Overview

About the program

Students from all over Pennsylvania—across the country—and around the world—earn their degree as part of the Dental Medicine Family at the University of Pittsburgh.

The premiere program at the School is the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program. Providing students with a solid evidence-based education in dental medicine, graduates of the program are well prepared to be practicing clinicians or researchers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Professional Practice
Radiology
Microbial Physiology and Immunology
Molecular and Cell Biology
Embryology and Oral Tissues
Body Tissues
Dental Anatomy and Morphology
Cariology and Caries Management
Systemic Human Physiology
Head and Neck Soft Tissue Anatomy
Periodontology
Dental Materials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-31 00:00:00

More details

Although applications are accepted until October 31st, we strongly suggest applying prior to September.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Dentistry View 41 other PhDs in Dentistry in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

Baccalaureate degree required prior to matriculation
A minimum total GPA of 3.2 (overall, science and prerequisite) and a DAT academic average of 19 with subsection scores of 17 or higher are preferred for consideration to the DMD program.
Prerequisite grades of B or higher taken onsite at a four year institution are strongly preferred. A minimum grade of C or 2.0 GPA for prerequisite courses is required for consideration for the DMD Program.
It is preferred that no more than one-third of an applicants’ credits are earned from a community college or junior college. Classes taken in an onsite format are preferred.
AP/IB credits will be accepted for prerequisites if the degree-granting institution awarded college credit toward an applicant’s bachelor’s degree.
Admissions requirements are subject to change without prior notice.
$75 non-refundable supplemental application fee.

Tuition Fee

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International

66312 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 66312 USD per year during 48 months.
National

66312 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 66312 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

55302 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 55302 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 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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