The Blaze to D.M.D. program offers conditional acceptance for selected students enrolled in the UAB Master’s in Biomedical & Health Sciences Program (MSBHS) who commit to pursuing a D.M.D. degree at UAB.

This partnership between the School of Health Professions and the School of Dentistry (SOD) allows students to experience an organ-based, integrated curriculum modeled after the first two years of dental school. Students interact with and learn from faculty who teach in professional programs at UAB and will earn a Master of Science in Biomedical Health Sciences.

Application Process

There is no direct application to the Blaze to D.M.D. program. Candidates for the Blaze to D.M.D. program are identified during the regular UAB SOD admissions cycle via the American Association of Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS). Preference is given to Alabama residents. Students who successfully complete all elements of the master’s program will be accepted to the School of Dentistry for the following academic year.

During the application screening, interview, and committee review processes, members of the UAB SOD Admissions Committee will identify suitable applicants and coordinate with MSBHS personnel regarding candidate selection. Students selected for the Blaze to D.M.D. program will be required to complete the UAB graduate school application process.