University of Missouri - Kansas City

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NameUniversity of Missouri - Kansas City
AddressWes Parham Director of Dental Admissions 650 East 25th Street Kansas City, MO 64108 Phone: 816-235-2094
CityKansas City
StateMO
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Urlwww.umkc.edu/dentist
DeanDr. Marsha A. Pyle
About(not set)
Url Fin Aidwww.umkc.edu.
MissionUMKC School of Dentistry serves as a leader in the advancement of oral health care through exceptional
educational programs, scientific inquiry, patient care and service to society. The goals of the
school are to enhance the school’s culture and organizational structure; provide educational programs
that develop competent, compassionate, engaged learners; be nationally and internationally
recognized for excellence in research; improve services to the community; and educate and train
competent, caring and community-involved clinicians.
First Year EnrNumber of first-year, first-time enrollees whose highest degree is:
Baccalaureate: 103
Master’s: 4
Ph.D. or other doctorate: 1
Of first-year, first-time enrollees without baccalaureates, the number with:
Equivalent of 60 undergraduate credit hours or less: 0
Equivalent of 61-90 undergraduate credit hours: 0
Equivalent of 91 or more undergraduate credit hours: 1
CurriculumThe curriculum (eight semesters and two summer terms) offers an education
leading to an effective and enriching career of public service, professional
growth and contribution. The program provides a sound background
in the biomedical, behavioral and clinical sciences with an emphasis on
comprehensive oral health care delivered through a generalist-based
team system of clinical education. Practice management courses are also
built into the curriculum. The early exposure to clinical dentistry and the
multidisciplinary, integrated preclinical curriculum is a hallmark of the
program. Degrees Offered: Dental Degree—D.D.S. Additional Degrees:
B.S. in Dental Hygiene; M.S. in Dental Hygiene Education; M.S. in Oral Biology;
interdisciplinary Ph.D. program; graduate professional certificates
in advanced dental education in general dentistry, oral and maxillofacial
surgery, orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics,
and endodontics; and a variety of continuing education courses.
Inst TypePublic
Since Year1881
Term TypeSemester
Prog Length40 Months
Sem StartAugust
Degr OfferedD.D.S.
Contact Fin AidScott Sponholtz Assistant Director – Hospital Hill 5115 Oak Street Kansas City, MO 64110 Phone: 816-235-1154
College Cred ReqSemester: 120 Quarter: 180
Bac Deg PrefYes
Prereq CoursesBiology: 16 Semester/24 Quarter Chemistry, general/inorganic: 8 Semester/12 Quarter Chemistry, organic: 8 Semester/12 Quarter Physics: 8 Semester/12 Quarter
Recom CoursesAnatomy 4/6 Biochemistry 4/6 Cell biology 4/6 Histology Immunology Microbiology 3 Molecular biology/genetics Physiology 4/6 Zoology
GpaScience GPA Mean: 3.6 Range: 3.1-4.0 Total GPA Mean: 3.6 Range: 2.9-4.0
Dat ScoreAcademic Average Mean: 19.0 Range: 16-24 Perceptual Ability Mean: 19.2 Range: 14-25 Total Science: Mean: 18.6 Range: 15-25
Dat ReqYes
Dat LatestOctober
Dat Oldest4 Years
Dat SeveralMost recent score only is considered
Dat CanadaYes
Second Appl ReqYes, with interview
Interv ReqYes
Residents PreferedArkansas, Hawaii, Kansas, Missouri, and New Mexico
Instate Appl170 Applicants 98 Interviews 75 Enrolled
Outstate Appl742 Applicants 81 Interviews 34 Enrolled
Appl Start Date06/01/2014
Appl End Date10/01/2014 (09/01/20
First Accept Date12-01-14
Apply FeeIn state: $35 Out of state: $35 International: NA
Fee Waiver AvailNo
Racial DistAmerican Indian or Alaska Native: 1 Asian: 10 Black/African American: 2 Hispanic/Latino: 4 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0 White: 84 Two or More Races: 5 Race Unknown: 3 International: 0
Age DistYoungest: 21 Oldest: 40 Average Age: 24
Research OpporYes
Special ProgramsPREDENTAL Online DAT Preparatory course available at www.cewebinar.com Admissions Enhancement Program DURING DENTAL SCHOOL Academic counseling and tutoring Community service opportunities Internships, externships, or extramural programs Mentoring Online National Board Dental Examination Part II preparatory course Personal counseling Professional- and career-development programming Senior Departmental Advanced Studies Program Training for those interested in academic careers Transfer applicants considered if space is available
TuitionFirst Year Resident:$28,564 First Year Non-Resident: $55,425 Second Year Resident: $28,645 Second Year Non-Resident: $55,506 Third Year Resident: $35,773 Third Year Non-Resident: $69,349 Fourth Year Resident: $35,700 Fourth Year Non-Resident: $69,276
Living ExpFirst Year Living Expenses: $17,230 Second Year Living Expenses: $17,230 Third Year Living Expenses: $17,230 Fourth Year Living Expenses: $17,230 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (First Year): $11,525 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Second Year):$9,125 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Third Year): $8,250 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Fourth Year): $9,165
Campus TypeUrban
Oncampus HousingYes, on the Volker C
Class Size109