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*Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
 
*Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
 
*4 year program
 
*4 year program
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*Number of applications in 2012: 1803
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*Joint Programs are available. For more information, click [http://dentistry.ucsf.edu/admissions here]
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*Class size in 2009: 88
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For more information, click [http://dentistry.ucsf.edu/admissions/dentistry-dds/2012-ucsf-dental-admissions-statistics here]
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====Admission statistics====
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*Other programs include:
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*Total number of applicants in 2013: 1874
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**Dental Science Training (DDS/PhD)
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*Approximate number of applicants interviewed: 250-275
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***Minimum of 8 years in length
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*Class size in 2013: 87
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***Minimum GPA 3.6
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*International students are eligible to apply
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***Integrates DDS and PhD programs in 2 phases
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For more information on the program, click [http://dentistry.ucsf.edu/admissions/dentistry-dds/2013-ucsf-dental-admissions-statistics here]
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For more information, click [http://dentistry.ucsf.edu/admissions/dental-scientist-training-program-dds/phd here]
 
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:*DDS/MBA
 
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::*4 year program
 
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::*First year completed exclusively at UCSF, the remaining 3 years simultaneously at USF MBA program
 
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For more information, click [http://dentistry.ucsf.edu/node/40 here]
 
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
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**Genetics
 
**Genetics
 
**Statistics
 
**Statistics
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For more information, click [http://dentistry.ucsf.edu/admissions/admiss_program1.html#ad3 here]
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For more information, click [http://dentistry.ucsf.edu/admissions/dentistry-dds/admissions-requirements here]
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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**3.0  out of 4.0 for non-California residents  
 
**3.0  out of 4.0 for non-California residents  
 
**2.7 for California residents
 
**2.7 for California residents
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***Minimum of C grade must be attained in required courses
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**Minimum of C grade must be attained in required courses
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*Good academic standing at last academic institution required (not on probation)
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*Average accepted CGPA of admitted applicants 2013: 3.63
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*Average accepted CGPA 2012: 3.52
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*Science GPA: 3.57
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For more information, click [http://dentistry.ucsf.edu/admissions/dentistry-dds/admissions-requirementshere]
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For more information, click [http://dentistry.ucsf.edu/admissions/dentistry-dds/admissions-requirements here]
  
 
====DAT====
 
====DAT====
 
*Minimum scores:
 
*Minimum scores:
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**Perceptual Ability – 17
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**Total Science: 17
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**Total Science – 17
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**Academic Average: 17
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**Academic Average – 17
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*Average accepted scores 2013:
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*Average accepted scores 2012:
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**Total Science: 21.3
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**Perceptual Ability – 21
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**Academic Average: 21.2
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**Academic Average – 21
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*Only US DAT accepted  
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*Only US DAT accepted (Canadian version no longer accepted)
 
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*Official deadline to have scores received: October 15th
 
 
*DAT must have been written within 2 years of application and should be written no later than September 15th of application year
 
*DAT must have been written within 2 years of application and should be written no later than September 15th of application year
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For more information, click [http://dentistry.ucsf.edu/admissions/admiss_program1.html#ad3 here] and [http://dentistry.ucsf.edu/admissions/admiss_program1-stats.html here]<br>
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For more information, click [http://dentistry.ucsf.edu/admissions/dentistry-dds/dds-admissions-frequently-asked-questions-faqs#Dental_Admission_Test__DAT__ here]<br>
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For more information about the American Dental Association, click [http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/testing/dat/index.asp here]
 
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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* Application through the AADSAS
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*AADSAS Application  
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*Official transcripts for all college work at an accredited US/Canadian institution
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*Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
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*3 letters of recommendation: one from a science professor, one from a dentist with whom the applicant volunteered and one from an advisor, researcher or mentor.
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*3 letters of recommendation
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**1 letter of recommendation may be sent instead from a member of a pre-professional health advisory committee.
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**one from a science professor, one from a dentist with whom the applicant volunteered and one from an advisor, researcher or mentor.
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*Electronic letters preferred, paper letters also accepted but must be originals on letterhead
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**one letter of recommendation may be sent instead from a member of a pre-professional health advisory committee.
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*$ 60 Registration fee ($ 80 for Non-U.S. citizens)
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**Electronic letters preferred, paper letters also accepted but must be originals on letterhead
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*Secondary Application form (for eligible applicants only).
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*$60 Registration fee ($ 80 for Non-U.S. citizens)
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*Secondary Application form  
 
For more information, click [http://dentistry.ucsf.edu/admissions/dentistry-dds/application-procedures here]
 
For more information, click [http://dentistry.ucsf.edu/admissions/dentistry-dds/application-procedures here]
  
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*Students are invited for an interview once the school receives the applicants’ Secondary Application.
 
*Students are invited for an interview once the school receives the applicants’ Secondary Application.
 
*Interviews are conducted by a faculty member and a dental student.
 
*Interviews are conducted by a faculty member and a dental student.
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For more information, click [http://dentistry.ucsf.edu/admissions/admiss_program1.html here] and [http://dentistry.ucsf.edu/admissions/admiss_program1-faq.html here]
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For more information, click [http://dentistry.ucsf.edu/admissions/dentistry-dds/dds-admissions-frequently-asked-questions-faqs#Interviews_ here]
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==Timeline==
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==Timeline 2013-2014==
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*September 15: Recommended last day to take the DAT in order for scores to be received on time
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*September 15, 2013: Recommended last day to take the DAT in order for scores to be received on time
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*October 15: Application deadline
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*October 15, 2014: Application deadline
 
*December – March: Notifications of acceptance are sent out
 
*December – March: Notifications of acceptance are sent out
 
For more information, click [http://dentistry.ucsf.edu/admissions/dentistry-dds/application-procedures here]
 
For more information, click [http://dentistry.ucsf.edu/admissions/dentistry-dds/application-procedures here]
  
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==Tuition 2012-2013==
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==Tuition 2013-2014==
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*First year tuition: $ 42,789
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*California Residents
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*Total first year fees: $ 75,894
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**First year tuition: $43,371
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*Note that tuition rates differ for international students during the 3rd and 4th year of the program
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*Non-California Residents
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**First year tuition: $55, 616
 
For more information on tuition, click [http://finaid.ucsf.edu/application-process/student-budget here]<br>  
 
For more information on tuition, click [http://finaid.ucsf.edu/application-process/student-budget here]<br>  
 
For Scholarship and Financial Aid information, click [http://finaid.ucsf.edu here]
 
For Scholarship and Financial Aid information, click [http://finaid.ucsf.edu here]

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Contacts

Website: http://dentistry.ucsf.edu/
Phone: (415) 476-2737
Admissions e-mail: admissions@dentistry.ucsf.edu

Program Information

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
  • 4 year program
  • Joint Programs are available. For more information, click here

Admission statistics

  • Total number of applicants in 2013: 1874
  • Approximate number of applicants interviewed: 250-275
  • Class size in 2013: 87
  • International students are eligible to apply

For more information on the program, click here

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Minimum 93 credits completed at an accredited 4-year college/university in any major. A Bachelor’s degree is not required but recommended.
  • Required Courses
    • English (6 credits)
    • Inorganic Chemistry with Lab (8 credits)
    • Biochemistry (3 credits)
    • Organic Chemistry with Lab (4 credits)
    • Physics with Lab (8 credits)
    • Biological Sciences with Lab (8 credits)
    • Psychology (3 credits)
    • Social Sciences, Humanities or Foreign Language (11 credits)
  • Recommended Courses
    • Embryology
    • Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
    • Genetics
    • Statistics

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Minimum CGPA:
    • 3.0 out of 4.0 for non-California residents
    • 2.7 for California residents
    • Minimum of C grade must be attained in required courses
  • Average accepted CGPA of admitted applicants 2013: 3.63
  • Science GPA: 3.57

For more information, click here

DAT

  • Minimum scores:
    • Total Science: 17
    • Academic Average: 17
  • Average accepted scores 2013:
    • Total Science: 21.3
    • Academic Average: 21.2
  • Only US DAT accepted
  • DAT must have been written within 2 years of application and should be written no later than September 15th of application year

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • AADSAS Application
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
  • 3 letters of recommendation
    • one from a science professor, one from a dentist with whom the applicant volunteered and one from an advisor, researcher or mentor.
    • one letter of recommendation may be sent instead from a member of a pre-professional health advisory committee.
    • Electronic letters preferred, paper letters also accepted but must be originals on letterhead
  • $60 Registration fee ($ 80 for Non-U.S. citizens)
  • Secondary Application form

For more information, click here

Interview

  • Students are invited for an interview once the school receives the applicants’ Secondary Application.
  • Interviews are conducted by a faculty member and a dental student.

For more information, click here

Timeline 2013-2014

  • September 15, 2013: Recommended last day to take the DAT in order for scores to be received on time
  • October 15, 2014: Application deadline
  • December – March: Notifications of acceptance are sent out

For more information, click here

Tuition 2013-2014

  • California Residents
    • First year tuition: $43,371
  • Non-California Residents
    • First year tuition: $55, 616

For more information on tuition, click here
For Scholarship and Financial Aid information, click here

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