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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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'''Website:''' http://www.dent.unc.edu/portals/students/prospective/<br>
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'''Phone:''' 919-966-1161 <br>
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' http://www.dent.unc.edu/contactus/
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Website: http://www.dent.unc.edu/
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==Program Information==
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Phone: 919-966-4565
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*Doctor of Dental Surgery  (DDS)
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**4 years
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**81 students accepted
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***72 NC residents, 39 women, and 2 Canadian students included
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***61 B.Sc students (36 Biology majors)
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***Average age: 24
  
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==Admission Requirements==
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For more extensive class profiles, visit [http://www.dent.unc.edu/academic/programs/dds/profiles/2012.pdf here]
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For a list of other available programs, visit [http://www.dent.unc.edu/academic/programs/ here][http://www.hms.harvard.edu/md_phd/ here]
  
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===General Notes===
 
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*Program leads to a DDS ( Doctor of Dental Surgery)
 
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*81 students accepted in 2008, 9 from out-of-state (2 Canadians)
 
  
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For more information please visit http://www.dent.unc.edu/academic/programs/dds/profiles/2012.pdf
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==Admission Requirements==
  
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===Criteria===
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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====Required classes====
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*Degree: minimum 3 years of undergraduate study or a baccalaureate degree (B.A or B.Sc encouraged)
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*Applicants encouraged to complete a B.A. or B.Sc.
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*Required Courses (no more than 5 years old)
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**A minimum of three years university study are required
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**General Chemistry with laboratory (8 credits)
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*8 semester hours of general chemistry with lab
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**Organic Chemistry (lab not required) (8 credits)
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*Two lecture courses of organic chemistry (with 4 semester hours each)
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**General Biology (8 credits – 4 credits must be human anatomy or vertebrate zoology, with laboratory)
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*8 semester hours of biology
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**Physics (lab not required) (6 credits)
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**One course must be either human anatomy or vertebrate zoology with a lab
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**English (6 credits)
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*Two college-level courses in physics
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*Recommended Courses
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**Must include topics as mechanics, wave motion, optics, electricity, electromagnetism, energy, and nuclear physics
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**Biochemistry, molecular biology, statistics, business, writing skills, computer science, sculpture and art, social science, history, literature, economics, philosophy, and psychology
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*Two semesters of English
 
  
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For more information please visit http://www.dent.unc.edu/academic/programs/dds/requirements.cfm
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For more information, click [http://www.dent.unc.edu/academic/programs/dds/requirements.cfm here]
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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*Average for non-science students admitted in 2008 was 3.59
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*Class of 2012 average accepted GPA: 3.41 (science), 3.59 (non-science)
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*Average for science students admitted in 2008 was 3.41
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*No minimum cut-off, but academic excellence is expected
  
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For more information, please visit http://www.dent.unc.edu/academic/programs/dds/profiles/2012.pdf
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For more information, click [http://www.dent.unc.edu/academic/programs/dds/faqs.cfm here]
  
 
====DAT====
 
====DAT====
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*Scores must be no more than three years old
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*Median scores for class of 2012:
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*For students entering in 2008, average entering scores were as follows:
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**Academic Average: 19
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**Academic Average 19  
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**Perceptual Ability: 19
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**Perceptual Ability 19  
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**Quantitative Reasoning: 17
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**Quantitative Reasoning 17  
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**Reading Comprehension: 20
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**Reading Comp. 20  
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**Total Science: 19
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**Total Science 19
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*Test should be no longer than 3 years old
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*Maximum 4 attempts at DAT recommended
  
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For more information, please visit http://www.cda-adc.ca/en/dental_profession/dat/index.asp, http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/testing/dat/ and http://www.dent.unc.edu/academic/programs/dds/profiles/2012.pdf
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For more information, click [http://www.dent.unc.edu/academic/programs/dds/profiles/2012.pdf here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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*Three letters of recommendation
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*Three letters of recommendation (one from science professor, one from professor of your major, and one from dental practitioner)
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**One from a science professor
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*Application fee: $80
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**One from a professor within your major
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*2x2 passport photo (not mandatory)
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**One from a dental practitioner
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*[https://www.dent.unc.edu/secure/academic/programs/dds/apps/ On-line supplemental application]
  
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For more information, please visit http://www.dent.unc.edu/academic/programs/dds/ApplicReq.cfm
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For more information, click [http://www.dent.unc.edu/academic/programs/dds/ApplicReq.cfm here]
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====Other====
 
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*Applicant should have “psychomotor skills sufficient to perform the necessary technical tasks in dentistry”
 
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**Demonstrated in DAT and by extra-curriculars
 
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**Courses in drawing and sculpture are suggested
 
  
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For more information, please visit http://www.dent.unc.edu/academic/programs/dds/selection.cfm
 
  
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==Application==
 
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*Applicants must apply to AADSAS, after which they will receive an applicant number
 
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*Applicants must then complete the UNC School of Dental Medicine Online Application using their AADSAS applicant number
 
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**Must print both the Waiver and the Honor Code forms
 
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**Forms must be mailed to university along with application fee
 
  
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For more information, please visit http://www.dent.unc.edu/academic/programs/dds/process.cfm
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==Interview==
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*Interview with two faculty members and dental student
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*Professional or casual business attire is appropriate
  
