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Applying to the Graduate Program

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for reaching out regarding our PhD in Oral & Craniofacial Biomedical Sciences (OCBS) and MS in Oral Biology (OBIO). Our NEW application system is now active! As promised, here is the information needed to apply.

New application site: 

https://texasam2026.cas.myliaison.com/applicant-ux/#/deeplink/programSearch/organization/5035290258633429787 

The application period is during the fall and selection next winter.

We have one deadline (December 15th) for the basic science track PhD (OCBS) and MS (OBIO) and we use an online application process. 

The application fee (domestic = $89 and international = $114) can be paid by credit card.

Documents you need to have ready before going to the application website:

  1. One unofficial transcript must be uploaded as a PDF onto the application portal https://texasam2026.cas.myliaison.com/applicant-ux/#/deeplink/programSearch/organization/5035290258633429787 
  2.  If admitted, the original transcript will need to be submitted to the admissions office upon arrival using vendors SPEEDE, eSCRIP-SAFE, or National Clearing House. Transcripts from any other vendor will not be accepted.
  3. International Applicants: we require the official native language transcript with an accompanying official English translation. Also provide the ECE or WES evaluation of your transcript, course-by-course 
  4.  Three electronic recommendation letters (uploaded PDF on the application portal)
  5. Minimum total grade point average of 3.0 (0 to 4 point system) 
  6. CV/resume (uploaded on the application portal)
  7. Statement of purpose/ personal statement is optional. If applicants choose to include one, they can attach it with the CV/resume. 
  8. GRE scores are optional, but if you have them, we would like to see them.  Use code 6003 for reporting scores to Texas A&M University (GraduateCAS)
  9. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score for international applicants. The TOEFL institution code for TAMU is 6003. Additionally, we accept IELTS, International English Language Testing System scores. To report IELTS scores, Texas A&M University only accepts scores submitted electronically by the IELTS testing center (no paper forms will be accepted). The student must contact the testing center and request that scores be sent electronically to “Texas A&M University (College Station and Galveston).”
  • Scores from the IELTS One Skill Retake will only be accepted for the Speaking section and will only be used for ELP Certification processes. Texas A&M University will not accept an IELTS One Skill Retake score in any section for admission.
  • Tests should be taken at least eight weeks prior to the appropriate application deadline to ensure timely receipt and processing of results.

English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards must be met for all International Applicants. The following are all ways that it can be met.

  • Minimum TOEFL iBT overall score of 80 (in person or Home Edition) taken prior to January 21, 2026, and from a test date within two years (Texas A&M University does not accept the MyBest TOEFL score).
  • Minimum TOEFL iBT overall score of 4.5 (in person or Home Edition) taken on or after January 21, 2026, and from a test date within two years WITH a 4.0 minimum score required on each individual skill section (Texas A&M University does not accept the MyBest TOEFL score).
  • Minimum TOEFL Essentials score of 8.5 from a test date within two years (Texas A&M University does not accept the MyBest TOEFL score)
  • Minimum IELTS Academic test score of 6.0 overall band from a test date within two years (Texas A&M University does not accept the IELTS General test nor the One Skill Retake for admission purposes)
  • GRE Verbal Reasoning score of at least 146 (subject to departmental approval) from a test date within five years; or
  • GMAT Verbal Score of at least 77 on the new scale or 22 on the old scale (subject to departmental approval) from a test date within five years.
  • completing all years of a bachelor’s degree or higher at a U.S. accredited university (subject to departmental approval)
  • acquiring alternative verification from the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies via departmental request.  An international graduate student holding a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a U.S. accredited university qualifies for alternative verification.
  1. Deadline for applications: December 15 is the next admissions deadline.
  2. Financial support - We do not support MS degree candidates, but support is available for Ph.D. students.
  3. Tuition cost and fees can be found on the graduate tuition calculator: Tuition Calculator - Texas A&M University (tamu.edu)
  4. Visiting the campus is not encouraged. If the graduate committee wants to interview you, they will send an invitation. However, you will not be reimbursed for travel expenses for interviews. The graduate committee will not review an application until it is complete.
  5. Please note that admission into the MS in Oral Biology program will not guarantee admission into the DDS program. They are 2 independent programs with different admission criteria. DDS admission will still hold MS students to the same level of evaluation as any other applicants.

 

Bruno Ruest, Ph.D.
Program Director

lbruest@tamu.edu 

Department of Biomedical Sciences
Texas A&M University College of Dentistry
3302 Gaston Ave.
Dallas, Texas 75246

If you have questions, please contact the Biomedical Sciences Department at: 214-828-8320, meghannholt@tamu.edu