REQUIRED AND RECOMMENDED COURSEWORK
Most Dental Schools require the following courses as part of the undergraduate preparation.
| Required |
| Concepts in Biology BI 111/113, BI 112/114 |
| Anatomy & Physiology BI 131, 132 |
|
General Chemistry |
| Organic Chemistry CH 221/223, CH 222/224 |
| Biochemistry: CH 341, 343 |
| Math/Calculus/Stats: 1 semester MA 140 1 semester MA 131 |
| Physics PY 111/113, PY 112/114 |
| Humanities |
| English Composition FY 125 and ENCC 102 |
| Psychology PS 101 |
| Some Schools Require |
| Microbiology: BI 230 |
| Calculus: MA 151 |
| Anatomy and Physiology: BI 131/133, BI 132/134 or Vertebrate and Systems Physiology: BI 245 and BI 312 |
| Recommended |
| Cell Biology: BI 311 |
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AND INTERNSHIPS
Undergraduate research in the sciences is strongly recommended. Internships or experiences with dental offices or clinics are strongly encouraged. Often a letter of recommendation from a dentist is needed for your application to dental school.
NB: Students should always check individual dental schools for individual course requirements. Individual schools have specific undergraduate curriculum requirements.The list above is a generic list.