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.
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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.
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.
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.
The American Dental Association is the professional organization, which has career information for dentists.
Dental school tuition may vary depending on coursework and academic needs. This chart gives an estimate, which is subject to change.
Grants, loans and financial aid for dental school are available. Our advisers can assist you.
Learn more about total cost of attendance. Data subject to change.
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
40-50 applications per cycle
24 interviewed and 8 accepted