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==Contacts== | ==Contacts== | ||
− | '''Website:''' http://www.dentistry.umn.edu/ | + | '''Website:''' http://www.dentistry.umn.edu/<br> |
'''Phone:''' (612) 625-7477<br> | '''Phone:''' (612) 625-7477<br> | ||
− | '''Admissions e-mail:''' ddsapply@umn.edu | + | '''Admissions e-mail:''' ddsapply@umn.edu |
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==Program Information== | ==Program Information== | ||
*Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) | *Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) | ||
− | *4 years in length | + | **4 years in length |
− | * | + | **Class size: 98 |
− | *Class size | + | *DDS/PhD and DDS/MSc programs are also available |
+ | **For more information, click [http://www.dentistry.umn.edu/programs-admissions/advanced-programs/oral-biology/curriculum/dds-phd/index.htm here] and [http://www.dentistry.umn.edu/programs-admissions/dds-mph/index.htm here] | ||
==Admission Requirements== | ==Admission Requirements== | ||
====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ||
− | *Degree: Minimum 3 years (87 credits) of undergraduate study | + | *Degree: Minimum 3 years (87 credits) of undergraduate study in Canada or the US. Students are encouraged to take courses other than those of the biological and physical sciences. |
*Required Courses: | *Required Courses: | ||
**English (6 credits) – 2 composition courses or 1 composition course with another writing intensive course in literature or humanities. | **English (6 credits) – 2 composition courses or 1 composition course with another writing intensive course in literature or humanities. | ||
− | **General Biology or Zoology (8 credits) | + | **General Biology or Zoology with lab (8 credits) |
− | **General Chemistry (8 credits) | + | **General Chemistry with lab (8 credits) |
− | **Organic Chemistry (8 credits) | + | **Organic Chemistry with lab (8 credits) |
+ | **Physics with lab (8 credits) | ||
**Biochemistry (3 credits) | **Biochemistry (3 credits) | ||
**Mathematics (3 credits): college algebra or precalculus, computer science, or statistics | **Mathematics (3 credits): college algebra or precalculus, computer science, or statistics | ||
**Applied Human Psychology (3 credits): general human psychology, child psychology, or business psychology | **Applied Human Psychology (3 credits): general human psychology, child psychology, or business psychology | ||
+ | *Science coursework must be taken within 5 years of applying | ||
*Recommended Courses | *Recommended Courses | ||
− | ** | + | **Art (3-D drawing or sculpture), cell biology, histology, human anatomy, microbiology, physiology, genetics, immunology and statistics. |
For more information, click | For more information, click | ||
− | [http://www.dentistry.umn.edu/ | + | [http://www.dentistry.umn.edu/programs-admissions/dds/admissions/info/index.htm here "Required Courses and Minimum Credits"] and [http://www.dentistry.umn.edu/programs-admissions/dds/admissions/criteria/index.htm here "Preferred elective coursework"] |
====GPA==== | ====GPA==== | ||
− | * | + | *No minimum requirement. |
− | * | + | *Average GPA for class of 2011 (most recent data available): |
− | ** | + | **Overall GPA: 3.61 |
+ | **Science GPA: 3.54 | ||
+ | **BCP GPA (biology, chemistry, physics): 3.52 | ||
+ | For more information, click [http://www.dentistry.umn.edu/programs-admissions/dds/admissions/FAQs/index.htm here "Grade Point Average"] | ||
====DAT==== | ====DAT==== | ||
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**Student should score at or above the national average of each section. | **Student should score at or above the national average of each section. | ||
**National average currently is between 17 and 18. | **National average currently is between 17 and 18. | ||
− | *Average DAT scores | + | *Average DAT scores 2011: |
− | **Academic Average: 19. | + | **Academic Average: 19.66 |
− | **Perceptual Ability: 20. | + | **Perceptual Ability: 20.27 |
**Total Science: 19.73 | **Total Science: 19.73 | ||
− | **Reading: 20. | + | **Reading: 20.68 |
− | + | For more information, click [http://www.dentistry.umn.edu/programs-admissions/dds/admissions/FAQs/index.htm here "Dental Admission Test"] | |
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====Supporting Documents==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
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*School of Dentistry Supplemental Application | *School of Dentistry Supplemental Application | ||
*DAT scores | *DAT scores | ||
− | *Orientation to Dentistry Statement: documents the applicant’s observation/participation of patient care in a general dentistry practice | + | *Orientation to Dentistry Statement: documents the applicant’s observation/participation of patient care in a general dentistry practice |
− | *TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores if applicant’s primary language is not English. | + | **Minimum 30 hours of observation in general dentistry required |
+ | *TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores if applicant’s primary language is not English. | ||
+ | **Minimum score (internet based) | ||
+ | ***Overall score: 96-97 | ||
+ | ***Writing: 25 | ||
+ | *Personal service to people on a one-to-one basis is also an asset: examples include involvement as a youth counselor, nurse aid, etc. | ||
For more information, click | For more information, click | ||
