Program Overview

Pre-Dentistry, Focus

The first steps toward a career in dentistry.

The pre-dentistry focus is an advising program to help students select courses and become well prepared for application to dental school.

Program Requirements

• Take the required pre-dental courses
• Complete your undergraduate degree
• Gain valuable experience
• Complete community service hours
• Seek out opportunities to shadow dentists

Coursework

• Chemistry
• Physics
• Biology
• Organic chemistry

Common Pre-Dentistry Majors

• Biology
• Medical sciences
• Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Microbiology
• Psychology
• Nutrition

Career Outcomes

• Dentist (DDS)

Degree Fit

This program is a good fit if you:

• Enjoy science and math
• Are a good problem solver
• Enjoy working with your hands
• Like to work with people and to help others
• Are interested in dental health

Location

• Moscow
• Available On-Campus

Additional Information

Completing these steps are prerequisites for applying to dental school for four additional years of specialized training.