Up to 24.

This is a 30-month program. The program starts in the spring term, which begins the first week in January, and is 5 terms long. The first preparatory term involves preclinical training, classroom sessions, and small group seminars. Students then complete 2 years in clinical training integrated with traditional track students. Students graduate in early June.

Once you complete the program, you are eligible to take most state or regional licensing exams in the US or Canada, including the exams accepted for Alabama licensure. Slight variations exist from state to state, so you may wish to check with individual states to confirm eligibility.

No. We are striving for a diverse group of students with a variety of clinical backgrounds. Work experience, research experience, and interview skills are all important, as well as grades.

These are not required for admission; however, if you have DAT or GRE scores you may include these in your application.

The ADAT is not required for admission; however, if you have taken the ADAT you may include this score in your application.

Many things, including but not limited to: letters of evaluation, your personal statement, your CV, your interview, extracurricular activities, knowledge of dentistry as a career, and work history.

No. We consider applicants who have just completed dental school.

Letters of acceptance for the program are generally extended 1-2 months after the bench test.

D.M.D. (Doctor of Dental Medicine) and D.D.S. (Doctor of Dental Surgery) degrees are equivalent degrees. The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry awards the D.M.D. degree.

Yes. This will be scheduled following the application deadline.

Applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the TOEFL internet-based test (iBT). A minimum 94 iBT score and a score of 20 or above in each of the four skill areas is required. (Suggested 100 iBT score or above to be competitive.) TOEFL scores more than two years old are not accepted.

UAB SOD accepts the Home Edition of the TOEFL.

All applicants with citizenship, green card, or legal visa status in the US are eligible to apply. Applicants currently possessing a B1/B2 or F2/M2 visa must change their visa status to F1 prior to enrolling. Eligible applicants will be evaluated on their professional merit and not visa status. Applicants outside the US will likely require a F1 student visa to pursue their program. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have specific questions about your visa type and eligibility to study in the US. Applicant's visa status should allow them time to complete the program.