ORDN:5210 | Orthodontic Seminar | 2 |
ORDN:5220 | Craniofacial Diagnosis, Treatment, and General Topics in Orthodontics | 1 |
ORDN:5221 | Surgical Orthodontic Seminar | 1 |
ORDN:5400 | Craniofacial Practicum | 2 |
Second Year, Summer
Course List
Course # |
Title |
Hours |
| |
ORDN:5209 | Orthodontic Practicum | 3 |
ORDN:6212 | Research: Orthodontics | 2 |
Second Year, Fall
Second Year, Spring
For more information, contact the Department of Orthodontics.
Applicants must have a DDS degree or equivalent and meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College. The application deadline is Aug. 1 for entry the following July 1. Applicants are required to travel to the University of Iowa for interviews with department faculty.