College of Dental Medicine—Predoctoral Program 471 Predoctoral Program Admissions Requirements NSU’s College of Dental Medicine selects students based on preprofessional academic performance, Dental College Admission Test (DAT) scores, personal interview, written application, and letters of evaluation. 1. Prior to matriculation, applicants must have completed a minimum of 90 semester hours of coursework at a regionally accredited college or university. Not more than 60 semester hours from community or junior college will be applied to the 90-semester hour minimum. 2. Students should have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale. In addition, students should have a science grade point average of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Students must have earned a grade of 2.0 or better in each of the following required courses: • Biology with lab (8 semester hours) • C hemistry with lab (8 semester hours) • Organic chemistry with lab (8 semester hours) • Physics with lab (8 semester hours) • Biochemistry (3 semester hours) • Microbiology (3 semester hours) • English (6 semester hours) motor skills include, but are not limited to, calibration and use of equipment, grasping and manipulation of small objects/ instruments, and using a computer keyboard. Strength and Mobility Candidates and students must have sufficient mobility to attend emergency needs and to perform such maneuvers as CPR, when required. They must have the physical ability to move sufficiently from room to room and to maneuver in limited spaces. Dental medicine students must be able to maintain strength, posture, balance, and reach and manipulate equipment to varying positions to control the operating environment. Students must have the physical abilities sufficient for movement in a dental clinic setting, sitting or standing, and maintaining balance for long periods; twisting and bending; moving quickly in response to possible emergencies; pushing, pulling, lifting, or supporting a dependent patient; squeezing with hands and fingers; and repetitive movements. Hearing Candidates and students must have sufficient auditory ability to monitor and assess health needs. They must be able to hear information given by the patient in answer to inquiries; cries for help; and features in an examination, such as the auscultatory sounds; as well as be able to monitor equipment. Suggested Additional Preparation Courses should be selected to give students as broad and liberal an education as possible. However, applicants are encouraged to take these specific upper division courses in advanced sciences: anatomy, physiology, cell biology, molecular biology, histology, genetics, and immunology. Upon review of a student’s individual record, the Committee on Admissions may require additional coursework and testing as a condition of acceptance. The dean may evaluate an applicant’s qualifications and modify requirements in unusual circumstances. Inquiries should be directed to • N ova Southeastern University Health Professions Division Dental Admissions 3300 S. University Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328-2004 (954) 262-1101 • 877-640-0218 Transfer of Credit Policy Circumstances may warrant that a student enrolled in one dental school seeks to transfer to another institution. Credits may only be transferred from a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The Office of the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs will evaluate a prospective transfer student’s coursework, which must be comparable to that of Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine (NSU-CDM).
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