Tufts University Dentistry

Dentistry
Canadian universities
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International universities
Manchester

Contacts

Website: http://dental.tufts.edu/admissions/
Phone: (617) 636-6639
Admissions e-mail: DenAdmissions@tufts.edu

Program Information

• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
• 4 years in length
• D.M.D. Program Class of 2014 Statistics:
  • Number of Applications: 4,635
  • 182 first-time enrollees

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

• Degree: Undergraduate degree from an accredited 4 year college or university.
• Required Courses
  • 2 semesters (8 credits or 3 quarters) Biology
  • 2 semesters (8 credits or 3 quarters) Inorganic Chemistry
  • 2 semesters (8 credits or 3 quarters) Physics
  • 1 semester (4 credits or 2 quarters) Organic Chemistry
  • 1 semester (3 credits or 1 quarter) Biochemistry
  • 1 semester writing-intensive Humanities or Social Science course (may include History, English, Comparative Literature, Philosophy, Government or Women's Studies)
• All pre-requisite coursework must be completed at an accredited 4 year college/university. Community college coursework is not accepted.
• Applicants are encouraged to earn a grade of "B" or higher in all pre-requisite courses to be most competitive.
• The Admissions Committee will not recognize pre-requisites completed by earning Advanced Placement credits.
• For more information, click here

GPA

• Minimum: GPA: 3.41 (4.0 scale)
  • Science GPA: 3.31 (4.0 scale)

DAT

• Dental Admissions Test (DAT) scores will be downloaded from the ADA directly to the AADSAS application.
• Please note - DAT scores obtained before June 1, 2010 are no longer valid.
  • If you completed the DAT prior to June 1, 2010 you must retake the examination and submit updated scores.
  • Please visit this site for information on the DAT
• DAT Scores of incoming class of 2016:
  • Average: 20
• Minimum DAT scores:
  • Academic Average: 16
  • Perceptual Ability: 17
  • Reading Comprehension: 17
  • Total Science: 16

Supporting Documents

• A complete AADSAS application form, including a personal statement articulating motivation for a career in dentistry.
  • Please visit here for application information.
• Official transcripts from all universities attended (including study abroad programs and any universities attended other than the one awarding the diploma).
  • Submit updated transcripts to AADSAS at conclusion of fall 2012 term.
• Two letters of recommendation (one from a Biology professor and one from a Biochemistry, Chemistry, Math or Physics professor) or a pre-professional composite committee letter.
• A letter from a dentist providing proof of at least 30 hours shadowing experience.
  • Letter must include approximate number of hours.
• Applicant must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Applicants will be informed of supplemental requirements, including a $75 fee, once the Admissions Office receives their application from AADSAS.
• For more information, click here

Interview

• Interview sessions will be conducted between November 2012 and April 2013.
  • Applicants selected for interview will be notified in writing beginning in late October 2012.

Timeline

• Candidates in the August 2011 program should submit their applications to the American Association of Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS) between June 4th, 2012 and February 1st, 2013.
• Interview sessions will be conducted between November 2012 and April 2013.
• Applicants selected for interview will be notified in writing beginning in late October 2013.
• For more information, click here

Tuition 2012-2013

First Year Tuition: $97,291 For more information, click here