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==Location==
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2400 Sixth St NW <br>
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Washington, DC 20059 <br>
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United States of America
  
 
==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
 
*Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
 
*Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
*4 years in length
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**4 years in length
*Number of applications in 2009: 2,600
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**For more information, please click [http://healthsciences.howard.edu/education/colleges/dentistry/admissions here]
*Class size in 2009: 80
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*Joint programs are also available:
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**BS/DDS: For more information, click [http://healthsciences.howard.edu/education/colleges/dentistry/programs/predoctoral-programs/BS-DDS-combined-education-program here]
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**DDS/MBA: For more information, click [http://healthsciences.howard.edu/education/colleges/dentistry/programs/predoctoral-programs/DDS-MBA-program here]
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
*Degree: Bachelor of Science or Arts degree required
 
*Degree: Bachelor of Science or Arts degree required
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**Inorganic Chemistry with labs (8 credits)
 
**Inorganic Chemistry with labs (8 credits)
 
**Organic Chemistry with labs (8 credits)
 
**Organic Chemistry with labs (8 credits)
**Human Anatomy/Physiology (6 credits)
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** Biochemistry (3 credits)
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**Human Anatomy (6 credits)
 
**Physics (6 credits)
 
**Physics (6 credits)
 
**Electives (22 credits)
 
**Electives (22 credits)
 
*Recommended Courses
 
*Recommended Courses
 
 
**Microbiology (6 credits)
 
**Microbiology (6 credits)
 
**Physiology (6 credits)
 
**Physiology (6 credits)
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For more information, click [http://healthsciences.howard.edu/education/colleges/dentistry/admissions/minimum-qualifications here]
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
 
*Minimum Overall: 2.85 (4.0 scale)
 
*Minimum Overall: 2.85 (4.0 scale)
 
*Minimum Science: 2.85
 
*Minimum Science: 2.85
*Average accepted GPA 2009: 3.17 (4.0 scale)
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For more information, click [http://healthsciences.howard.edu/education/schools-and-academics/dentistry/admissions/minimum-qualifications here]
  
 
====DAT====
 
====DAT====
 
*Minimum: 18 (in each of the eight categories)
 
*Minimum: 18 (in each of the eight categories)
 
*DAT scores cannot be older than two years
 
*DAT scores cannot be older than two years
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For more information, click [http://healthsciences.howard.edu/education/schools-and-academics/dentistry/admissions/minimum-qualifications here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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*A recommendation letter from an advisor, counselor, or instructor familiar with the applicant's academic background
 
*A recommendation letter from an advisor, counselor, or instructor familiar with the applicant's academic background
 
**If the applicant is in the work force, a recommendation letter from the applicant's employer(s) is required
 
**If the applicant is in the work force, a recommendation letter from the applicant's employer(s) is required
 
 
For more information about Admissions requirements, click [http://healthsciences.howard.edu/education/schools-and-academics/dentistry/admissions/minimum-qualifications here]
 
For more information about Admissions requirements, click [http://healthsciences.howard.edu/education/schools-and-academics/dentistry/admissions/minimum-qualifications here]
  
 
==Interview==
 
==Interview==
 
*Following review of files, interviews are scheduled for Saturdays between August 15 and April 15
 
*Following review of files, interviews are scheduled for Saturdays between August 15 and April 15
*Interviews are for select applicants only
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*Interviews are for selected applicants only
For more information, click [http://healthsciences.howard.edu/education/schools-and-academics/dentistry/admissions/application-schedule here]
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For more information, click [http://healthsciences.howard.edu/education/colleges/dentistry/admissions/application-schedule here]
 
 
==Timeline==
 
*June: AADSAS begins accepting applications
 
*October: Interviews begin and continue into mid February
 
*November 1: AADSAS application deadline
 
*December 1: First decision notices mailed to applicants
 
*April-May: Last decision notices mailed to applicants
 
For more information, click [http://www.dentistry.howard.edu/admissions.htm here]
 
  
==Tuition 2010-2011==
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==Timeline 2017-2018==
*First year tuition and fees: $39,657 USD
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*June 1 2017-February 1 2018: AADSAS filing period
For more information, click [http://www.dentistry.howard.edu/admissions.htm here]
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*Augsut 15, 2017 - April 15th 2018: Interview process
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*December 1, 2017: First decision notices mailed to applicants
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*April 30, 2018: All credentials must be postmarked
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*April 2018-May 2018: Last decision notices mailed to applicants
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For more information, click [http://healthsciences.howard.edu/education/colleges/dentistry/admissions/application-schedule here]
  
For information on financial aid, click [http://www.dentistry.howard.edu/financial_aid.htm here]
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==Tuition 2017-2018==
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*First year tuition: USD$ 18,535.00
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*First year total cost: USD$ 52,633.00
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For more information, click [http://www.howard.edu/studentfinancialservices/pdf/1213/tuition_fees_health_professions_ay1213.pdf here]
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For information on financial aid, click [http://healthsciences.howard.edu/education/colleges/dentistry/financial-aid here]
  
 
[[Category:Howard University|Dentistry]]
 
[[Category:Howard University|Dentistry]]
 
[[Category:Dentistry|Howard]]
 
[[Category:Dentistry|Howard]]

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Location

2400 Sixth St NW
Washington, DC 20059
United States of America

Contacts

Website: http://www.dentistry.howard.edu/
Phone: 202-806-0440
Admissions e-mail: HUCD@howard.edu

Program Information

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
    • 4 years in length
    • For more information, please click here
  • Joint programs are also available:
    • BS/DDS: For more information, click here
    • DDS/MBA: For more information, click here

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Bachelor of Science or Arts degree required
  • Required Courses
    • English Composition & Literature (6 credits)
    • Inorganic Chemistry with labs (8 credits)
    • Organic Chemistry with labs (8 credits)
    • Biochemistry (3 credits)
    • Human Anatomy (6 credits)
    • Physics (6 credits)
    • Electives (22 credits)
  • Recommended Courses
    • Microbiology (6 credits)
    • Physiology (6 credits)

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Minimum Overall: 2.85 (4.0 scale)
  • Minimum Science: 2.85

For more information, click here

DAT

  • Minimum: 18 (in each of the eight categories)
  • DAT scores cannot be older than two years

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Application to the American Association of Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS)
  • Official transcript
  • DAT scores
  • A recommendation letter from an advisor, counselor, or instructor familiar with the applicant's academic background
    • If the applicant is in the work force, a recommendation letter from the applicant's employer(s) is required

For more information about Admissions requirements, click here

Interview

  • Following review of files, interviews are scheduled for Saturdays between August 15 and April 15
  • Interviews are for selected applicants only

For more information, click here

Timeline 2017-2018

  • June 1 2017-February 1 2018: AADSAS filing period
  • Augsut 15, 2017 - April 15th 2018: Interview process
  • December 1, 2017: First decision notices mailed to applicants
  • April 30, 2018: All credentials must be postmarked
  • April 2018-May 2018: Last decision notices mailed to applicants

For more information, click here

Tuition 2017-2018

  • First year tuition: USD$ 18,535.00
  • First year total cost: USD$ 52,633.00

For more information, click here For information on financial aid, click here