University of Nebraska Medical Center

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NameUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
AddressJoyce Hurst Enrollment Manager 40th & Holdrege streets Lincoln, NE 68583-0740 Phone: 402-472-1363
CityLincoln
StateNE
Zip
Phone
Fax
Urlwww.unmc.edu/dentist
DeanDr. John W. Reinhardt
About(not set)
Url Fin Aidwww.unmc.edu/studentservices/financialaid.htm
MissionThe vision of the University of Nebraska Medical Center is to be a world-renowned health sciences
center that delivers state-of-the-art health care through academic and private practice; prepares
the best-educated health professionals and scientists; ranks among the leading research centers;
advances our historic community to community health; and embraces the richness of diversity.
First Year EnrNumber of first-year, first-time enrollees whose highest degree is:
Baccalaureate: 46
Master’s: 0
Ph.D. or other doctorate: 0
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 dental program is 44.5 months in duration with 36.5 months in actual
attendance. There are eight semesters of 16 weeks each. In addition, attendance
is required at three summer sessions (eight weeks each), one between
each academic year until graduation. Objectives of the college are to:
1. Select applicants who have the personal and moral qualifications,
technical potential and scholastic ability for a professional career in
dentistry;
2. Provide, within a flexible curriculum, a solid foundation of fundamental
scientific knowledge and the basic technical skills necessary for using
this education;
3. Motivate students to recognize and fulfill their social and moral responsibilities
to their patients, their civic responsibility to the community
and their ethical obligation to the profession of dentistry; and
4. Inspire students to see the need for continuing education and for personal
and professional evaluation throughout their dental careers.
Inst TypePublic
Since Year1899
Term TypeSemester
Prog Length45 Months
Sem StartAugust
Degr OfferedD.D.S.
Contact Fin AidJudith D. Walker Executive Director, Student Services, Financial Aid 984265 Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE 68198-4265 Phone: 402-559-4199
College Cred ReqSemester: 90 Quarter: 120
Bac Deg PrefYes
Prereq CoursesBiology: 8 Semester/12 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 4/6 Immunology Microbiology 4/6 Molecular biology/genetics 4/6 Physiology 4/6 Zoology
GpaScience GPA Mean: 3.7 Range: 3.2-4.0 Total GPA Mean: 3.8 Range: 3.3-4.0
Dat ScoreAcademic Average Mean: 19.0 Range: 16-25 Perceptual Ability Mean: 19.0 Range: 16-24 Total Science: Mean: 19.0 Range: 16-25
Dat ReqYes
Dat LatestNovember
Dat Oldest4 Years
Dat SeveralMost recent score only is considered.
Dat CanadaYes
Second Appl ReqYes
Interv ReqYes
Residents PreferedNebraska
Instate Appl89 Applicants 56 Interviews 30 Enrolled
Outstate Appl707 Applicants 78 Interviews 17 Enrolled
Appl Start Date06/01/2014
Appl End Date02-01-15
First Accept Date12-01-14
Apply FeeIn state: $50 Out of state: $50 International: $50
Fee Waiver AvailYes
Racial DistAmerican Indian or Alaska Native: 1 Asian: 1 Black/African American: 0 Hispanic/Latino: 1 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0 White: 0 Two or More Races: 0 Race Unknown: 0 International: 0
Age DistYoungest: 21 Oldest: 31 Average Age: 23
Research OpporYes
Special ProgramsPREDENTAL Association of American Medical Colleges/ADEA Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (AAMC/ADEA SMDEP) Special affiliations with colleges and universities: Dillard University; Fort Lewis College Other summer enrichment programs DURING DENTAL SCHOOL Academic counseling and tutoring Community service opportunities Internships, externships, or extramural programs Mentoring Personal counseling Professional- and career-development programming Training for those interested in academic careers
TuitionFirst Year Resident: $28,692 First Year Non-Resident: $68,353 Second Year Resident: $28,692 Second Year Non-Resident: $68,353 Third Year Resident: $28,692 Third Year Non-Resident: $68,353 Fourth Year Resident: $22,954 Fourth Year Non-Resident: $54,682
Living ExpFirst Year Living Expenses: $20,400 Second Year Living Expenses: $20,400 Third Year Living Expenses: $20,400 Fourth Year Living Expenses: $15,300 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (First Year): $9,890 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Second Year):$9,890 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Third Year): $9,890 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Fourth Year): $10,200
Campus TypeSuburban
Oncampus HousingYes
Class Size47