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*Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) | *Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) | ||
*4 years in length | *4 years in length | ||
| − | *Number of applications in | + | *Number of applications in 2008: 1073 |
| − | *Class size in | + | *Class size in 2009: 106 (84 from Ohio, 22 from out-of-state) |
*A joint DDS/PhD program also exists which is 7 years in length where students complete their PhD in either: | *A joint DDS/PhD program also exists which is 7 years in length where students complete their PhD in either: | ||
**Oral Biology | **Oral Biology | ||
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**The Integrated Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program (IBSGP) | **The Integrated Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program (IBSGP) | ||
For more information on the joint program, click [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/dds_phd.php here] | For more information on the joint program, click [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/dds_phd.php here] | ||
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==Admission Requirements== | ==Admission Requirements== | ||
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*Minimum Overall GPA: Grade “B” | *Minimum Overall GPA: Grade “B” | ||
*Minimum Science GPA: Grade “B” | *Minimum Science GPA: Grade “B” | ||
| − | *Average GPA scores of accepted students in | + | *Average GPA scores of accepted students in 2009: |
| − | **Overall GPA: 3. | + | **Overall GPA: 3.65 |
| − | **Science GPA 3. | + | **Science GPA 3.57 |
| − | **Non-Science GPA: 3. | + | **Non-Science GPA: 3.79 |
| − | **Biology, Chemistry & Physics GPA: 3. | + | **Biology, Chemistry & Physics GPA: 3.54 |
For more information, click [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/admissions_criteria.php here] and [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/statistics.php here] | For more information, click [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/admissions_criteria.php here] and [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/statistics.php here] | ||
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*Minimum scores (for International Students): 20 | *Minimum scores (for International Students): 20 | ||
*Minimum Perceptual Ability: 13 | *Minimum Perceptual Ability: 13 | ||
| − | *Average scores for | + | *Average scores for 2009: |
| − | **Academic Average: | + | **Academic Average: 19.19 |
| − | **Total Science: 19. | + | **Total Science: 19.19 |
| − | **Perceptual Ability: | + | **Perceptual Ability: 20.36 |
| − | *DAT must have been written within | + | *DAT must have been written within 2 years of the application deadline. |
*DAT must not be taken more than 3 times. Otherwise, the candidate must apply for special permission to the DAT again. | *DAT must not be taken more than 3 times. Otherwise, the candidate must apply for special permission to the DAT again. | ||
*Only the most recent DAT scores are taken into account if the test was written more than once. | *Only the most recent DAT scores are taken into account if the test was written more than once. | ||
**The University observes any improvements from previous DAT scores however. | **The University observes any improvements from previous DAT scores however. | ||
*Canadian DAT scores are accepted, but the American DAT is preferred. | *Canadian DAT scores are accepted, but the American DAT is preferred. | ||
| − | For more information, click [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/dat_requirements.php here], [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/statistics.php here] and [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/faq.php#3 here]<br> | + | For more information, click [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/dat_requirements.php here], [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/statistics.php here], [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/our_selection_process.php here] and [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/faq.php#3 here]<br> |
For information regarding international applicants, click [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/applicants_international_students.php here] | For information regarding international applicants, click [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/applicants_international_students.php here] | ||
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==Interview== | ==Interview== | ||
| − | *Date: October | + | *Date: October 16 and 30, 2010 and November 20, 2010 (a candidate will be chosen for either date) |
*180 applicants are chosen for interviews. | *180 applicants are chosen for interviews. | ||
*Interviews are conducted by five Admissions Committee members, three faculty members, a third year dental student and a fourth year dental student. The interview lasts about an hour and candidates should be dressed in professional business attire. | *Interviews are conducted by five Admissions Committee members, three faculty members, a third year dental student and a fourth year dental student. The interview lasts about an hour and candidates should be dressed in professional business attire. | ||
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==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
| − | *June | + | *June 3, 2010: ADEA AADSAS application becomes available |
| − | *June 30, | + | *June 30, 2010: Deadline for submitting official final transcripts |
| − | *September | + | *September 15, 2010: AADSAS application deadline |
| − | *September | + | *September 16, 2010: Invitation for October 16, 2010 interview |
| − | + | *September 30, 2010: Invitation for October 30, 2010 interview | |
| − | *October 1, | + | *October 1, 2010: Deadline to complete the DAT |
| − | *October | + | *October 17, 2010: Interview |
| − | *October | + | *October 20, 2010: Invitation for November 20, 2010 interview |
| − | *October | + | *October 30, 2010: Interview |
| − | *November | + | *November 20, 2010: Interview |
| − | *December 1, | + | *December 1, 2010: First offers of acceptance |
*It is recommended that applicants apply early. | *It is recommended that applicants apply early. | ||
For more information, click [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/admissions_calendar.php here], [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/transcript_requirements.php here] and [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/dat_requirements.php here]<br> | For more information, click [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/admissions_calendar.php here], [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/transcript_requirements.php here] and [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/dat_requirements.php here]<br> | ||
For the selection process, click [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/our_selection_process.php here] | For the selection process, click [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/our_selection_process.php here] | ||
| − | ==Tuition | + | |
| − | *First year tuition (Ohio resident) - $ | + | ==Tuition 2010-2011== |
| − | *First year tuition (Non-Ohio resident) - $ | + | *First year tuition (Ohio resident) - $ 29,967 |
| − | *Books, supplies & insurance: $ 5, | + | *First year tuition (Non-Ohio resident) - $ 63,432 |
| − | *Living expenses (housing, meals, etc.): $ | + | *Books, supplies & insurance: $ 5,115 |
| + | *Living expenses (housing, meals, etc.): $ 17,130 | ||
*Application fee (U.S. or permanent citizens): $ 60.00 | *Application fee (U.S. or permanent citizens): $ 60.00 | ||
*Application fee (International students): $ 70.00 | *Application fee (International students): $ 70.00 | ||
| − | For more information on tuition, click [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/ | + | For more information on tuition, click [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/tuition.php here]<br> |
For information on application fees, click [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/faq.php#2 here]<br> | For information on application fees, click [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/faq.php#2 here]<br> | ||
For information on financial aid and scholarships, click [http://dent.osu.edu/current_students/DDS/financial_aid/ here] and [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/more_scholarship_info.php here] | For information on financial aid and scholarships, click [http://dent.osu.edu/current_students/DDS/financial_aid/ here] and [http://dent.osu.edu/admissions/more_scholarship_info.php here] | ||
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Contacts
Website: http://www.dent.osu.edu/
Phone:
- Regarding administration: 614-292-2401
- Regarding admissions: 614-292-3361
Admissions e-mail: dentadmit@osu.edu
Program Information
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
- 4 years in length
- Number of applications in 2008: 1073
- Class size in 2009: 106 (84 from Ohio, 22 from out-of-state)
- A joint DDS/PhD program also exists which is 7 years in length where students complete their PhD in either:
- Oral Biology
- Neuroscience/Psychobiology
- Biomedical Engineering
- The Integrated Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program (IBSGP)
For more information on the joint program, click here
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: Bachelor’s degree (any major) from an accredited university is preferred, although a minimum of 60 semester hours is necessary prior to applying. Degrees with a focus on biology or chemistry are very beneficial.
- Required Courses (A minimum grade of “B” is required. If a “C” is obtained, an upper level course in the same discipline must be taken and obtain a minimum of “B”.)
- Biochemistry (3 credits)
- Freshman English and Advanced Composition (6 credits)
- General Biology or Zoology (6 credits)
- Human Anatomy (Gross Anatomy or Comparative Anatomy) (3 credits)
- Inorganic Chemistry (6 credits)
- Organic Chemistry (6 credits)
- Physics I (3 credits)
- Inorganic, Organic Chemistry and Physics courses require a lab component only if it is required by your University to take a lab component
- Microbiology (3 credits)
- Physiology (3 credits)
- Note: Candidates doing a combined Anatomy/Physiology course must complete 6 credits in the combined course to fulfill the Anatomy and Physiology requirements.
- Recommended Science Courses
- Cell Biology
- Embryology
- Genetics
- Histology
- Immunobiology
- Upper level Microbiology courses
- Zoology
- Other Recommended Courses
- Accounting
- Art
- Classics
- Communications
- Computer & Information Science
- Engineering Graphics
- Marketing
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- At least 2/3 of the required courses must be successfully completed before the application deadline.
For more information on required courses, click here and here
For more information on recommended courses, click here
For specific course descriptions offered at the University, click here
GPA
- Minimum Overall GPA: Grade “B”
- Minimum Science GPA: Grade “B”
- Average GPA scores of accepted students in 2009:
- Overall GPA: 3.65
- Science GPA 3.57
- Non-Science GPA: 3.79
- Biology, Chemistry & Physics GPA: 3.54
For more information, click here and here
DAT
- Minimum scores: 18
- Minimum scores (for International Students): 20
- Minimum Perceptual Ability: 13
- Average scores for 2009:
- Academic Average: 19.19
- Total Science: 19.19
- Perceptual Ability: 20.36
- DAT must have been written within 2 years of the application deadline.
- DAT must not be taken more than 3 times. Otherwise, the candidate must apply for special permission to the DAT again.
- Only the most recent DAT scores are taken into account if the test was written more than once.
- The University observes any improvements from previous DAT scores however.
- Canadian DAT scores are accepted, but the American DAT is preferred.
For more information, click here, here, here and here
For information regarding international applicants, click here
Supporting Documents
- American Dental Education Association - Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (ADEA AADSAS) application form (online)
- The Ohio State University Supplemental Application (online)
- This application can be completed once the candidate has been given notice from the University by e-mail.
- 2 letters of recommendation (part of the AADSAS application). One must be from a college science professor and the other from a person who knows your personal qualities very well.
- The letters must be sent electronically with the AADSAS application.
- Transcripts from any institution attended since high school must be sent to the AADSAS. Candidates accepted into the DDS program must send final official transcripts to the College of Dentistry Admissions Office.
- DAT Score Report must be faxed to the University.
- Office observation report (see below under Other Requirements for information)
- Non-Academic Experiences (Community service) form (see below under Other Requirements for information)
For more information about the application forms, click here
For information about the ADEA AADSAS, click here
For more information about recommendation letters, click here
For more information on transcript requirements, click here
For information on the DAT Score Report, click here
For tips regarding the application procedure, click here
Other Requirements
- The candidate must have received the following required immunizations by the deadlines marked on the acceptance letter:
- Hepatitis B
- Chickenpox Titer
- Td (Adult Diphtheria/Tetanus)
- MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella)
- PPD Test (Intradermal Tuberculosis Test)
- A minimum of 20 hours of observation in a private dental practise in the U.S or Canada. Applicants must submit an Office observation report.
- The observation cannot be done with a relative or at a teaching institution.
- Community service is required. Although there is no minimum amount of hours necessary, a significant amount of hours is important. Most activities should be focused on dealing with those in need.
- International students from non-English countries must complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and obtain the following minimum scores:
- 577 (paper-based test)
- 233 (computed-based test)
- 79 (Internet-based test)
For more information on immunization requirements, click here
For more information on the observation requirements, click here
For more information on community service requirements, click here
For more information for international students, click here
Additional Requirements for Transfer Applicants
Pre-doctoral applicants at another U.S. or Canadian school that wish to transfer to Ohio State University with advanced standing may apply as transfer applicants.
- Requirements:
- Letter from the applicant explaining why they want to transfer
- Official copy of the National Board Dental Exam (NBDE) Part 1 scores
- Letter from the applicant’s school Dean
- Course outlines from the applicant’s dental school.
For more information on transfer applicants, click here
Interview
- Date: October 16 and 30, 2010 and November 20, 2010 (a candidate will be chosen for either date)
- 180 applicants are chosen for interviews.
- Interviews are conducted by five Admissions Committee members, three faculty members, a third year dental student and a fourth year dental student. The interview lasts about an hour and candidates should be dressed in professional business attire.
For more information, click here
For sample interview questions, click here
Timeline
- June 3, 2010: ADEA AADSAS application becomes available
- June 30, 2010: Deadline for submitting official final transcripts
- September 15, 2010: AADSAS application deadline
- September 16, 2010: Invitation for October 16, 2010 interview
- September 30, 2010: Invitation for October 30, 2010 interview
- October 1, 2010: Deadline to complete the DAT
- October 17, 2010: Interview
- October 20, 2010: Invitation for November 20, 2010 interview
- October 30, 2010: Interview
- November 20, 2010: Interview
- December 1, 2010: First offers of acceptance
- It is recommended that applicants apply early.
For more information, click here, here and here
For the selection process, click here
Tuition 2010-2011
- First year tuition (Ohio resident) - $ 29,967
- First year tuition (Non-Ohio resident) - $ 63,432
- Books, supplies & insurance: $ 5,115
- Living expenses (housing, meals, etc.): $ 17,130
- Application fee (U.S. or permanent citizens): $ 60.00
- Application fee (International students): $ 70.00
For more information on tuition, click here
For information on application fees, click here
For information on financial aid and scholarships, click here and here
