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==Program Information== | ==Program Information== | ||
*Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) | *Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) | ||
− | *4 years in length | + | **4 years in length |
− | *Number of applications in 2010: N/A | + | **Number of applications in 2010: N/A |
− | *Class size in 2010: N/A | + | **Class size in 2010: N/A |
+ | **Residents of Maryland are given preferential consideration | ||
+ | *DDS/PhD and DDS/MSc programs are also available | ||
+ | For more information, click [http://www.dental.umaryland.edu/admissions/adm_new/dds_cover.html here] | ||
==Admission Requirements== | ==Admission Requirements== | ||
====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ||
− | *Degree: A bachelor's degree is highly recommended | + | *Degree: A bachelor's degree in any discripline is highly recommended; students can also apply in third year. |
*Required Courses | *Required Courses | ||
**English Composition (6 credits) | **English Composition (6 credits) | ||
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**Physics with labs (8 credits) | **Physics with labs (8 credits) | ||
**Biochemistry (3 credits) | **Biochemistry (3 credits) | ||
+ | *Required courses must be completed with a grade of 'C' or higher before June 30th of the desired year of matriculation | ||
+ | *Required coursework must be completed within 10 years of application | ||
For more information, click [http://www.dental.umaryland.edu/admissions/adm_new/dds_prereq.html here] | For more information, click [http://www.dental.umaryland.edu/admissions/adm_new/dds_prereq.html here] | ||
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====DAT==== | ====DAT==== | ||
+ | *Score must be higher than the national average | ||
*DAT should be taken no later than December of the year prior to desired matriculation | *DAT should be taken no later than December of the year prior to desired matriculation | ||
+ | *DAT scores are current for three years | ||
For more information, click [http://www.dental.umaryland.edu/admissions/adm_new/dds_dat.html here] | For more information, click [http://www.dental.umaryland.edu/admissions/adm_new/dds_dat.html here] | ||
====Supporting Documents==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
− | *Application to the American | + | *Application to the Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS) |
+ | *$85 application fee | ||
*Official transcript | *Official transcript | ||
*DAT scores | *DAT scores | ||
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*Letters of recommendation | *Letters of recommendation | ||
**Preferably written by the applicant's pre-professional committee. However, letters of recommendation from one professor each in the departments of biology and chemistry may be substituted | **Preferably written by the applicant's pre-professional committee. However, letters of recommendation from one professor each in the departments of biology and chemistry may be substituted | ||
− | For more information, click [http://www.dental.umaryland.edu/admissions/adm_new/dds_lors.html here] | + | *Supplemental application - to be completed after the applicant meets preliminary screening criteria listed above |
+ | For more information, click [http://www.dental.umaryland.edu/admissions/adm_new/dds_lors.html here] and [http://www.dental.umaryland.edu/admissions/adm_new/dds_guidelines.html here] | ||
==Interview== | ==Interview== | ||
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==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
− | *January 1: AADSAS application | + | *January 1: AADSAS application deadline |
− | |||
*June 30: Deadline to complete all admission requirements | *June 30: Deadline to complete all admission requirements | ||
+ | *Applications are processed on a rolling basis so the applicant should apply early | ||
For more information, click [http://www.dental.umaryland.edu/admissions/adm_new/dds_offers.html here] | For more information, click [http://www.dental.umaryland.edu/admissions/adm_new/dds_offers.html here] | ||
− | ==Tuition | + | ==Tuition 2012-2013== |
− | *First year tuition (Non-Resident) - $ | + | *First year tuition (Non-Resident) - $28,757 USD |
− | *First year tuition (Resident) - $ | + | *First year tuition (Resident) - $13,157 USD |
*Please note that the above fees are for tuition only. Other charges apply. | *Please note that the above fees are for tuition only. Other charges apply. | ||
− | For more information, click [http://www.fincsvc.umaryland.edu/sa/images/dds.pdf here] | + | For more information, click [http://www.fincsvc.umaryland.edu/sa/images/dds.pdf here] <br> |
− | + | For information on financial aid, click [http://www.umaryland.edu/fin/ here] | |
− | For information on financial aid, click [http://www | ||
[[Category:University of Maryland|Dentistry]] | [[Category:University of Maryland|Dentistry]] | ||
[[Category:Dentistry|Maryland]] | [[Category:Dentistry|Maryland]] |
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Contacts
Website: http://www.dental.umaryland.edu/
Phone: 410-706-7472
Admissions e-mail: ddsadmissions@umaryland.edu
Program Information
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
- 4 years in length
- Number of applications in 2010: N/A
- Class size in 2010: N/A
- Residents of Maryland are given preferential consideration
- DDS/PhD and DDS/MSc programs are also available
For more information, click here
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: A bachelor's degree in any discripline is highly recommended; students can also apply in third year.
- Required Courses
- English Composition (6 credits)
- General Biology with labs (8 credits)
- Inorganic Chemistry with labs (8 credits)
- Organic Chemistry with labs (8 credits)
- Physics with labs (8 credits)
- Biochemistry (3 credits)
- Required courses must be completed with a grade of 'C' or higher before June 30th of the desired year of matriculation
- Required coursework must be completed within 10 years of application
For more information, click here
GPA
- Must be higher than the national average
DAT
- Score must be higher than the national average
- DAT should be taken no later than December of the year prior to desired matriculation
- DAT scores are current for three years
For more information, click here
Supporting Documents
- Application to the Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS)
- $85 application fee
- Official transcript
- DAT scores
- AADSAS Essay
- Letters of recommendation
- Preferably written by the applicant's pre-professional committee. However, letters of recommendation from one professor each in the departments of biology and chemistry may be substituted
- Supplemental application - to be completed after the applicant meets preliminary screening criteria listed above
For more information, click here and here
Interview
- Upon receipt of the completed supplemental application, selected applicants will be invited for an interview
- Interviews are with members of the Committee on Dental Recruitment and Admissions
For more information, click here
Timeline
- January 1: AADSAS application deadline
- June 30: Deadline to complete all admission requirements
- Applications are processed on a rolling basis so the applicant should apply early
For more information, click here
Tuition 2012-2013
- First year tuition (Non-Resident) - $28,757 USD
- First year tuition (Resident) - $13,157 USD
- Please note that the above fees are for tuition only. Other charges apply.
For more information, click here
For information on financial aid, click here