Pre-Dentistry

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Biology Department

220 Pasteur Hall (507.457.5272)
Dr. Mark Garbrecht, Advisor

Chemistry Department

350 Pasteur Hall (507.457.2476)
Dr. Thomas Nalli, Advisor

342 Pasteur Hall (507.457.5294)
Dr. Sara Hein, Advisor

Program Information

This program has been planned especially for students expecting to enter the School of Dentistry at the University of Minnesota. However, this program also meets the needs of at least 90 percent of U.S. dental schools. Most entering dental students have a bachelor’s degree. Students planning to enter dental schools other than the University of Minnesota should consult the catalog of their chosen schools. A complete list of all dental schools in the United States as well as links to the specific programs can be found on the American Dental Association website. All pre-dentistry students are encouraged to consult with the advisor to help plan their program. In the Biology Department, most pre-dentistry students follow either the Allied Health option or the Cell and Molecular option. In the Chemistry Department, most pre-dentistry students choose the ACS Biochemistry option.

Students must take the Dental Admission Test no later than October of the academic year prior to the planned entrance date into the dental school of choice.

Recommended Courses

CMST 191 - Introduction to Public Speaking (3 S.H.)
BIOL 241 - Basics of Life (4 S.H.)
BIOL 242 - Organismal Diversity (4 S.H.)
CHEM 212 - Principles of Chemistry I (4 S.H.)
CHEM 213 - Principles of Chemistry II (4 S.H.)
CHEM 350 - Principles of Organic Chemistry I (4 S.H.)
CHEM 351 - Principles of Organic Chemistry II (5 S.H.)
CHEM 405 - Biochemistry I (3 S.H.)
△ CHEM 406 - Biochemistry I Laboratory (1 S.H.)
CHEM 407 - Biochemistry II (3 S.H.)
PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science (3 S.H.)

English

ENG 111 - College Reading and Writing (4 S.H.)

Upper-Division English Intensive Courses (3-6 S.H.)

Choose one:

ENG 210 - Advanced Expository Writing (3 S.H.)
ENG 222 - Introduction to Creative Writing (3 S.H.)

Note

The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry requires 8 S.H. of English with an emphasis on the intensive writing component.

Electives

Electives should be chosen to give students a broad liberal arts education within the limits of time available. Electives from the following areas are suggested: sculpturing, cell biology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, histology, accounting, computer science, and business.

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

✪ = Civic Engagement and Service Learning