Overview

The Dental Medicine and Master of Public Health at Columbia University provides students with a rigorous education that bridges the gap between clinical dental practice and population health. By integrating these two disciplines, the university prepares graduates to address complex challenges within the evolving global healthcare landscape. This dual degree track ensures that future practitioners possess both the technical skills required for dentistry and the analytical tools necessary for public health leadership.

Why Dental Medicine and Master of Public Health at Columbia University?

This programme is delivered through a prestigious partnership between the College of Dental Medicine and the Mailman School of Public Health. Students benefit from a curriculum that offers deep insights into the U.S. healthcare system while providing access to world-class research facilities and clinical environments. The interdisciplinary nature of the course allows individuals to specialise in diverse areas such as epidemiology or health administration, making them uniquely qualified for roles where medicine and systemic health policy intersect.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 101008 per year
National fee: USD 101008 per year
Local fee: USD 101008 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Clinical Dentistry
Biological Sciences
Epidemiology
Biostatistics
Health Administration
Sociomedical Sciences
Population Oral Health
Microbial Pathogenesis
Neuroscience and Pain

Careers with Dental Medicine and Master of Public Health

Graduates are exceptionally well-equipped to take on leadership positions across various sectors of the healthcare industry. The dual qualification opens doors to diverse professional pathways, allowing individuals to influence health policy or manage large-scale clinical operations.

By combining clinical expertise with a Master of Public Health, alumni are prepared to lead at the interface of dentistry and the wider medical community, ensuring high standards of care at both individual and population levels.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Epidemiology
Biostatistics
Health administration
The sociomedical sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Dental Admission Test (DAT) Scores: All applicants must take the Dental Admission Test (link is external and opens in a new window)to be considered for admission. Official results should be reported via AADSAS; unofficial copies will not be accepted as part of the application.
Three confidential letters of recommendation from science professors or one composite letter from a pre-health committee must be submitted directly to AADSAS. Additional letters of recommendation from employers or non-science professors will be accepted, but will not satisfy the requirement.
Official Transcripts: Candidates should contact all former academic institution(s) to obtain official copies of academic records, which must be sent directly to AADSAS application service.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

101008 USD / year

≈ 101008 USD / year
Out-of-State

101008 USD / year

≈ 101008 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

101008 USD / year

≈ 101008 USD / year

Additional Details

DDS tuition: $101,008/ year. MHP tuition: $50,372/ year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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