Forms for Current Master of Science in Oral Biology Students
Program of Study Form
The Planned Program of Study form records which courses a student will take in which semester to gain a strong background for their research. This form should be completed within the first several weeks of the program, and requires agreement between the student and advisor(s).
Thesis Advisory Committee Form
This form creates the Thesis Committee for the student, and requires the Program Director's approval. The Thesis Committee will provide support, advice, and oversight for the student’s research project. The form should be completed before the middle of the student's second semester.
Thesis Advisory Committee Form [PDF]
Annual Progress Report
This form assesses student progress and outlines both goals met and academic targets to be achieved. This form should be completed at a formal Thesis Committee meeting which is required at least once per year. At the meeting the student presents a description of their recent research progress and goals for the next year to the Thesis Committee.
MSOB Graduation Checklist
This checklist summarizes steps for you to finish your MSOB, including links to SIGS websites. Most of these steps are Graduate School requirements, others just help us keep track. You should give the final draft of your thesis (after your mentor’s approval) to the committee about 14 days before the defense seminar. The important thing is that the Thesis defense needs to be an open ~50 minute seminar followed by a few audience questions, followed by a closed session for the Committee to question you.
MSOB Graduate Faculty
The following individuals have been approved as Graduate Education Faculty at the School of Dentistry according to the criteria published in the School’s “Guidelines for Graduate Education”: