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*Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) | *Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) | ||
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− | **81 students accepted | + | **Class of 2013: |
− | *** | + | ***81 students accepted |
− | *** | + | ***70 NC residents, 11 students Out of State |
− | ***Average age: | + | ***55 B.Sc students |
+ | ***Average age: 25 | ||
− | For more extensive class profiles, visit [http://www. | + | For more extensive class profiles, visit [http://www.dentistry.unc.edu/academic/dds/documents/classprofile2013.pdf here] |
− | For a list of other available dental programs, visit [http://www. | + | For a list of other available dental programs, visit [http://www.dentistry.unc.edu/academic/ here] |
==Admission Requirements== | ==Admission Requirements== |
Revision as of 21:01, 6 September 2010
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Contacts
Website: http://www.dentistry.unc.edu/
Phone: (919) 966-4565
Admissions e-mail: http://www.dentistry.unc.edu/contactus/index.cfm?id=10
Program Information
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
- 4 years
- Class of 2013:
- 81 students accepted
- 70 NC residents, 11 students Out of State
- 55 B.Sc students
- Average age: 25
For more extensive class profiles, visit here
For a list of other available dental programs, visit here
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
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