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Description
The NSU doctor of dental medicine (D.M.D), offered through the Health Professions Division’s College of Dental Medicine, trains students to become highly qualified primary care practitioners capable of delivering comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages. Students may go on for advanced education in fields such as oral surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics, or dental public health, among other specializations.

Requirements
The Dual Admission Program in dental medicine is restricted to entering freshmen. Candidates are required to pursue a biology degree. They must achieve, at minimum, one of three high school GPA/SAT score combinations. For the 3+4 program 3.3 GPA/1350 SAT, 3.5 GPA/1300 SAT, or 3.8 GPA/1250 SAT. For the 4+4 program 3.3 GPA/1200 SAT, 3.6 GPA/1150 SAT, or 3.8 GPA/1100 SAT. In addition, candidates must have three years of mathematics (through precalculus), three years of science (including biology and chemistry), and four years of English.

The Dual Admission Program in dental medicine requires either seven (3+4) or eight years (4+4). In the 4+4 program, students spend four years as undergraduates and receive a bachelor's degree in biology before starting their dental medicine education. In the 3+4 program, students spend three years at the undergraduate level and receive a bachelor's degree in biology after the first year of graduate courses. In addition to an undergraduate studies application, a dual admissions application must be submitted along with three references including two from high school science teachers and one from a guidance counselor. A preadmission interview is required.

Last Updated: October 2007

Locations Available
Main Campus, Fort Lauderdale

Formats Available
Day Program (Main Campus Only)