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==Interviews==
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For more information, click [http://www.dent.unc.edu/academic/programs/dds/faqs.cfm here]
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*Conducted by two faculty and a dentistry student]
 
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*Applicants are encouraged to bring their own questions
 
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*Business casual dress code
 
  
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For more information, please visit http://www.dent.unc.edu/academic/programs/dds/faqs.cfm
 
  
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==Timeline==
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*Jun 1, 2009: AADSAS application available
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*Aug 1, 2009: Submission of applications encouraged
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*Sep 19-Jan 9, 2009: Scheduled interview dates
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*Nov 1, 2009: AADSAS application deadline
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*Dec 1, 2009: supplemental application, forms, and application fee deadline
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*Dec-Jan, 2009: Decision making by selection committee and notification of results
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*Aug 23, 2010: Classes begin
  
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==Deadlines for Fall 2009 Admission==
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For more information, click [http://www.dent.unc.edu/academic/programs/dds/timeline.cfm here]
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*June 4, 2008 – AADSAS and supplemental applications become available
 
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*August 15, 2008 – Encouraged deadline for submission of application for out-of-state applicants
 
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*September 20, October 11, 2008 – Interview dates
 
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*November 1, 2008 – Deadline for application submission
 
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*November 15, 2008 – Interview date
 
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*December 2008 – Letters of acceptance mailed to first round of selected candidates
 
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*December 1, 2008 – Supplemental application closed
 
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*January 10, 2009 – Interview date
 
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*February, 2009 - Letters of acceptance mailed to second round of selected candidates
 
  
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For more information, please visit http://www.dent.unc.edu/academic/programs/dds/timeline.cfm
 
  
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==Tuition==
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==Estimated Expenses 2008-2009==
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*For 2008-2009, tuition was 14 535 USD for residents and 28 917 USD for non-residents of North Carolina
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*First year tuition: $14,535 (NC resident), $28,917.00 (non-resident)
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*There are also 1938.96 USD in general fees
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*First year average expenses: $27,225 (NC resident), $53,843.46 (non-resident)
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*Total four year expense: $97,978.84 (NC resident), $192,213.34 (non-resident)
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For more information on tuition and all other expenses, click [http://www.dent.unc.edu/academic/programs/dds/tuition.pdf here]<br>
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For more information on student aid, click [http://www.dent.unc.edu/academic/programs/dds/aid/ here]
  
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For more information, please visit http://www.dent.unc.edu/academic/programs/dds/tuition.pdf
 
  
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Contacts

Website: http://www.dent.unc.edu/portals/students/prospective/
Phone: 919-966-1161
Admissions e-mail: http://www.dent.unc.edu/contactus/


Program Information

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
    • 4 years
    • 81 students accepted
      • 72 NC residents, 39 women, and 2 Canadian students included
      • 61 B.Sc students (36 Biology majors)
      • Average age: 24

For more extensive class profiles, visit here For a list of other available programs, visit herehere


Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: minimum 3 years of undergraduate study or a baccalaureate degree (B.A or B.Sc encouraged)
  • Required Courses (no more than 5 years old)
    • General Chemistry with laboratory (8 credits)
    • Organic Chemistry (lab not required) (8 credits)
    • General Biology (8 credits – 4 credits must be human anatomy or vertebrate zoology, with laboratory)
    • Physics (lab not required) (6 credits)
    • English (6 credits)
  • Recommended Courses
    • Biochemistry, molecular biology, statistics, business, writing skills, computer science, sculpture and art, social science, history, literature, economics, philosophy, and psychology

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Class of 2012 average accepted GPA: 3.41 (science), 3.59 (non-science)
  • No minimum cut-off, but academic excellence is expected

For more information, click here

DAT

  • Median scores for class of 2012:
    • Academic Average: 19
    • Perceptual Ability: 19
    • Quantitative Reasoning: 17
    • Reading Comprehension: 20
    • Total Science: 19
  • Test should be no longer than 3 years old
  • Maximum 4 attempts at DAT recommended

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Three letters of recommendation (one from science professor, one from professor of your major, and one from dental practitioner)
  • Application fee: $80
  • 2x2 passport photo (not mandatory)
  • On-line supplemental application

For more information, click here


Interview

  • Interview with two faculty members and dental student
  • Professional or casual business attire is appropriate

For more information, click here


Timeline

  • Jun 1, 2009: AADSAS application available
  • Aug 1, 2009: Submission of applications encouraged
  • Sep 19-Jan 9, 2009: Scheduled interview dates
  • Nov 1, 2009: AADSAS application deadline
  • Dec 1, 2009: supplemental application, forms, and application fee deadline
  • Dec-Jan, 2009: Decision making by selection committee and notification of results
  • Aug 23, 2010: Classes begin

For more information, click here


Estimated Expenses 2008-2009

  • First year tuition: $14,535 (NC resident), $28,917.00 (non-resident)
  • First year average expenses: $27,225 (NC resident), $53,843.46 (non-resident)
  • Total four year expense: $97,978.84 (NC resident), $192,213.34 (non-resident)

For more information on tuition and all other expenses, click here
For more information on student aid, click here

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