Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) offers a DMD/PhD program in Dentistry, which is an innovative, integrated-clinician scientist training program. This program is designed to provide students with the skills needed for a career in academia and dentistry.

About the Program

The DMD/PhD program is approximately eight years in duration. To begin, students must complete at least two years of coursework in the UAB Graduate School, including passing qualifying examinations and completing a dissertation proposal defense, while maintaining a 3.0 GPA. After being admitted to PhD candidacy, the student's advisory committee will approve their transition to the DMD curriculum. The student will then enter the program as a first-year dental student and continue on the traditional path with their classmates for the second to fourth years. Upon completion of the program, students will be awarded both DMD and PhD degrees simultaneously.

Delivery Methods

On-Campus

The program delivers most of its content via on-campus, in-person meetings.

Admissions Requirement

• Students must finish at least two years of coursework in the UAB Graduate School.
• Students must pass their qualifying examinations.
• Students must complete a dissertation proposal defense.
• Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
• Students must be admitted to PhD candidacy before transitioning to the DMD curriculum.

Related Programs

• Pre-Dentistry Pre-Professional Program
• Business Administration / Dentistry (Dual Degree) MBA / DMD
• Public Health MPH
• Dentistry DMD
• Biomedical Engineering PhD
• Biology PhD

Nondiscrimination Statement

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator.