Difference between revisions of "Loma Linda University Dentistry"
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====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ||
*Degree: Minimum 3 years of college study with Bachelor’s degree | *Degree: Minimum 3 years of college study with Bachelor’s degree | ||
| − | + | *At least 1 year of college and all dental prerequisites completed in the U.S. or Canada | |
*Required Courses | *Required Courses | ||
**General Biology with lab | **General Biology with lab | ||
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*Minimum: 2.7 (out of 4.0) | *Minimum: 2.7 (out of 4.0) | ||
*Recommended GPA to be competitive: 3.3 or higher (out of 4.0) | *Recommended GPA to be competitive: 3.3 or higher (out of 4.0) | ||
| − | *Average accepted GPA | + | *Average accepted GPA 2012 class: |
| − | **Non-science average: 3. | + | **Non-science average: 3.54 (out of 4.0) |
| − | **Science average: 3. | + | **Science average: 3.26 (out of 4.0) |
| − | **Cumulative average: 3. | + | **Cumulative average: 3.38 (out of 4.0) |
| − | For more information, click [http://www.llu.edu/dentistry/admissions/ | + | For more information, click [http://www.llu.edu/assets/dentistry/documents/admissions/ddsprofile2016.pdf here] |
====DAT==== | ====DAT==== | ||
*Minimum scores: There are no official cut-off scores set by the University. | *Minimum scores: There are no official cut-off scores set by the University. | ||
*Suggested competitive scores: 19 or above | *Suggested competitive scores: 19 or above | ||
| − | **Academic Average – | + | **Academic Average – 20.04 |
| − | **PAT average – | + | **PAT average – 21.12 |
| − | **Total Science – 20. | + | **Total Science – 20.00 |
*Canadian and US DAT accepted | *Canadian and US DAT accepted | ||
*DAT must have been written within 2 years of application | *DAT must have been written within 2 years of application | ||
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====Supporting Documents==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
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*A minimum of 20 hours of dental practice observation/shadowing | *A minimum of 20 hours of dental practice observation/shadowing | ||
*Three letters of reference including: | *Three letters of reference including: | ||
| − | **Spiritual leader | + | **Spiritual leader, Science professor, pre–professional committee, or Employer |
| − | + | *Supplementary Application (emailed once AADSAS Application is received) | |
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*A formal interview (by invitation only) | *A formal interview (by invitation only) | ||
| + | *minimum of 50 hours of dental practice observation/shadowing | ||
For more information, click [http://www.llu.edu/dentistry/admissions/dentistry.page? here] | For more information, click [http://www.llu.edu/dentistry/admissions/dentistry.page? here] | ||
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==Tuition 2010-2011== | ==Tuition 2010-2011== | ||
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Contacts
Website: http://www.llu.edu/dentistry/index.page?
Phone: (800) 422-4558 or (909) 558-4621
Admissions e-mail: admissions.sd@llu.edu
Program Information
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
- 4 year program
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: Minimum 3 years of college study with Bachelor’s degree
- At least 1 year of college and all dental prerequisites completed in the U.S. or Canada
- Required Courses
- General Biology with lab
- General Chemistry with lab
- Organic Chemistry with lab
- Biochemistry–One semester or two quarters required (a full year recommended)
- General Physics with lab
- English Composition
- Recommended Courses
- Accounting
- Anatomy
- Business Management
- Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Ceramics
- Communication
- Genetics
- Histology
- Immunology
- Microbiology
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
- Religion
- Sculpture
- Statistics
- Systems Physiology
- Note: Pre-requisites must be taken in the US.
For more information, clickhere
GPA
- Minimum: 2.7 (out of 4.0)
- Recommended GPA to be competitive: 3.3 or higher (out of 4.0)
- Average accepted GPA 2012 class:
- Non-science average: 3.54 (out of 4.0)
- Science average: 3.26 (out of 4.0)
- Cumulative average: 3.38 (out of 4.0)
For more information, click here
DAT
- Minimum scores: There are no official cut-off scores set by the University.
- Suggested competitive scores: 19 or above
- Academic Average – 20.04
- PAT average – 21.12
- Total Science – 20.00
- Canadian and US DAT accepted
- DAT must have been written within 2 years of application
Supporting Documents
- Online AADSAS Application form
- Official DAT scores
- Proficiency in verbal and written English is required
- Dental Admission Test completed within 2 years of admission
- A minimum of 20 hours of dental practice observation/shadowing
- Three letters of reference including:
- Spiritual leader, Science professor, pre–professional committee, or Employer
- Supplementary Application (emailed once AADSAS Application is received)
- A formal interview (by invitation only)
- minimum of 50 hours of dental practice observation/shadowing
For more information, click here
Tuition 2010-2011
- First year tuition: $ 44,930 USD
- First year total: $ 69,777 USD
For more information on tuition, click here
A financial aid advisor and financial aid programs are available.
For more information please click here or email finaid@llu.edu