− | [http://www.dentistry.umn.edu/ | + | [http://www.dentistry.umn.edu/programs-admissions/dds/admissions/criteria/index.htm here] |
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+ | ==Interview== | ||
+ | *Applicants are encouraged to attend mock interviews as practice | ||
+ | *Competitive applicants will be invited for an interview with dental school faculty, admission personnel and/or students | ||
+ | For more information, click [http://www.dentistry.umn.edu/programs-admissions/dds/admissions/info/index.htm here "Personal Interview"] and [http://www.dentistry.umn.edu/programs-admissions/dds/admissions/criteria/index.htm here] | ||
==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
− | *June | + | *June 4,2012: AADSAS and Supplemental applications are available |
− | *December 1: Deadline | + | *December 1: Deadline to submit the complete application (including DAT scores) |
− | For more information, click [http://www.dentistry.umn.edu/ | + | For more information, click [http://www.dentistry.umn.edu/programs-admissions/dds/admissions/FAQs/index.htm here] |
− | ==Tuition | + | ==Tuition 2012-2013== |
− | *First year tuition (resident) - $ | + | *First year tuition (resident) - $ 30,540 |
− | *First year tuition (non-resident and international) - $ | + | *First year tuition (non-resident and international) - $ 55,242 |
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For more information on tuition, click | For more information on tuition, click | ||
− | [http://www. | + | [http://www.onestop.umn.edu/pdf/tuition_grad_2012-13.pdf here] <br> |
− | + | For information on financial aid, click [http://www.dentistry.umn.edu/current-students/scholarships/index.htm here] | |
[[Category:University of Minnesota|Dentistry]] | [[Category:University of Minnesota|Dentistry]] | ||
[[Category:Dentistry|Minnesota]] | [[Category:Dentistry|Minnesota]] |
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Contacts
Website: http://www.dentistry.umn.edu/
Phone: (612) 625-7477
Admissions e-mail: ddsapply@umn.edu
Program Information
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
- 4 years in length
- Class size: 98
- DDS/PhD and DDS/MSc programs are also available
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: Minimum 3 years (87 credits) of undergraduate study in Canada or the US. Students are encouraged to take courses other than those of the biological and physical sciences.
- Required Courses:
- English (6 credits) – 2 composition courses or 1 composition course with another writing intensive course in literature or humanities.
- General Biology or Zoology with lab (8 credits)
- General Chemistry with lab (8 credits)
- Organic Chemistry with lab (8 credits)
- Physics with lab (8 credits)
- Biochemistry (3 credits)
- Mathematics (3 credits): college algebra or precalculus, computer science, or statistics
- Applied Human Psychology (3 credits): general human psychology, child psychology, or business psychology
- Science coursework must be taken within 5 years of applying
- Recommended Courses
- Art (3-D drawing or sculpture), cell biology, histology, human anatomy, microbiology, physiology, genetics, immunology and statistics.
For more information, click here "Required Courses and Minimum Credits" and here "Preferred elective coursework"
GPA
- No minimum requirement.
- Average GPA for class of 2011 (most recent data available):
- Overall GPA: 3.61
- Science GPA: 3.54
- BCP GPA (biology, chemistry, physics): 3.52
For more information, click here "Grade Point Average"
DAT
- Minimum scores:
- Student should score at or above the national average of each section.
- National average currently is between 17 and 18.
- Average DAT scores 2011:
- Academic Average: 19.66
- Perceptual Ability: 20.27
- Total Science: 19.73
- Reading: 20.68
For more information, click here "Dental Admission Test"
Supporting Documents
- AADSAS (Associated American Dental Schools of Application Service) application
- Personal statement describing the applicant’s achievements and interest in dentistry
- 3 letters of recommendation (2 from the science faculty, 1 from an employer/supervisor)
- School of Dentistry Supplemental Application
- DAT scores
- Orientation to Dentistry Statement: documents the applicant’s observation/participation of patient care in a general dentistry practice
- Minimum 30 hours of observation in general dentistry required
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores if applicant’s primary language is not English.
- Minimum score (internet based)
- Overall score: 96-97
- Writing: 25
- Minimum score (internet based)
- Personal service to people on a one-to-one basis is also an asset: examples include involvement as a youth counselor, nurse aid, etc.
For more information, click here
Interview
- Applicants are encouraged to attend mock interviews as practice
- Competitive applicants will be invited for an interview with dental school faculty, admission personnel and/or students
For more information, click here "Personal Interview" and here
Timeline
- June 4,2012: AADSAS and Supplemental applications are available
- December 1: Deadline to submit the complete application (including DAT scores)
For more information, click here
Tuition 2012-2013
- First year tuition (resident) - $ 30,540
- First year tuition (non-resident and international) - $ 55,242
For more information on tuition, click
here
For information on financial aid, click here