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 semesters / 1 quarters | 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.