Storrs,
CT,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc/Doctor of Dental Medicine in Storrs United States | University of Connecticut
University of Connecticut
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Storrs United States
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Qualification
Combined Bachelor's / Doctoral Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
39,000
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
96 months
UConn's Special Program in Dental Medicine bridges undergraduate studies with four years of dental training, awarding graduates both a BA/BS and DMD degree from UConn. Aspiring dental professionals can pair their undergraduate education in any of over 115 majors with dental school preparation. This eight-year program offers adaptable scheduling, allowing students to either fast-track their undergraduate studies or extend them by a year if needed.
Throughout their undergraduate years, participants engage with the School of Dental Medicine through specialized seminars, healthcare-focused events, and mentorship programs, enhancing their academic journey and better preparing them for dental school.
Admission to the Special Program in Dental Medicine automatically enrolls students in UConn's Honors Program, which is mandatory for all participants upon entering the university.UConn's Special Program in Dental Medicine bridges undergraduate studies with four years of dental training, awarding graduates both a BA/BS and DMD degree from UConn. Aspiring dental professionals can pair their undergraduate education in any of over 115 majors with dental school preparation. This eight-year program offers adaptable scheduling, allowing students to either fast-track their undergraduate studies or extend them by a year if needed.
Throughout their undergraduate years, participants engage with the School of Dental Medicine through specialized seminars, healthcare-focused events, and mentorship programs, enhancing their academic journey and better preparing them for dental school.
Admission to the Special Program in Dental Medicine automatically enrolls students in UConn's Honors Program, which is mandatory for all participants upon entering the university.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must be entering as a first-year student and demonstrate exceptional performance in academics, including advanced preparation in mathematics and laboratory sciences, and a strong commitment to the dental profession. There are no state residency requirements, although Connecticut residents will receive special consideration. UConn is committed to attracting members of underrepresented populations for its programs.
To be considered, an applicant should have:
An overall secondary school grade point average of 3.5 (4.0 scale)
Two additional letters of recommendation
A completed application to the University, which includes all supporting documents, the responses to the program-specific essay questions, and an optional resume. All documents must be received by November 15. A secondary school profile should also be submitted along with the secondary school transcript
The application process for the Special Program in Dental Medicine follows our test-optional policy. No admission decision shall be impacted, and no student disadvantaged, if a standardized test score is not provided. Should you feel your standardized test score is an accurate reflection of your academic ability, and would like to have it considered as part of the application review, UConn requires official SAT or ACT scores to be sent directly from the appropriate test provider. SAT II subject tests are not considered in the application review.
In order to matriculate into the School of Dental Medicine, students must meet the following criteria during their undergraduate career:
Maintain a college 3.5 cumulative science grade point average (4.0 scale),
Receive a minimum score of 20 on the Academic Average and Total Science sections of the DAT,
Complete course work in general biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, and biochemistry,
Participate in clinical, research, and community service activities,
Obtain a favorable interview result with the Dental School Admissions Committee at the beginning of the junior undergraduate year.
The minimum score requirement for the TOEFL is 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based), minimum score requirement for the IELTS exam is 6.5. Test scores must be sent directly to the University of Connecticut from the respective test provider. Meeting the minimum score requirements does not guarantee admission into the University.
To be considered, an applicant should have:
An overall secondary school grade point average of 3.5 (4.0 scale)
Two additional letters of recommendation
A completed application to the University, which includes all supporting documents, the responses to the program-specific essay questions, and an optional resume. All documents must be received by November 15. A secondary school profile should also be submitted along with the secondary school transcript
The application process for the Special Program in Dental Medicine follows our test-optional policy. No admission decision shall be impacted, and no student disadvantaged, if a standardized test score is not provided. Should you feel your standardized test score is an accurate reflection of your academic ability, and would like to have it considered as part of the application review, UConn requires official SAT or ACT scores to be sent directly from the appropriate test provider. SAT II subject tests are not considered in the application review.
In order to matriculate into the School of Dental Medicine, students must meet the following criteria during their undergraduate career:
Maintain a college 3.5 cumulative science grade point average (4.0 scale),
Receive a minimum score of 20 on the Academic Average and Total Science sections of the DAT,
Complete course work in general biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, and biochemistry,
Participate in clinical, research, and community service activities,
Obtain a favorable interview result with the Dental School Admissions Committee at the beginning of the junior undergraduate year.
The minimum score requirement for the TOEFL is 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based), minimum score requirement for the IELTS exam is 6.5. Test scores must be sent directly to the University of Connecticut from the respective test provider. Meeting the minimum score requirements does not guarantee admission into the University.
Tuition
USD
39,000