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D.D.S./Ph.D.: Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Dual Degree: D.D.S., Doctor of Philosophy

The combined D.D.S./Ph.D. (Doctor of Dental Surgery and Doctor of Philosophy) training program available through the UT dental school is a component of the Craniofacial Oral-Biology Student Training in Academic Research (COSTAR) T32 Training Program that is funded by the National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Only 17 universities in the country have T32 programs. This national program focuses on creating the next generation of clinician scientists to ensure the future of the nation's oral health.

You will become a clinician-scientist who can perform sponsored research in dental and craniofacial-related areas. Another goal of the program is to have our trainees become dental school faculty.

Find out more about how to apply

 
  • Academics

    The Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program gives students the opportunity to obtain a D.D.S. degree and Ph.D. with a focus in an area related to Craniofacial Oral-biology.

  • How to Apply

    Candidates will be selected on the basis of their commitment and potential to pursue a career in academic dentistry.

  • Paying for School

    The COSTAR Training Program provides a stipend, health insurance, research support and support for tuition/fees for selected trainees throughout their Ph.D. and D.D.S. training periods. This support is limited to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Program at a glance

Requirements

  • Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident to be eligible for COSTAR funding
  • Must be accepted to UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry and to a Ph.D. program offered by the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.

Application Deadlines

  • School of Dentistry: July 1
  • Integrated Biomedical Sciences (priority): January 15
  • Integrated Biomedical Sciences (regular): March 15
  • Translational Science: November 1

Tuition & Fees

Dental school tuition is covered by the U.S. federal COSTAR program.

Leadership and research opportunities

UT Health offers great leadership and research opportunities to students. The faculty, including those I have never taken a class from, have always been welcoming to answer questions about cases and offer advice.
Kim Do, Fourth Year School of Dentistry Student
Kim Do, Fourth Year School of Dentistry Student

Quick facts

  • 100 students

    on average in each first year D.D.S. class

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