Tufts University Dentistry

Dentistry
Canadian universities
	Alberta; UBC; Dalhousie ; Laval; McGill; Montréal; Manitoba; Saskatchewan; Toronto; UWO
American universities
	Boston; Case Western; Columbia; UCSF; UCLA; Harvard; Loma Linda; Kentucky; Marquette; Maryland; NYU; Michigan; UNC; Oklahoma; Ohio State; UPenn; SUNY Buffalo; Tufts;
International universities
	Manchester; ;

Contacts

Website: Admissions
Phone: (617) 636-66398
Admissions e-mail: DenAdmissions@tufts.edu

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.
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Dental Admissions Test (DAT) scores will be downloaded from the ADA directly to the AADSAS application.
Please note - DAT scores obtained before June 1, 2008 are no longer valid.
- If you completed the DAT prior to June 1, 2008 you must retake the examination and submit updated scores.
- Please visit this site for information on the DAT
DAT Scores of incoming class of 2014:
- Academic Average: 19
- Perceptual Ability: 19
- Reading Comprehension: 21
- Total Science: 19
Minimum DAT scores:
- Academic Average: 16
- Perceptual Ability: 17
- Reading Comprehension: 17
- Total Science: 16

A complete AADSAS application form, including a personal statement articulating motivation for a career in dentistry.
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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 2010 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.
Applicants will be informed of supplemental requirements, including a $70 fee, once the Admissions Office receives their application from AADSAS.
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Interview sessions will be conducted between November 2010 and April 2011.
- Applicants selected for interview will be notified in writing beginning in late September 2010.

Candidates in the August 2011 program should submit their applications to the American Association of Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS) between June 3rd, 2010 and February 1st, 2011.
Interview sessions will be conducted between November 2010 and April 2011.
Applicants selected for interview will be notified in writing beginning in late September 2010.
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DMD Tuition Rates:
- First year: $90,256
- Second year:$94,777
- Third year: $91,432
- Fourth year: $82,327
Note that these tuition rates include the following:
- Tuition
- Dental Kit
- Sterilization Charge
- Preclinical Supplies
- Fixed Prostho Lab Kit
- Technology Fee
- Activity Fee
- Health Insurance
- Health Administrative Fee
- Disability Insurance Fee
- Clinic Gown Fee
- Books and Supplies
- Living Expenses
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