Program Overview

Orthodontics, Professional Certificate

The professional Certificate in Orthodontics requires satisfactory completion of 24 months of intensive study, including lecture courses, seminars, clinical practicum, and a research paper. Students earn the certificate while they complete work for the MS in orthodontics. They must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.00 to earn the certificate.

Requirements

• The program requires 24 months of intensive study.
• The study includes lecture courses, seminars, clinical practicum, and a research paper.
  • Students must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.00 to earn the certificate.

Admission

• Applicants must have a DDS degree or equivalent.
• Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College.
• Three letters of recommendation are required:
  • One letter from their respective dental school dean stating their class rank or that no class ranks are provided.
  • Two recommendation letters from dental school faculty.
• Application deadline is Aug. 1 for entry the following July 1.
• Applicants are required to travel to the University of Iowa for interviews with department faculty.