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BU Goldman School of Dental Medicine

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine is a US DMD program in Boston, MA that takes 2027-entry applications through ADEA AADSAS. Its published class profile lists a median GPA of 3.66, a 5.5% acceptance rate and a class of 110. The school holds a traditional interview: October 2026–February 2027.

Location
Boston, MA, United States
Established
1963
Interviews (2027 entry)
October 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
Rolling admissions
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Overview

About BU Goldman School of Dental Medicine (DMD)

Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM), founded in 1963, is one of the leading dental schools in the United States and a major international dental training center. Located in Boston's South End, GSDM is part of Boston University's academic health campus.

The school has the largest full-time dental faculty of any US dental school and is known for its breadth of specialty programs, large clinical volume, and strong international student population.

What makes BU Goldman School of Dental Medicine (DMD) different

Applications via ADEA AADSAS. GSDM has the largest full-time faculty of any US dental school and a particularly robust specialty training infrastructure. The school actively recruits international students, making the cohort distinctively global. Boston's dental ecosystem (Tufts, Harvard, GSDM all located there) is unparalleled.

BU Goldman School of Dental Medicine (DMD) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year DMD curriculum. GSDM has one of the largest dental clinics in New England by patient volume. Clinical training is comprehensive, with exposure to all major specialties. Strong international student cohort creates a diverse clinical and classroom environment.

BU Goldman School of Dental Medicine (DMD) research strengths

BU Goldman School of Dental Medicine (DMD) is strong in these research areas:

  • Implantology
  • Periodontal regeneration
  • Oral biology
  • Dental materials
  • Clinical trials

How the BU Goldman School of Dental Medicine (DMD) interview runs

Format: Traditional one-on-one interview

BU Goldman School of Dental Medicine (DMD) intake

Approximately 100–120 students per year.

Where BU Goldman School of Dental Medicine (DMD) is

Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine was founded in 1963 and is based in Boston, MA.

Programmes offered:

  • Orthodontics
  • Periodontology
  • Prosthodontics
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Endodontics
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Entry requirements

What you need to apply to BU Goldman School of Dental Medicine (DMD)

BU Goldman School of Dental Medicine (DMD) at a glance

Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine Dentistry — 2027 entry at a glance
GPA (median)3.66
Acceptance rate5.5%
Class size110
In-state preferenceNo stated in-state preference
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 100–120 students per year
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine Dentistry admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and DAT required. Applications via ADEA AADSAS. CASPer is not required. GSDM accepts a significant proportion of international students. Research interest, dental experience, and strong academic record expected.
GPA median3.66 overall / 3.62 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate5.5%
Class size110
In-state preferenceNone
CASPerNot required
Holistic review emphasisDental experience, academic achievement, specialty interest, international diversity.
NotesGPA medians hedged. DAT Academic Average median approximately 20–22 (hedged). Acceptance rate approximate. Checked 2026-09-12: this school publishes no class DAT average, so none is quoted.
Specialities offeredOrthodontics, Periodontology, Prosthodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Endodontics

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine's published admissions data. Class profiles are republished each year — confirm which entering class these numbers describe before you rely on them.

Interview

How BU Goldman School of Dental Medicine (DMD) interviews applicants

Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine Dentistry interview — 2027 entry
FormatTraditional one-on-one interview
Interview window (2027 entry)October 2026–February 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)Rolling admissions
Post-interview chancesApproximately 30–40% post-interview (estimated).
Tutor insight
GSDM is one of the most internationally diverse US dental schools — international applicants and those with cross-cultural healthcare experience will find a welcoming environment. The school's strong specialty focus means articulating a long-term specialty interest can strengthen your application essay. Apply early given rolling admissions.
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Learning From a Dental Research Project

Suppose you have just completed a 10-week research project examining the relationship between sleep-disordered breathing and craniofacial morphology in adolescents. How does that research experience inform how you will approach clinical dentistry, and what did you learn about the scientific process that coursework alone cannot teach?

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Reading National Oral Health Disparities Data

National data show that untreated tooth decay and unmet dental need are far higher among low-income Americans, certain racial and ethnic groups, rural residents, and people in states without adult Medicaid dental coverage. What do such data tell us, what do they not, and what cautions would you raise before using them to argue for a specific policy?

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Where BU Goldman School of Dental Medicine (DMD)'s figures come from

Checked against Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine's own website on 14 August 2026: our record for the school was reconciled with what it publishes there. For most US schools that is class size and interview format only, so MCAT, GPA and acceptance-rate figures remain unconfirmed.

BU Goldman School of Dental Medicine (DMD) — official course page →Entry requirements, interview format and deadlines published by the school itself. The primary source for everything on this page.
FAQ

BU Goldman School of Dental Medicine (DMD) — frequently asked questions

Bachelor's degree and DAT required. Applications via ADEA AADSAS. CASPer is not required. GSDM accepts a significant proportion of international students. Research interest, dental experience, and strong academic record expected.

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