Texas A&M University
| # | User Name | SAT Score | ACT Score | GPA | Scholarship Award | Status | Date Sent | Date Status Complete | Date Last Updated |
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| ID | 52 |
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| Name | Texas A&M University |
| Address | Dr. Barbara Miller Executive Director Phone: 214-828-8231 |
| City | Dallas |
| State | TX |
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| Url | www.bcd.tamhsc.edu |
| Dean | Dr. Lawrence E. Wolinsky |
| About | (not set) |
| Url Fin Aid | www.dental.pitt.edu/students/financial_aid.php |
| Mission | The mission of BCD is to improve the oral health of Texans and shape the future of dentistry by developing exemplary clinicians, educators and scientists; caring for the needs of a diverse community; serving as a leader in health professions education; and seeking innovations in science, education and health care delivery. |
| First Year Enr | Number of first-year, first-time enrollees whose highest degree is: Baccalaureate: 92 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: 0 Equivalent of 91 or more undergraduate credit hours: 0 |
| Curriculum | Our comprehensive clinical curriculum prepares our graduates for general practice and specialty programs, as well as academic, administrative and public service dentistry. Year D1: Emphasis on basic science courses; introduction to clinics with rotations for observation; preclinical technique courses. The summer break after the first year allows time for an optional research and/or clinical experience. Year D2: Emphasis on preclinical technique instruction in a simulated clinic environment optimizes the transition to the clinics; introduction to practice management and clinic computer systems; beginnings of preliminary patient treatment. Year D3: Continuation of clinical dentistry studies and direct patient treatment within a discipline-supervised comprehensive care clinic. Year D4: General dentistry program encompassing comprehensive patient care with advanced procedures and approximating private practice; extramural rotations and selective courses allowing for experience in specialty areas. Courses in Evidence-Based Dentistry, Professional Ethics, and Cultural Competency enhance the clinically focused curriculum. |
| Inst Type | Public |
| Since Year | 1905 |
| Term Type | Semester |
| Prog Length | 48 Months |
| Sem Start | August |
| Degr Offered | D.D.S. |
| Contact Fin Aid | Kay Egbert Director Phone: 214-828-8236 |
| College Cred Req | Semester: 90 Quarter: 120 |
| Bac Deg Pref | Yes |
| Prereq Courses | Biology: 14 Semester/21 Quarter Chemistry, general/inorganic: 8 Semester/12 Quarter Chemistry, organic: 8 Semester/12 Quarter Physics: 8 Semester/12 Quarter |
| Recom Courses | Anatomy 4/6 Biochemistry 3/5 Cell biology 3/5 Histology 3/5 Immunology 3/5 Microbiology 3/5 Molecular biology/genetics 3/5 Physiology 3/5 Zoology 3/5 |
| Gpa | Science GPA Mean: 3.5 Range: NR Total GPA Mean: 3.6 Range: NR |
| Dat Score | Academic Average Mean: 20.0 Range: NR Perceptual Ability Mean: 20.0 Range: NR Total Science: Mean: 20.0 Range: NR |
| Dat Req | Yes |
| Dat Latest | December |
| Dat Oldest | 6 Years |
| Dat Several | Most recent score is considered |
| Dat Canada | Yes |
| Second Appl Req | Yes |
| Interv Req | Yes |
| Residents Prefered | Texas, New Mexico, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Utah |
| Instate Appl | 943 Applicants 254 Interviews 89 Enrolled |
| Outstate Appl | 705 Applicants 23 Interviews 10 Enrolled |
| Appl Start Date | 05/01/2014 |
| Appl End Date | 09-30-14 |
| First Accept Date | 12-01-14 |
| Apply Fee | In state: $0 Out of state: $50 International: $50 |
| Fee Waiver Avail | Check school website for details. |
| Racial Dist | American Indian or Alaska Native: 0 Asian: 23 Black/African American: 15 Hispanic/Latino: 26 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0 White: 32 Two or More Races: 2 Race Unknown: 1 International: 0 |
| Age Dist | Youngest: 21 Oldest: 37 Average Age: 24 |
| Research Oppor | Yes |
| Special Programs | PREDENTAL DAT workshops Postbaccalaureate programs Special affiliations with colleges and universities Summer enrichment programs DURING DENTAL SCHOOL Academic counseling and tutoring Community service opportunities Internships, externships, or extramural programs Personal counseling Professional- and career-development programming Training for those interested in academic careers Transfer applicants considered if space is available |
| Tuition | First Year Resident: $13,315 First Year Non-Resident: $24,115 Second Year Resident: $13,315 Second Year Non-Resident: $24,115 Third Year Resident: $13,315 Third Year Non-Resident: $24,115 Fourth Year Resident: $13,315 Fourth Year Non-Resident: $24,115 |
| Living Exp | First Year Living Expenses: $22,705 Second Year Living Expenses: $22,705 Third Year Living Expenses: $27,245 Fourth Year Living Expenses: $30,365 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (First Year): $3,706 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Second Year): $2,505 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Third Year): $1,893 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Fourth Year): $714 |
| Campus Type | Urban |
| Oncampus Housing | No |
| Class Size | 99 |