Periodontology Applications and Admissions

• Application deadline: September 1 of the year prior to the planned admission date
• Starting date: July 1
• Graduate School Application Fee: See site for details. Applicants only need to apply to the UK Graduate School following completion of National Match acceptance. 
• Degree/Certification offered: Master of Science and Certificate in Periodontology
• Length of Program: 36 months
• Applicants accepted/year: 2-3

Application to ADEA PASS for the Graduate Periodontology Program is required. If accepted to the program following the National Match, you will then complete the application to the UK Graduate School.

All Applicants:

Register and complete the ADEA PASS application here. 

All applicants must submit documentation to ADEA PASS, including:

• Four (4) Letters of Recommendation (one must be from a Dean)
• National Board Scores (if available for international applicants) or INBDE
• Pre-dental Transcripts (which includes high school transcripts if international)
• Dental School Transcripts with degree granted or in-process (provided in English)

If accepted to the program, applicants must also complete the online UK Graduate School application. See application process information here.
Graduate School Contact Information:  
Visit website here.
Email: grad.admit@uky.edu 
Phone: 859-257-3603

International Applicants: 

In addition to the above requirements, international applicants should also be prepared to provide the following:  

1. Bank Statement showing available funding 
2. Proof of English proficiency
3. Copies of passport for yourself and any accompanying family members

The Graduate School may request additional information as necessary. To see more about coming to the University of Kentucky as an international student, click here.

• Cost of Attendance: 
  https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/financial-aid-and-scholarships/cost-attendance. The total estimated expense to attend UK, including tuition, fees, housing, meals, books, supplies, transportation, and personal expenses.
• ​Tuition and Fees:
   https://www.uky.edu/studentaccount/tuition-fees. The specific charges for instruction and related services, excluding other living and personal expenses.