Last updated on March 11, 2025.
Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine
- Florida
- dental.nova.edu
Program Size
35
Program Length
39 months
Application Open
March 6, 2025
Application Deadline
June 13, 2025
Program Start
April 20, 2026
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 6, 2025 |
| Application Deadline | June 13, 2025 |
| Program Start Date | April 20, 2026 |
| 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
- NBDE
- 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 80 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
A pass score on Part I and Part II of the National Board Dental Examination or Integrated National Board Dental Examination is required.