As you already know, dentistry is an exciting profession, and the University of Maryland offers exceptional educational programs for prospective members of the oral health professions. We are pleased to provide you with this information about the Doctor of Dental Surgery Program at the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, the first school in the world to offer a science-based curriculum in dentistry. The Dental School seeks to enroll the highest caliber of students who will become exemplary health care professionals.
Quality is the preeminent criterion in the admissions process.
The Dental School has established admissions criteria which permit flexibility in the choice of an undergraduate program, while maintaining an emphasis on strong scholastic achievement. Students who are majoring in either science or non-science disciplines are encouraged to apply. In addition, those individuals who are interested in changing their careers will receive careful consideration for admission. Our admissions process strives to identify applicants who possess the ability to think critically and who have demonstrated independence and self-direction. In all respects, applicants must give every promise of becoming successful students and practitioners of the highest ethical standards.