Last updated on March 3, 2026.
Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine
- Florida
- dental.nova.edu
Program Size
35
Program Length
39 months
Application Open
March 5, 2026
Application Deadline
June 5, 2026
Program Start
April 19, 2027
Program Contact
Dr. Audrey Galka
3300 South University Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328 (954) 262-7318
Calvin Mendes Senior Associate Director, Dental Graduate Admissions
Graduates of a non-U.S. dental school may be able to obtain a U.S. dental degree within three years in this program at the Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine (NSU CDM). They would then become eligible for a U.S. dental license. This accelerated program helps dentists from other countries to transition into the system in the United States.
Program Information
| Degree Awarded | D.M.D. |
|---|---|
| Program Size | 35 |
| Program Length | 39 months |
| Application Open Date | March 5, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | June 5, 2026 |
| Program Start Date | April 19, 2027 |
| Supplemental Application | Yes |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or hold U.S. legal permanent resident status (green card) | No |
| Bench Test | Yes |
| Program Website | dental.nova.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- TOEFL
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental application
- Requires supplemental fee
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), World Education Services (WES)
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Three professional Letters of Evaluation are required.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
A minimum score of 4 (on the new TOEFL grading scale) is required on the TOEFL, a score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or a score of 54 on the Pearson Test of English—Academic.
National Board Requirement Instructions
Integrated National Board Dental Examination is required.