Lehigh offers an accelerated (combined-degree) program with the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. For questions related to application or admission to this program, please contact Admissions at 610-758-3100 (admissions@lehigh.edu). For questions about curriculum or academics, please contact the pre-health advisor at 610-758-3710 or careercenter@lehigh.edu.
Combined-Degree Program in Dentistry
The university, in cooperation with the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, offers an accelerated program that enables selected students to earn a combined baccalaureate (B.A.) and doctor of dental medicine (D.M.D.) degree after a minimum of seven years of study at the two institutions. Qualified high school seniors may apply directly to this program through the Lehigh's Office of Admissions.
During their first three years at Lehigh, students are expected to make satisfactory progress in prescribed academic areas as well as in the area of personal growth, developing those attributes ultimately needed to become a dentist. Students are expected to maintain a minimum overall and science GPA of 3.5 throughout their three years at Lehigh. They must also take the Dental Admission Test (DAT). Minimum DAT scores as stipulated by Penn Dental School are required.
Application for admission to the program is made through Lehigh's Office of Admissions. Admission is based on grades, ranking in the top 10% of high school class, and demonstrated maturity and motivation for dental school. Application deadline is January 1.