Alabama
| Maximum Class Size | 83 |
| In-State Enrollees | 58 |
| Out-of-State Enrollees | 25 |
| 4-Yr Total Tuition and Fees These values come from the 2018-19 Commission on Dental Accreditation report. They include the total tuition and fees to complete the program, DO NOT include cost of living, and may slightly overestimate the program's cost, as some minor costs are optional (student health insurance, laptop, etc.). | $277,680 |
| 4-Yr Total Tuition and Fees (in-state) These values come from the 2018-19 Commission on Dental Accreditation report. They include the total tuition and fees to complete the program, DO NOT include cost of living, and may slightly overestimate the program's cost, as some minor costs are optional (student health insurance, laptop, etc.). | $277,680 |
| Average Accepted Overall GPA | 3.76 |
| Average Accepted Science GPA | 3.71 |
| DAT Academic Average | 21.3 |
| Crowns Required | 30 |
| Avg. # Crowns Completed | 35 |
| RCTs Required | 8 |
| Avg. # RCTs Completed | 6 |
| Arches of Dentures Required | 13 |
| Avg. # Arches Completed | 15 |
| Required Shadowing Hours | 50 |
| Anatomy Credits | Not required |
| Biochemistry Credits | Not required |
| Biology Credits | Not required |
| General Chemistry Credits | 8 |
| English Credits | 6 |
| Math Credits | 6 |
| Microbiology Credits | Not required |
| Organic Chemistry Credits | 8 |
| Physics Credits | 8 |
| Physiology Credits | Not required |
| Psychology Credits | Not required |
| CASPer Required | N/A |
| Canadian Acceptances | N/A |
| Other International Acceptances | N/A |
| Accepts Canadian DAT? | N/A |
| Advanced Standing Entrance Year | 2 |
| Advanced Standing Students | 16 |
"For example, in the hepatic block we learn the anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and microbiology of the liver all at the same time. It keeps things consistent and lessens the effort required to connect the dots on your own which is helpful."
"The ratio of faculty to students in both preclinical labs and clinic are not perfect leading to long lines to get checks and feedback during daily activities and appointments."
"Sometimes it feels as though we are given a mass of information with little or no emphasis on what we are expected to learn or know from that mass."
What are the best things about attending UAB School of Dentistry?
There are a few major criteria to consider when selecting which dental program to attend. Some of those criteria include the location, the learning environment, the faculty, and the education/training received for the price you pay. As for location, UAB is located in Birmingham, AL in the northern part of the state. Overall, it is a decently sized city in close proximity to other cities (including Nashville and Atlanta) as well as the beaches in Alabama and Florida. There are mountains for hiking, lakes within a reasonable distance, breweries, and lots of cool restaurants to try.
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