Last updated on April 10, 2025.

West Virginia University

Program Size
2
Program Length
34 months
Application Deadline
September 15
Program Start
July 1

Program Contact

Shelby Alexander DDS, MS, FACP Program Director

School of Dentistry, PO Box 9407, Morgantown, West Virginia, 26506-9407

Chasity Antonk Program Specialist
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The School of Dentistry and the Department of Restorative Dentistry offer a program of advanced study and clinical training leading to the degree of Master of Science. The program requires a minimum of thirty-four months (three academic years and two summers) of full-time residency in the School of Dentistry. It is designed to qualify dentists for careers in prosthodontic clinical practice, teaching, and research.

Advanced training in prosthodontics consists of an integrated education program designed to provide both knowledge in the dentally applied basic sciences and experiences in the clinical science of prosthodontics.  These include but are not limited to, fixed, removable, maxillofacial and implant prosthodontics.

A series of structured didactic and clinical courses provide the student with a level of knowledge and skill development necessary to practice prosthodontics as a specialty and to prepare for a career in teaching and research.

The program qualifies the student for examination and certification by the American Board of Prosthodontics.

The Master of Science degree program requires the development of an in-depth research problem which must be reported in the form of a thesis.

This program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.

Program Information

Accreditation This program is accredited by CODA
Program Type Prosthodontics
Program Code PROS428
Degrees Offered Certificate, Masters
Program Size 2
Program Length 34 months
Application Deadline September 15
Program Start Date July 1
Supplemental Application Yes
Supplemental Fee Yes
Stipend Offered Yes
Match Participating Yes
Program Website dentistry.wvu.edu

Application Requirements

Required Standardized Tests

  • INBDE
  • NBDE1
  • NBDE2
  • TOEFL
  • Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program
  • Passing the INBDE before the advanced dental education program deadline

Supplemental Requirements

  • Requires supplemental application
  • Requires supplemental fee

Transcript Evaluation and Instructions

Transcripts should be submitted to PASS.  Additionally, if invited to interview, a WVU Graduate application must be submitted.  Submission of transcripts is recommended at that time, but if accepted will be required. 

Letters of Evaluation Instructions

Standard PASS evaluation requirements apply: one institution evaluation and three to five professional evaluations.

TOEFL Requirement Instructions

Please refer to West Virginia University Graduate Admissions Requirements for International Students 

https://graduateadmissions.wvu.edu/information-for/international-students 

Other Requirement Instructions

Applicants selected to interview will be notified by email and must submit a WVU Graduate Application and a $60 fee before the interview date.  This should not be submitted prior to a request. 

Make sure you have reviewed the full list of requirements as listed on our website at https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/apply-now/master-of-science-in-prosthodontics/.

International Student Eligibility

Applicants are eligible to enroll if they are:

  • US Citizen
  • US Permanent Resident
  • Canadian Citizen
  • Canadian Permanent Resident
  • Non-US Citizen/Resident (program offers sponsorship)
  • Program offers sponsorship - will provide an I-20 for applicants to apply for F1 visa.

Additional Information

All residents:

  • Are subject to a criminal background check prior to matriculation. 
  • Are also required to submit documentation of required immunizations. Information will be provided with an acceptance offer notification. 
  • Must be eligible for and obtain a West Virginia dental license or a dental resident/intern permit prior to the first day of program orientation.

International Students...The admissions office cannot answer specific questions about student visas, immigration-related concerns, and financial aid. The WVU Office of Global Affairs and International Students and Scholars Services should be contacted if further information is needed.

* Note that the stipend is offered for the third year only.