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College of Dental Medicine

The College of Dental Medicine selects students based on preprofessional academic performance, Dental Admission Test (DAT) scores, a personal interview, a written application, and letters of evaluation. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

 

Admission Requirements:

  • Prior to matriculation, applicants must have completed a minimum of 90 semester hours of coursework from a regionally accredited college or university. Not more than 60 semester hours from community or junior college will be applied to the 90-semester hour minimum.
  • Students should have a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale. In addition, students should have a science grade point average of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
  • Students must have earned a grade of 2.0 or better in each of the following required courses:
    • Biology with lab – 8 semester hours
    • Chemistry with lab – 8 semester hours
    • Organic Chemistry with lab – 8 semester hours
    • Physics with lab – 8 semester hours
    • Biochemistry – 3 semester hours
    • Microbiology – 3 semester hours
    • English – 6 semester hours
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Suggested Additional Preparation:

Courses should be selected to give students as broad and liberal an education as possible. However, applicants are encouraged to take these specific upper division courses in advanced sciences: anatomy, physiology, cell biology, molecular biology, histology, genetics, and immunology.

Upon review of a student's individual record, the committee on admissions may require additional coursework and testing as a condition of acceptance.

The dean may evaluate an applicant's qualifications and modify requirements in unusual circumstances.

How to Apply

Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine uses the American Association of Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS). AADSAS does not take part in student selection. Applications are available from the American Association of Dental schools:

American Association of Dental Schools
Application Service
1625 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, sixth floor
Washington, D.C. 20036-2212
Telephone: (202) 667-1886 or 800-353-2237

Applicants may also obtain their application through https://www.adea.org/. Candidates may choose to fill out an electronic application.

Materials to be mailed to AADSAS by November 15 include: 

Application
A complete AADSAS application form, including a personal statement articulating motivation for a career in dentistry. Please visit www.adea.org for application information.
Transcripts
Official transcripts from the registrar of each college or university in which the student was enrolled (mailed directly by the college to AADSAS).
Letters of Evaluation
Two letters of evaluation from science professors and a third letter of evaluation (suggestions include a letter from a dental experience, community service or research or a pre-professional composite committee letter).
Residency
Applicants must either be a US citizen or Permanent Resident or an international student that has or will complete a bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college/university in the United States or Canada.

 

Inquiries Only:

Nova Southeastern University
College of Dental Medicine
Office of Admissions
3200 South University Drive
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33328-2018
Phone: (954) 262-1101 or 800-356-0026 x 21101

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