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Course Requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed at least 90 semester hours at a United States or Canadian accredited college or university. However, strong preference is given to applicants who have completed all requirements for a baccalaureate degree prior to entering the School of Dentistry. In addition, all applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

English 2 semesters / 3 quarters

Inorganic Chemistry 2 semesters / 3 quarters Must include laboratory

Organic Chemistry 2 semesters / 3 quarters Must include laboratory

Physics 2 semesters / 3 quarters Must include laboratory

Biology 2 semesters / 3 quarters Must include laboratory

Advanced Biology and/or Chemistry 2 semesters / 3 quarters Must be completed at senior college, but no laboratory is required

Mathematics 2 semesters / 3 quarters College algebra and trigonometry or higher level. Students who qualify by placement tests to enter
Calculus I directly can satisfy their mathematics requirement with a 3-hr. or 4-hr. Calculus I course;
the other required hours may be met by an approved elective math course.

Statistics 1 semester / 1 quarter General, business or scientific statistics. This is in addition to one year mathematics requirement.

While not required, these courses are highly recommended:
comparative anatomy, biochemistry, biostatistics, speech, humanities core courses, quantitative analysis, physical chemistry, embryology, histology, immunology, microbiology, bacteriology, cell biology, cell physiology, and psychology.

Unacceptable Courses

Correspondence courses, courses in physical training, military science, dog-matic religion, or courses in mathematics or science designed for non-science majors WILL NOT satisfy the 90 semester hours of coursework listed as required or recommended.

Approved Elective Courses

It is recommended that the student develop proficiency in a specific area while in undergraduate school and acquire a background in the humanities and social sciences, consulting with a predental adviser concerning specific courses. Professional course work, in general, is discouraged or unacceptable.

Recommended elective courses include:
Psychology, sociology, philosophy, history, computer science, economics, literature, and advanced English, foreign language, fine arts, business, accounting, and selected advanced courses in mathematics, chemistry, physics, and biology.

This page last modified on October 27, 2008