Prerequisites for DDS Program
All applicants must complete the following prerequisite courses at an accredited college or university with a grade of "C" or higher no later than June 30 of the year the applicant seeks admission.
Grades of "C-" or lower and courses taken pass/fail or credit/no credit will not be considered as meeting the prerequisite requirement.
| courses | hours |
|---|---|
| Physics: 1/4 lab work | 8 |
| General Chemistry: 1/4 lab work | 8 |
| Organic Chemistry: 1/4 lab work | 8 |
| Biochemistry: One course that covers basic concepts in modern biochemistry and molecular biology | 3 |
| Biology: 1/4 lab work. One-year course in general biology or zoology. | 8 |
| English: Composition, rhetoric, speech courses required for bachelor's degree | 6 |
In-person labs are preferred.
We accept community college coursework.
We accept online coursework from accredited colleges and universities.
AP/CLEP coursework may satisfy course requirements if listed on a college transcript.
Implications of COVID-19 on Grades:
- The College of Dentistry expects that prerequisite courses are taken for a grade.
- If you attended an institution that mandated coursework change to Pass/Fail during the spring or summer 2021 sessions due to COVID-19, the College of Dentistry expects your institution to annotate this mandate on your transcripts.