UPenn (Penn Dental Medicine)

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

DMDprivatePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
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School Information

Degree TypeDMD
LocationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Institution Typeprivate
Campus Settingurban
Year Established1878
Program Length44 months
Term Typesemester
Entering Class Size~167 students
Campus HousingAvailable

Mission Statement

To transform global oral health and well-being through exceptional clinical care, innovation, education, and research.

Combined Degree Programs

  • DMD/JD

    Joint degree with Penn Carey Law School, typically completed in 6 to 6.5 years.

  • DMD/MBA

    Dual degree with the Wharton School, emphasizing business administration and leadership.

  • DMD/MPH

    Partnered with the Perelman School of Medicine for a Master of Public Health.

  • DMD/MBE

    Master of Bioethics offered in conjunction with the Perelman School of Medicine.

  • DMD/MS in Bioengineering

    Collaborative program with the School of Engineering and Applied Science.

  • DMD/MEd

    Master of Science in Education with the Graduate School of Education.

  • DMD/MS in Oral Biology (MSOB)

    Research-focused dual degree for students interested in academic or biomedical careers.

  • DMD/MS in Nutrition Science

    Integrated program focusing on the intersection of nutrition and oral health.

  • Bio-Dental 7-Year Programs

    Accelerated undergraduate/dental paths with partners like Lehigh and Muhlenberg.

International Student Programs

Traditional Pre-doctoral (IDG)Unknown
Advanced Standing (IDG)Yes

Other Paths:

  • Program for Advanced Standing Students (PASS) - A 29-month program for foreign-trained dentists leading to a DMD degree; students join the second-year class.