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*No minimum cut-off, but academic excellence is expected
 
*No minimum cut-off, but academic excellence is expected
  
For more information, click [http://www.dentistry.unc.edu/academic/ here]
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For more information, click [http://www.dentistry.unc.edu/academic/dds/documents/classprofile2013.pdf here]
  
 
====DAT====
 
====DAT====
*Median scores for Class of 2012:
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*Median scores for Class of 2013:
 
**Academic Average: 19
 
**Academic Average: 19
 
**Perceptual Ability: 19
 
**Perceptual Ability: 19
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*Maximum 4 attempts at DAT recommended
 
*Maximum 4 attempts at DAT recommended
  
For more information, click [http://www.dent.unc.edu/academic/programs/dds/profiles/2012.pdf here]
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For more information, click [http://www.dentistry.unc.edu/academic/dds/documents/classprofile2013.pdf here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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*Application fee: $80
 
*Application fee: $80
 
*2x2 passport photo (not mandatory)
 
*2x2 passport photo (not mandatory)
*[https://www.dent.unc.edu/secure/academic/programs/dds/apps/ On-line supplemental application]
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*[https://www.dentistry.unc.edu/secure/academic/dds/supplementalapplication/index.cfm]
  
For more information, click [http://www.dent.unc.edu/academic/programs/dds/ApplicReq.cfm here]
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For more information, click [http://www.dentistry.unc.edu/academic/dds/applicationrequirements.cfm here]
  
  
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*Professional or casual business attire is appropriate
 
*Professional or casual business attire is appropriate
  
For more information, click [http://www.dent.unc.edu/academic/programs/dds/faqs.cfm here]
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For more information, click [https://www.dentistry.unc.edu/academic/dds/faq.cfm#interviews here]
  
  
 
==Timeline==
 
==Timeline==
*Jun 1, 2009: AADSAS application available
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*Jun 3, 2010: AADSAS application available
*Aug 1, 2009: Submission of applications encouraged
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*Aug 15, 2010: Submission of applications encouraged
 
*Sep 19-Jan 9, 2009: Scheduled interview dates
 
*Sep 19-Jan 9, 2009: Scheduled interview dates
*Nov 1, 2009: AADSAS application deadline
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*Nov 1, 2010: AADSAS application deadline
*Dec 1, 2009: supplemental application, forms, and application fee deadline
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*Dec 1, 2010: supplemental application, forms, and application fee deadline
*Dec-Jan, 2009: Decision making by selection committee and notification of results
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*Dec-Jan: Decision making by selection committee and notification of results
*Aug 23, 2010: Classes begin
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*Aug 22, 2011: Classes begin
  
For more information, click [http://www.dent.unc.edu/academic/programs/dds/timeline.cfm here]
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For more information, click [http://www.dentistry.unc.edu/academic/dds/admissionstimeline.cfm here]
  
  
==Expenses 2008-2009==
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==Expenses 2009-2010==
*First year tuition: $14,535 (NC resident), $28,917.00 (non-resident)
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*First year tuition: $16,435.00 (NC resident), $29,317.00 (non-resident)
*First year average expenses: $27,225 (NC resident), $53,843.46 (non-resident)
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*First year average expenses: $30,088.64 (NC resident), $53,959.64 (non-resident)
*Total four year expense: $97,978.84 (NC resident), $192,213.34 (non-resident)
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*Total four year expense: $110,485.56 (NC resident), $195,020.56 (non-resident)
 
 
 
For more information on tuition and all other expenses, click [http://www.dent.unc.edu/academic/programs/dds/tuition.pdf here]<br>
 
For more information on tuition and all other expenses, click [http://www.dent.unc.edu/academic/programs/dds/tuition.pdf here]<br>

Revision as of 21:13, 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 2013 average accepted GPA: 3.53 (science), 3.56 (non-science)
  • No minimum cut-off, but academic excellence is expected

For more information, click here

DAT

  • Median scores for Class of 2013:
    • 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)
  • [1]

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 3, 2010: AADSAS application available
  • Aug 15, 2010: Submission of applications encouraged
  • Sep 19-Jan 9, 2009: Scheduled interview dates
  • Nov 1, 2010: AADSAS application deadline
  • Dec 1, 2010: supplemental application, forms, and application fee deadline
  • Dec-Jan: Decision making by selection committee and notification of results
  • Aug 22, 2011: Classes begin

For more information, click here


Expenses 2009-2010

  • First year tuition: $16,435.00 (NC resident), $29,317.00 (non-resident)
  • First year average expenses: $30,088.64 (NC resident), $53,959.64 (non-resident)
  • Total four year expense: $110,485.56 (NC resident), $195,020.56 (non-resident)

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