Doctor of Philosophy in Craniofacial Science (PhD)
Degree:
Doctor of Philosophy
Specialization:
Craniofacial Science Quick Facts
Faculty:
Faculty of DentistrySubject:
Health and Medicine
Mode of delivery:
On campus
Registration options:
Full-time Application
Possible start dates:
| Deadlines for | ||
|---|---|---|
| Start date | Students with Canadian or US credentials | Students with international credentials |
| September | March 1st | March 1st |
Note:
Combining the PhD with a diploma will lead to higher fees. Please check the Calendar for all details. Program contact details
Link to program website:
Application enquiries:
- Viki Koulouris, vickybk@interchange.ubc.ca
- Ms Connie Reynolds, connier@dentistry.ubc.ca
Please mail paper documents to:
J.B. Macdonald Building
Room 380 - 2199 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver
British Columbia, V6T 1Z3
Canada
Requirements
GRE required?:
Required by all applicants Opportunities
Research focus:
The PhD in Craniofacial Sciences can be completed as PhD or as PhD in combination with either a Diploma in Endodontics, Diploma in Orthodontics, Diploma in Pediatric Dentistry, Diploma in Periodontics or Diploma in Prosthodontics.
General Information
Applicants for the Ph.D. degree must hold a D.D.S., D.M.D., M.D., or D.V.M., or equivalent, or an M.Sc. in dental science or a related discipline.
Tuition / Program costs
| Fees | Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat | International |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $91.80 | $153.00 |
| Tuition * | ||
| Installments per year | 3 | 3 |
| Tuition per installment | $1,449.72 | $2,546.90 |
| Tuition per year | $4,349.16 | $7,640.70 |
| Int. Tuition Award (ITA) per year (if eligible) | $3,200.00 (-) | |
| Other Fees and Costs | ||
| Student Fees (yearly) | $709.00 (approx.) | |
| Costs of living (yearly) | $16,763.00 (approx.) | |
* Regular, full-time tuition. For on-leave, extension, continuing or part time (if applicable) fees see UBC Calendar.
All fees for the year are subject to adjustment and UBC reserves the right to change any fees without notice at any time, including tuition and student fees. In case of a discrepancy between this webpage and the UBC Calendar, the UBC Calendar entry will be held to be correct.
All fees for the year are subject to adjustment and UBC reserves the right to change any fees without notice at any time, including tuition and student fees. In case of a discrepancy between this webpage and the UBC Calendar, the UBC Calendar entry will be held to be correct.
Recent Doctoral Citations
- Dr. Yanshuang Xie: "Dr Xie studied the functions of a particular integrin in wound healing. She found that this integrin inhibited keratinocyte proliferation in the epidermis and hair follicles during wound repair possibly via the modulation of epidermal stem cell behavior. This study suggests a manipulation target in the functions of epidermal stem cells." (May 2011)
- Dr. Ameneh Eslami: "Dr. Eslami researched the molecule alpha-V beta-6, a receptor that is expressed in some cells in a wound. It interacts with another molecule, transforming growth factor-beta, which plays several important roles during wound healing. Such an interaction may potentially determine whether a wound heals normally or produces scars." (November 2010)
- Dr. Salem Saleh Ghrebi: "Dr. Ghrebi investigated the effect of surface roughness on the activation of an inflammatory pathway mediated by macrophage cells. These studies will allow the design of dental implants with specific surfaces that lead to more bone formation around the implant, which is crucial for long term implant survival." (November 2009)
- Dr. Saloumeh Pourmalek: "Dr. Pourmalek studied the role of versican protein in the wound healing matrix. She examined its influence on fibroblast cells, and its degradation by matrix-degrading enzymes. Her work led to the creation of a model to study wound healing in vitro, and overall, has contributed to our understanding of this process." (May 2009)
- Dr. Juliana J. Kim: "Dr. Kim examined the ways signals are transmitted in the neutrophil cells of the immune system from patients with periodontal disease. She showed that novel mediators called resolvins promote the resolution of inflammation. Her research findings show that resolvins can serve as a potential therapeutic agent to treat not only periodontal disease, but also other inflammatory diseases." (May 2009)
Further Information
Link to UBC calendar:
UBC Calendar 
