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Pre-Dentistry

Overview

The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma has pre-dental advisors who receive information concerning the entrance requirements of the dental colleges and who will help students plan their program for each term they are in college, regardless of what major they may choose. The pre-dental student should secure approval of the pre-dental advisor each time the student enrolls. Although the various dental colleges do not have uniform entrance requirements, there is a great deal of similarity among them. The pre-dental students can start their program before selecting a dental college but should investigate options to insure proper preparation. Pre-professional programs do not result in a bachelor’s degree and are not eligible for federal student aid. Students interested in pre-professional programs may want to declare a major that aligns with the coursework that will prepare them for their professional program.

Suggested Courses

Minimum coursework should include

IDS 1113Introduction to College Writing

3
IDS 1213Writing About Literature

3
BIOL 1203Principles of Biology

3
BIOL 1201Principles of Biology Lab

1
BIOL 1303Survey of Organisms

3
BIOL 1301Survey of Organisms Lab

1
CHEM 1113General Chemistry I

3
CHEM 1111General Chemistry I Lab

1
CHEM 1123General Chemistry II

3
CHEM 1121General Chemistry II Lab

1
CHEM 3303Organic Chemistry I

3
CHEM 3221Organic Chemistry I Lab

1
CHEM 3313Organic Chemistry II

3
CHEM 3311Organic Chemistry II Lab

1
CHEM 3323Biochemistry

3
CHEM 3321Biochemistry Lab

1
PHYS 2113General Physics I

3
PHYS 1301General Physics I Lab

1
PHYS 2123General Physics II

3
PHYS 1401General Physics II Lab

1
PSYC 1643Elementary Psychology

3

Note: PHYS-2214 may be substituted for PHYS-2113 and PHYS-2224 may be substituted for PHYS-2123.

Biology Electives with Lab (choose 4 hours)