Doctor of Dental Medicine at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

The DMD is the four-year predoctoral programme of the Pitt School of Dental Medicine, giving an evidence-based education that prepares graduates to be practising clinicians or researchers. It begins with the White Coat Ceremony.

Faculty: School of Dental Medicine | Duration: 4 years | Intake: Fall (class size limited to 80) | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Four-year predoctoral dental curriculum; students may add a Dental Public Health certificate or academic programs in oral and craniofacial sciences.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Baccalaureate degree from the US or Canada required before matriculation. Minimum total GPA 3.2 (overall, science and prerequisite) for consideration; prerequisite grade minimum C. Prerequisites: English (2, one literature), Biology I-II with lab, Physics I-II, General Chemistry I-II with lab, Organic Chemistry I-II with lab, Biochemistry; science prerequisites within the last five years. DAT with minimum academic average 410 (390 per section preferred); scores no more than three years old; application deadline October 31, 2026. AADSAS application with a pre-health committee letter (preferred) or three letters (two from professors/advisors); $75 supplemental fee; interview by invitation; $2,000 enrollment deposit.

Domestic applicants: USD 58,686 a year (2026-27). Pennsylvania-resident graduate tuition, School of Dental Medicine, Doctorate - Professional Practice, full-time two terms (fall and spring); the page states the academic year is 3 terms (fall, spring, summer) and gives this as the total for the year. Tuit Source

International applicants: USD 74,590 a year (2026-27). Out-of-state (non-PA resident) graduate tuition, School of Dental Medicine, Doctorate - Professional Practice, full-time two terms (fall and spring); the page states the academic year is 3 terms (fall, spring, summer) and gives this as the total for the y Source

Intake: Fall (class size limited to 80)

Duration: 4 years

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