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Dental Early Acceptance (3+4) Program

DEAP, Early acceptance into dental program

Our degree program with cooperating undergraduate schools allows students to apply credits earned during dental school to college requirements, saving a year’s work while earning both a bachelor’s degree and a dental degree. This program is intended for students coming straight out of high school with academic excellence and a demonstrated interest in dentistry as a career. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or resident aliens, and Texas residents. 

Find out more about how to apply

 
  • Academics

    When students complete required courses in dental school, credit will be applied to undergraduate degree requirements. The Bachelor of Science degree is awarded by the undergraduate institution after the 1st or 2nd year of dental school is completed.

  • How to Apply

    Applicants will be considered based on academic achievement, standardized test scores, community activities, socioeconomic history, awards, honors, knowledge of the profession and letters of recommendation.

  • Clinical Experience

    Students will work in clinics during their time in the DEAP program. Each progressive year will result in further clinical experiences in our general dentistry clinics.

  • Careers

    The American Dental Association is the professional organization, which has career information for dentists.

  • Tuition

    Dental school tuition may vary depending on coursework and academic needs. This chart gives an estimate, which is subject to change.

  • Paying for School

    Grants, loans and financial aid for dental school are available. Our advisers can assist you.

Program at a glance

Requirements

  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and Texas residents. Individuals who have been convicted of a felony will not be granted acceptance except in unusual circumstances.
  • Completed predental requirements and the undergraduate institution’s special three-year curriculum
  • Earned a grade of C or better in dental school prerequisite courses and maintained a cumulative and Science GPA of 3.4 in undergraduate work
  • Scored at least an 19 on the Academic Average of the DAT

Application Deadlines

  • March 1
  • After you complete (12 to 30 hours) your first semester in undergraduate. 

Tuition & Fees

Learn more about total cost of attendance. Data subject to change.

All dental specialties under one roof

At the School of Dentistry, all dental specialties are under one roof. It really allows you to be a part of the patients’ total treatment plan and learn about other programs that might be of interest.
Selina Fuentes, Third Year School of Dentistry Student, President of the Hispanic Student Dental Association
Selina Fuentes, Third Year School of Dentistry Student, President of the Hispanic Student Dental Association

Quick facts

  • 40-50 applications per cycle

    24 interviewed and 8 accepted

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