Course Requirements
Applicants are required to complete the following coursework with a C or better by June of the intended entering year. Grades of C- or lower and courses taken pass/fail or credit/no credit will not be accepted. Applicants may apply while in the process of completing prerequisite coursework.
Completing the prerequisite courses at an accredited four-year college or university is strongly encouraged. Community college coursework is accepted but not recommended for the prerequisites. Online coursework from accredited institutions is accepted, but in-person coursework is strongly encouraged.
| Prerequisite Subject | Semester Hours | Quarter Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry (lab not required) One course. The appropriate course will have the organic chemistry sequence as a prerequisite. Lab is not required. | 3 | 5 |
| English Two composition courses are preferred; or one composition course, and one additional course in either literature, humanities, or public speaking that is writing intensive. | 6 | 9 |
| Biology (labs required) Complete basic course series with labs. | 8 | 12 |
| General Chemistry (labs required) Complete basic course series with labs. | 8 | 12 |
| Organic Chemistry (labs required) Complete basic course series with labs. | 8 | 12 |
| Physics (labs required) Complete basic course series with labs. | 8 | 12 |
| Subject | Semester Hours | Quarter Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Microbiology (lab not required) Is strongly recommended and will become a required prerequisite with the 2027-2028 admissions cycle. | 3 | 5 |
Other recommended courses include anatomy, physiology, genetics, histology, public speaking, and art.
The minimum requirement for admission is 90 semester hours (or approximately 135 quarter hours) of academic coursework by June of the year you plan to enroll. A minimum of 30 of the 90 semester hours must be completed at a four-year college or university. Most applicants will complete a bachelor's degree before matriculation to dental school.
Please note: Advanced Placement (AP) or College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) may satisfy course requirements if listed on a college transcript.