Applying
Requirements for admission to the ACT Program in Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction are the following:
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Degree from a dental school accredited by the local government jurisdiction
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English language proficiency
Application Process
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Official dental education transcripts and an official ECE Course-by-Course Report
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3 confidential reports from people with knowledge of the applicant’s skills and potential
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Proof of English language proficiency for people with English as a second language (official TOEFL or IELTS score required)
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One-time, non-refundable application fee of $150.00** (the application fee must be paid in US dollars in the form of a check drawn from a US-affiliated bank, cashier's check, or money order made payable to UC Regents.)
All application materials must be sent directly to:
Office of Student Affairs
Incomplete files will not be considered.
Photocopies of official transcripts and TOEFL/IELTS scores will not be accepted.
Deadline
Deadlines vary depending on the initial quarter of enrollment.
| Initial Quarter of Enrollment | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Summer (July – September) | March 15 |
| Fall (late September – December) | June 1 |
| Winter (January – March) | September 15 |
| Spring (April – June) | December 15 |
Interviews & Selection Process
Selected candidates will be invited to interview. If you have been selected, you will be notified by phone, email, and/or letter.
Timing of Interviews: Within a week of reception and review of the application
Approximate Number of Candidates Selected for Interviews: 4
The admissions committee considers the following criteria in its decisions:
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Academic achievement
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Interest in orofacial pain
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Research experience
Accepted candidates are notified by email or letter. Decisions will be available within two weeks of reception and review of the application. A letter of acceptance signed by the Program Director and Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Personnel will be issued upon acceptance.