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==Location==
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UK College of Dentistry, Dental Science Bldg <br>
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800 Rose Street <br>
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Lexington, KY 40536-0297 <br>
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United States of America
  
 
==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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'''Website:''' http://www.mc.uky.edu/dentistry/<br>
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'''Website:''' https://dentistry.uky.edu/ <br>
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'''Phone:''' 859-323-6071<br>
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'''Phone:''' 859-323-5786<br>
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' mlock2@email.uky.edu
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' mlock2@email.uky.edu
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==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
 
*Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
 
*Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
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*4 years in length
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**4 years in length
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*Number of applications in 2010: 1464
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For more information, click [https://dentistry.uky.edu/prospective-students here]
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*Class size in 2010: 58
 
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*Degree: A bachelor's degree is highly recommended
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*Degree: A bachelor's degree in the liberal arts and sciences is highly recommended as the UK dentistry school looks for individuals with a solid background in the biological and natural sciences.
 
*Required Courses
 
*Required Courses
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**English Composition (6 credits)
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**English with emphasis on communications (2 semesters/3 quarters)
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**General Chemistry with labs (8 credits)
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**General Chemistry with labs (2 semesters/3 quarters)
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**Organic Chemistry with labs (8 credits)
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**Organic Chemistry with labs (2 semesters/3 quarters)
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**General Biology with labs (8 credits)
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**General Biology with labs (2 semesters/3 quarters)
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**General Physics with lab (4 credits)
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**General Physics with labs (1 semester/2 quarters)
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*Recommended Courses
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**Biochemistry (1 semester)
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**Biochemistry
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**Microbiology (1 semester)
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**Microbiology and Immunology
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For more information, click [http://www.mc.uky.edu/Dentistry/pre-dental-curriculum here]
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**Genetics
 
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**Cell and Molecular Biology
 
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**Physiology
 
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For more information, click [http://www.mc.uky.edu/Dentistry/students/dmd/predentalcurr.html here]
 
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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*Overall average: 3.66
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*No minimum but at least a 3.0 preferred
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*Overall science: 3.62
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*Average accepted overall GPA for class of 2017: 3.46 (4.0 scale)
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*Average accepted science GPA for class of 2017: 3.36 (4.0 scale)
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For more information, please click [https://dentistry.uky.edu/pre-dental-curriculum here]
  
 
====DAT====
 
====DAT====
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*Mandatory
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*DAT can be written starting in the spring of the applicant's 3rd (junior) year or by no later than early fall of their 4th (senior) year
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*Mean scores:
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*The highest set of scores will be considered
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**Academic: 20
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*Canadian DAT is also acceptable
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**Perception: 20
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*The class of 2017 average a 18.67 on the DAT, with an average of 18.54 on the science DAT specifically.
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**Reading: 20
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For more information on the DAT, please click [https://dentistry.uky.edu/pre-dental-curriculum here]
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**Total Science: 20
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To access the DAT website, click [http://www.ada.org/en/education-careers/dental-admission-test/ here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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*Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS)
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*Application to the American Association of Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS)
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**Application deadline: December 15, 2010
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*Official transcript
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***Suggested to complete application much earlier than deadline
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*DAT scores
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*Penn Dental Medicine Supplemental Application for Admission
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*3 letters of recommendation
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**Application [http://www.dental.upenn.edu/academic/DMDprogram/DMDSupplementalApp10.pdf here]
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**Preferably written by faculty but can be from individuals who know the applicant well
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*Application Fee of $50
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For more information, click [https://dentistry.uky.edu/pre-dental-curriculum here]  
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*DAT Scores
 
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*Letters of Recommendation
 
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*Personal Interview - by invitation
 
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**Official transcripts required only after invitation for interview
 
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==Other Information==
 
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*Reapplication:
 
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**Reapplication statement must be made along with the rest of the supporting documents
 
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==Interview==
 
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*Reviews of applications begin in the summer
 
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*Interviews held mid-September to March
 
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**Travel and lodgings will be covered
 
  
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==Timeline==
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==Interviews==
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*Acceptance confirmations:
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*Begin in September up to the holiday break in December, or until the class is full
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**45 days after notification if received on or after 12/1/2010
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*Arranged after application file is complete
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**30 days after notification if received on or after 1/1/2011
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*Applicants are selected for an interview at the request of the Admissions Committee
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**15 days after notification if received on or after 2/1/2011
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*Selected applicants will have two 30-minute one-to-one interviews
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**10 days after notification if received on or after 5/1/2011
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*The purpose of the interviews are to determine if the applicant possesses the academic qualifications and personal qualities that the College of Dentistry places great value in
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*$500 deposit
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For more information, click [https://dentistry.uky.edu/dmd-applications-and-admissions here]
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**$1000 deposit for acceptance after May 1st
 
  
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==Timeline 2018-2019==
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*Late August 2018: Recommended time for submitting application to AADSAS
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*October 1, 2018: Application to AADSAS deadline
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*September 2018: Interviews Begin
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*December 1, 2018: First offers of admission
  
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For more information, click [https://dentistry.uky.edu/dmd-applications-and-admissions here] <br>
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For more information regarding Transfer Applications, click [https://dentistry.uky.edu/transfer-students here]
  
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==Tuition 2010-2011==
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==Tuition 2018-2019==
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*Estimated fees including tuition and etc. - $91,053
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*First year tuition (Non-Resident) - USD $72,344.00
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**First Year Tuition and Fees (Non-Resident) - USD $83,346.00
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*First year tuition (Resident) -  USD $34,246.00
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**First Year Tuition and Fees (Resident) - USD $45,248.00
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For more information, click [https://dentistry.uky.edu/financial-aid here] <br>
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For information on financial aid, click [https://dentistry.uky.edu/financial-aid here]
  
 
[[Category:University of Kentucky|Dentistry]]
 
[[Category:University of Kentucky|Dentistry]]
 
[[Category:Dentistry|Kentucky]]
 
[[Category:Dentistry|Kentucky]]

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Location

UK College of Dentistry, Dental Science Bldg
800 Rose Street
Lexington, KY 40536-0297
United States of America

Contacts

Website: https://dentistry.uky.edu/
Phone: 859-323-5786
Admissions e-mail: mlock2@email.uky.edu

Program Information

  • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
    • 4 years in length

For more information, click here

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: A bachelor's degree in the liberal arts and sciences is highly recommended as the UK dentistry school looks for individuals with a solid background in the biological and natural sciences.
  • Required Courses
    • English with emphasis on communications (2 semesters/3 quarters)
    • General Chemistry with labs (2 semesters/3 quarters)
    • Organic Chemistry with labs (2 semesters/3 quarters)
    • General Biology with labs (2 semesters/3 quarters)
    • General Physics with labs (1 semester/2 quarters)
    • Biochemistry (1 semester)
    • Microbiology (1 semester)

For more information, click here

GPA

  • No minimum but at least a 3.0 preferred
  • Average accepted overall GPA for class of 2017: 3.46 (4.0 scale)
  • Average accepted science GPA for class of 2017: 3.36 (4.0 scale)

For more information, please click here

DAT

  • DAT can be written starting in the spring of the applicant's 3rd (junior) year or by no later than early fall of their 4th (senior) year
  • The highest set of scores will be considered
  • Canadian DAT is also acceptable
  • The class of 2017 average a 18.67 on the DAT, with an average of 18.54 on the science DAT specifically.

For more information on the DAT, please click here To access the DAT website, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Application to the American Association of Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS)
  • Official transcript
  • DAT scores
  • 3 letters of recommendation
    • Preferably written by faculty but can be from individuals who know the applicant well

For more information, click here

Interviews

  • Begin in September up to the holiday break in December, or until the class is full
  • Arranged after application file is complete
  • Applicants are selected for an interview at the request of the Admissions Committee
  • Selected applicants will have two 30-minute one-to-one interviews
  • The purpose of the interviews are to determine if the applicant possesses the academic qualifications and personal qualities that the College of Dentistry places great value in

For more information, click here

Timeline 2018-2019

  • Late August 2018: Recommended time for submitting application to AADSAS
  • October 1, 2018: Application to AADSAS deadline
  • September 2018: Interviews Begin
  • December 1, 2018: First offers of admission

For more information, click here
For more information regarding Transfer Applications, click here

Tuition 2018-2019

  • First year tuition (Non-Resident) - USD $72,344.00
    • First Year Tuition and Fees (Non-Resident) - USD $83,346.00
  • First year tuition (Resident) - USD $34,246.00
    • First Year Tuition and Fees (Resident) - USD $45,248.00

For more information, click here
For information on financial aid, click here

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