University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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NameUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas
AddressDr. Christine C. Ancajas Assistant Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs 1001 Shadow Lane MS 7411 Las Vegas, NV 89106 Phone: 702-774-2520
CityLas Vegas
StateNV
Zip
Phone
Fax
Urlhttp://dentalschool.
DeanDr. Karen P. West
About(not set)
Url Fin Aidwww.unlv.edu/dental/financialaid
MissionThe UNLV SDM will be a driving force toward improving the health of the citizens of Nevada through
unique programs of oral health care services to the community; integrated biomedical, professional,
and clinical curricula; and biomedical discovery.
First Year EnrNumber of first-year, first-time enrollees whose highest degree is:
Baccalaureate: 78
Master’s: 6
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: 1
Equivalent of 91 or more undergraduate credit hours: 5
CurriculumThe UNLV SDM is a driving force toward improving the health of the citizens
of Nevada, through unique programs of oral health care services to the
community. A highly integrated and timed approach toward discovery in
the biomedical, professional and clinical sciences encourages a continuous
learning professional. Patient-centered clinical care, patient education and
community outreach reinforces the horizontally and vertically integrated
curriculum. Scholarship provides an environment to produce collaborative
research and scholarly activities. With faculty cultivated toward excellence,
professionalism and the medical model of total patient care, the school’s
mission is a constant goal: Toward perfect health through oral health.
Inst TypePublic
Since Year2002
Term TypeTrimester
Prog Length45 Months
Sem StartSeptember
Degr OfferedD.M.D.
Contact Fin AidDr. Christopher A. Kypuros Director of Financial Aid, Scholarships and Academic Endeavors Director of Diversity UNLV Title IX Deputy Coordinators 1001 Shadow Lane MS7411 Las Vegas, NV 89106-4124 Phone: 702-774-2526
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 3/5 Cell biology 3/5 Histology 3/5 Immunology 3/5 Microbiology 4/6 Molecular biology/genetics 4/6 Physiology 4/6 Zoology 4/6
GpaScience GPA Mean: 3.3 Range: 2.5-4.0 Total GPA Mean: 3.4 Range: 2.7-4.0
Dat ScoreAcademic Average Mean: 20.1 Range: 16-25 Perceptual Ability Mean: 20.2 Range: 16-25 Total Science: Mean: 19.9 Range: 19-25
Dat ReqYes
Dat LatestFebruary
Dat Oldest4 Years
Dat SeveralHighest score is considered
Dat CanadaNo
Second Appl ReqYes
Interv ReqYes
Residents PreferedNevada
Instate Appl68 Applicants 52 Interviews 48 Enrolled
Outstate Appl2,017 Applicants 261 Interviews 36 Enrolled
Appl Start Date06/01/2014
Appl End Date01-01-15
First Accept Date12-01-14
Apply FeeIn state: $50 Out of state: $50 International: $50
Fee Waiver AvailNo
Racial DistAmerican Indian or Alaska Native: 0 Asian: 42 Black/African American: 1 Hispanic/Latino: 3 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0 White: 37 Two or More Races: 0 Race Unknown: 0 International: 1
Age DistYoungest: 20 Oldest: 46 Average Age: 26
Research OpporYes
Special ProgramsPREDENTAL Special affiliations with colleges and universities Summer enrichment programs: We provide a two-day UNLV Dental Simulation Course that involves a hands-on experience for Predental students. DURING DENTAL SCHOOL Academic counseling and tutoring Community service opportunities Internships, externships, or extramural programs Mentoring Personal counseling Professional- and career-development programming
TuitionFirst Year Resident: $50,964 First Year Non-Resident: $86,274 Second Year Resident: $50,964 Second Year Non-Resident: $86,274 Third Year Resident: $50,964 Third Year Non-Resident: $86,274 Fourth Year Resident: $33,976 Fourth Year Non-Resident: $69,286
Living ExpFirst Year Living Expenses: $31,763 Second Year Living Expenses: $31,763 Third Year Living Expenses: $31,763 Fourth Year Living Expenses: $21,892 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (First Year): $6,918 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Second Year):$6,918 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Third Year): $6,918 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Fourth Year): $4,612
Campus TypeUrban
Oncampus HousingNo
Class Size84