Nova (NSU CDM)
Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine
Nova Southeastern University
School Information
Mission Statement
To educate future dentists and to improve oral health through patient-centered care, academic excellence, research, leadership, and commitment to the communities we serve.
Combined Degree Programs
- D.O./D.M.D. Collaborative Degree Program
A six-year integrated program with the College of Osteopathic Medicine; it is the only program of its kind in the United States.
- D.M.D./MBA
Offered in collaboration with the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship.
- D.M.D./M.P.H.
Offered in collaboration with the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine's Public Health program.
- Bachelor's/D.M.D. Dual Admission
Offers 2+4, 3+4, and 4+4 tracks where a seat in the CDM is reserved for high-achieving undergraduate students.
International Student Programs
Other Paths:
- Drs. Kiran and Pallavi Patel International Dental Graduate Program - A 37-39 month accelerated D.M.D. program located at the Tampa Bay Regional Campus for graduates of non-U.S. dental schools.
- Master of Dental Science Certificate - A one-year program designed to help prospective dental students, including international applicants, become more competitive.
Degree Requirements
Coursework Requirements
| Subject | Credits (Sem) | Lab Required | Min Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| biology | 8 | Yes | 2.0 (C) |
| general chem | 8 | Yes | 2.0 (C) |
| organic chem | 8 | Yes | 2.0 (C) |
| physics | 8 | Yes | 2.0 (C) |
| biochem | 3 | No | 2.0 (C) |
| microbiology | 3 | No | 2.0 (C) |
| english | 6 | No | 2.0 (C) |
Credit Policies
Experience Requirements
Letters of Recommendation
Required Types:
- science professor (2)
- other (1)
Test Requirements
Application Logistics
Admissions Cycle
2024-2025
Mean Age
24
Class Size
128
GPA Statistics
Cumulative GPA
3.66
Science GPA
3.60
DAT Scores
Primary Scores
Academic Average
20.9
Total Science
20.9
PAT
19.4
Entering Class Percentile Ranges
Reported 5th, median, and 95th percentile values for the entering class. Missing points were not reported.
DAT Academic Average
Entering-class percentile
- 5th
- 18
- 50th
- —
- 95th
- 24
Lower
Median
Upper
Cumulative GPA
Entering-class percentile
- 5th
- 3.06
- 50th
- —
- 95th
- 3.98
Lower
Median
Upper
Science GPA
Entering-class percentile
- 5th
- 2.93
- 50th
- —
- 95th
- 3.96
Lower
Median
Upper
Applicants & Enrollees
| Category | Applicants | Enrollees | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| overall | 2,737 | 128 | 4.7% |
| in state | 739 | 91 | 12.3% |
| out of_state | 1,739 | 30 | 1.7% |
| international | 259 | 7 | 2.7% |
Class Composition
Out-of-State Enrollee Origins
Home states represented by enrolled students from outside the school's local state.
30 students reported
Academic Year
2026-2027
Tuition & Fees (Program Total, In-State)
$360,656
Cost by Program Year
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | $87,134 | $87,134 | $3,030 |
| D2 | $87,134 | $87,134 | $3,030 |
| D3 | $87,134 | $87,134 | $3,030 |
| D4 | $87,134 | $87,134 | $3,030 |
| Total (4 Years) | $348,536 | $348,536 | $12,120 |
Research Opportunities
Research Themes:
Clinical Experiences
A four-year curriculum featuring two years of foundational biomedical sciences followed by two years of intensive clinical rotations and advanced study.
Clinical Rotations:
- Community Outreach Rotations - Includes service learning at campus clinics, nearby communities, and international missions.
- Honors Clinical Programs - Elective honors tracks available in Endodontics, Periodontics, Oral Surgery, Pediatric Dentistry, and Special Needs.
Postdoctoral Programs
- Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD)
- Endodontics
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Periodontology
- Prosthodontics
- Dental Public Health
Graduate Programs
- Master of Science (M.S.) in Dentistry
- Master of Dental Science Certificate