PhD in Dentistry 42 months PHD Program By Universidade de São Paulo |Top Universities
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Program Duration

42 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

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Program overview

Main Subject

Dentistry

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Graduate Program in Dentistry at the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of São Paulo (FOUSP) has a faculty of 27 professors, 70% of whom work full-time in teaching and research (RDIDP).

In the latest CAPES assessments, it obtained a score of 5, attributed to courses of excellence at a national level.

The Master's course lasts a maximum of 24 months and the Doctorate course lasts 40 months, while the Direct Doctorate course should not exceed 48 months. The course is based on disciplines that support the development of projects and lines of research. The didactic internships are part of the students' training. Upon completing the disciplines and qualifying exam, the student is able to develop his dissertation (Master's) or thesis (Doctorate) work. Our graduates become absolutely qualified as Professors and/or Researchers able to develop their work in academia or in the private sector.

The infrastructure has research laboratories available for the development of Postgraduate projects: Basic Research Laboratory “Prof. doctor Edmir Matson”; Research Laboratory Applied to Dentistry “Prof. doctor Lincoln Steagal”; Special Laser Laboratory in Dentistry – Lelo, Oral Biochemistry Research Center; Composite Laboratory; Finite Element Laboratory; Test Body Preparation Laboratory; Laboratory of Mechanical Tests; Laboratory of Oral Biology (LBO) and Vivarium.

Program overview

Main Subject

Dentistry

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Graduate Program in Dentistry at the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of São Paulo (FOUSP) has a faculty of 27 professors, 70% of whom work full-time in teaching and research (RDIDP).

In the latest CAPES assessments, it obtained a score of 5, attributed to courses of excellence at a national level.

The Master's course lasts a maximum of 24 months and the Doctorate course lasts 40 months, while the Direct Doctorate course should not exceed 48 months. The course is based on disciplines that support the development of projects and lines of research. The didactic internships are part of the students' training. Upon completing the disciplines and qualifying exam, the student is able to develop his dissertation (Master's) or thesis (Doctorate) work. Our graduates become absolutely qualified as Professors and/or Researchers able to develop their work in academia or in the private sector.

The infrastructure has research laboratories available for the development of Postgraduate projects: Basic Research Laboratory “Prof. doctor Edmir Matson”; Research Laboratory Applied to Dentistry “Prof. doctor Lincoln Steagal”; Special Laser Laboratory in Dentistry – Lelo, Oral Biochemistry Research Center; Composite Laboratory; Finite Element Laboratory; Test Body Preparation Laboratory; Laboratory of Mechanical Tests; Laboratory of Oral Biology (LBO) and Vivarium.

Admission requirements

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USP offers more than 180 undergraduate programs in all contemporary areas of knowledge: agricult ral sciences, biological sciences, health sciences, exact and earth sciences, humanities, applied social sciences, engineering, linguistics, literature and arts, as well as multidisciplinary courses. The undergraduate programs allow students to organize their studies according to their educational goals.

You can see all the courses offered by USP on our website or in the catalog provided by the USP Office of International Relations.

University of São Paulo is also a traditional leader in graduate education in Brazil, with almost 270 graduate programs (courses). USP’s experience in graduate education is an important feature in its history and has made a solid contribution to the country’s scientific and technological development. 

You can see all the courses offered by USP on our website or in the catalog provided by the USP Office of International Relations.

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