Overview

Dentistry (DDS-PhD) from University of California, San Francisco is a highly competitive program that requires credentials to allow admissions to both the PhD and DDS programs.

Careers

Our program makes sure our students will be prepared for the next steps in their career, whether clinical practice, research, academia, public sector, or some combination.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Interprofessional Practice

Infection and Host Response; Cell Physiology

Oral Structure and Development

Restorative Technique, Crown & Bridge & Biomaterials

Professional and Community Oral Health Issues

Principles of Interprofessional Practice

Organ Systems and Human Pathophysiology

Removable Partial Dentures, Crown & Bridge & Operative

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Dentistry View 41 other PhDs in Dentistry in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.6

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of purpose (one page, single spaced)
Three letters of recommendation (usually from professors who are familiar with your research experience)
Original transcripts from all schools attended. If concurrently applying to the dental school, you will need to arrange for a second set of transcripts.
Original TOEFL scores (if English is not your native language)
Completed Graduate Division application

Tuition Fee

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International

27366 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27366 USD per year during 48 months.
National

27366 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27366 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

12264 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12264 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for San Francisco

2206 - 4119 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Dentistry.

Available Scholarships

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