Prerequisites and Requirements for Admission
**PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND NOTE THE NEW ADDITIONAL PREREQUISITE COURSES BELOW. THE NEW PREREQUISITE COURSES WILL BE REQUIRED OF ALL STUDENTS APPLYING TO ENTER FALL 2008 AND BEYOND.
Course Requirements
The minimum requirement for admission is 90 semester hours of academic work that has been pursued at an accredited 4-year college or university. The predental education must include the following specific prerequisites, both in time and in subject. Grades of C- and lower will not be accepted to fulfill any part of the required 50 semester hours of prerequisite courses. Applicants should have the majority of prerequisites completed at the time of application. The more prerequisite courses that are successfully completed at the time of application, the better.
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Prerequisite Courses |
Semester Hours |
Quarter Hours |
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English Composition *Literature is OK for up to 3 semester hours *English as a second language (ESL) courses not accepted |
6 |
9 |
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Inorganic Chemistry with Laboratory |
8 |
12 |
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Organic Chemistry with Laboratory |
8 |
12 |
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Biological Science with Laboratory *Maximum of 4 hours in general biology |
8 |
12 |
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Physics with Laboratory |
8 |
12 |
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NEW |
3 |
5 |
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NEW |
3 |
5 |
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NEW |
3 |
5 |
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NEW |
3 |
5 |
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Other recommended courses: Physiology, histology, anatomy, social sciences, communication, business, fine arts, philosophy, and psychology. |
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Letters of Recommendation
A minimum of three letters of recommendation are required:
Two letters of recommendation from science professors (i.e. an instructor with whom you've worked closely and can write about your academic qualities)AND
- Letter of recommendation from a non-science professor OR a dentist OR an employer
- An evaluation from a professional committee is also acceptable in lieu of all three letters of recommendation
OR
Dental Admissions Test (DAT)
Each applicant must provide the Admissions Committee with an official score report for the DAT. To register for the DAT or to obtain preparation materials, visit their website: http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/testing/dat/index.asp.
Other contact information:
Dental Admissions Testing Program
211 East Chicago Avenue
Suite 1846
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 440-2689
Points to consider:
- The DAT should be taken close to the time you are actually applying. Scores are valid for five years, and you may only take the test three times.
- Applicants without test scores will not be considered for an interview.
- If you are unhappy with your results, you must wait 90 days before retaking the test.
- We are unable to delay any application should an applicant decide to retake the DAT unless it is by our request.