Overview

About the program

The Dentistry program at the University of Pennsylvania combines the research and clinical strengths of the School, drawing faculty mentors from throughout the clinical and basic science departments.

With the goal of providing the opportunity to pursue research across disciplines, students have the option to not only work with researchers from Penn Dental Medicine, but also with faculty from Penn’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, and School of Veterinary Medicine.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Microbiology
Ethics
Genetics, Embryology
Maxillofacial Radiology
Nitrous Oxide Analgesia
Practice Management
Pathology
Pulp/Dentin Biology
Head and Neck Anatomy
Advance Library

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Dentistry View 41 other PhDs in Dentistry in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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

The DScD without Certificate Application – This application must be completed in full, signed, and submitted directly to the Office of Graduate Dental Education at Penn Dental Medicine
NIH Biosketch
Three evaluations
An official copy of advanced clinical training transcript.
An official copy of dental school transcript.
An official copy of college transcript.
Official National Dental Board Scores (U.S. candidates only).

Acceptance to the DScD portion of the combined program will be based on a decision of the DScD Admissions Committee and will be based upon undergraduate grades, dental school grades, class ranking, previous research experience, letters of recommendation, interviews and performance on national board or graduate record examinations.

Tuition Fee

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International

41544 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 41544 USD per year during 60 months.
National

41544 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 41544 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

41544 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 41544 USD per year during 60 months.

Some programs offer full funding, covering tuition for 4-5 years and providing a $38,000 stipend.

Living costs for Philadelphia

1313 - 2284 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

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