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 2027-08-24 00:00:00

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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

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

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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 Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

71722 USD / year

≈ 71722 USD / year
Out-of-State

71722 USD / year

≈ 71722 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

57536 USD / year

≈ 57536 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

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About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Delivered

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Other requirements

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