Last updated on February 29, 2024.

Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine

Program Size
35
Program Length
39 months
Application Open
March 7, 2024
Application Deadline
June 7, 2024
Program Start
May 1, 2025

Program Contact

Dr. Audrey Galka
3200 South University Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328 (954) 262-7318
Calvin Mendes Senior Associate Director, Dental Graduate Admissions
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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 7, 2024
Application Deadline June 7, 2024
Program Start Date May 1, 2025
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.