Programs & Deadlines
2012-2013 Cycle PASS Application Deadline Dates, PASS Program Codes, and Degree Options
| Program | Department Degree Options | PASS Program Number Code | PASS Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Education in General Dentistry | CAGS (Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study) | AEGD114 | December 3, 2012 |
| Dental Public Health | CAGS (12 m) MS (12 m) MSD (12 m) CAGS & MSD (24 m) DScD (36 m) MSD in Dental Public Health & CAGS in Pediatric Dentistry (36m) |
DPH1000 | December 17, 2012 |
| Endodontics | CAGS (24 m) CAGS & MSD (36 m) CAGS & DScD (60 m) |
ENDO29 | August 15, 2012 |
| Operative Dentistry | CAGS (24 m) CAGS & MSD (36 m) MSD (12 m) DScD (36 m) CAGS & DScD (60 m) |
OP2 | December 3, 2012 |
| Oral Biology | MSD in Oral Biology (24M) DSc in Oral Biology (36M) DSc in Oral Biology & CAGS in Periodontology (60 m) DScD in Oral Biology (36M) ALSO: Oral Biology PhD offered jointly with Boston University School of Medicine; apply via Division of Graduate Medical Sciences (GMS) |
OB1030 | December 17, 2012 |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology | CAGS (36 m), Not offered 2011-2012 CAGS & MSD (48 m), Not offered 2011-2012 |
OMP1040 | Not offered 2012-2013 |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery MATCH req. |
CAGS (48 m) CAGS & MSD (60 m) DScD (36 m) CAGS & DScD (84 m) Fellowship (12 m) |
OMS234 | September 17, 2012 |
| Orthodontics MATCH req. |
CAGS & MSD (36 m) CAGS & DScD (60 m) |
ORTHO936 | September 3, 2012 |
| Pediatric Dentistry MATCH req. | CAGS (24 m) CAGS & MSD (36 m) MSD (12 m) DScD (36 m) CAGS & DScD (60 m) MSD in Dental Public Health & CAGS in Pediatric Dentistry (36m) DScD in Dental Public Health & CAGS in Pediatric Dentistry (60 m) |
PED362 | October 1, 2012 |
| Periodontology | MSD in Oral Biology & CAGS in Periodontology (36M) DSc in Oral Biology & CAGS in Periodontology (60m) DScD in Oral Biology & CAGS in Periodontology (60m) MSD in Dental Public Health & CAGS in Periodontology (48m) DScD in Dental Public Health & CAGS in Periodontology (60m) |
PERIO802 | December 17, 2012 |
| Prosthodontics | CAGS (36 m) CAGS & MSD (36 m) MSD (12 m) DScD (36 m) CAGS & DScD (60 m) |
PROS400 | November 1, 2012 |
Access the PASS website.
The PASS Deadline Date is the date by which the submitted application and all required documents must be received by PASS to guarantee that an application will be available to Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine on or before the program deadline date.
Late applications
Late applications will be considered on a space-available basis. Applicants who wish to submit an application after the stated deadline are advised first to contact the program department to determine if space is available. All applications must be submitted through PASS as long as the PASS cycle is active. PASS closes its application processing services in mid-February.
Late applications after mid-February
Applicants who wish to submit an application after the PASS cycle closes must receive departmental approval to apply for the given admissions cycle. When the PASS application is no longer available, it is necessary to obtain a paper application form from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine Post-doctoral Admissions office.
If you have questions, please contact the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine Office of Post-doctoral Admissions at 617-638-4787 or postadm@bu.edu.

