PRE-DENTAL MEDICINE
(DENT-AA)

PRIMARY ADVISER:   DENNIS POOLE (747- 3226)

PROGRAM GOAL:   This program is designed to prepare students for upper division studies leading to a bachelor's degree.  Most upper division programs designed to prepare students for dentistry are not in "pre-dentistry," but are in biology and related areas.  Colleges of dentistry do not require students to have undergraduate degrees in biology or other sciences, but do expect students to have an in-depth background in biological sciences, chemistry, physics, and other related areas in order to master the dental curriculum.  Students should gain admission to the college of arts and sciences to complete the bachelor's degree, and then seek admission to the college of dentistry.  Admission to dental school is highly competitive and requires an excellent GPA, both in general course work and in science courses, as well as high scores on the DAT (Dental Aptitude Test).  Students should become familiar with the requirements for the dental school of interest.  Among the state universities in Florida, the only dental school is at University of Florida.  

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES Cr. Hrs.
+*ENC 1101 English I 3
+*ENC 1102 English II 3
EUH 1000 or 1001 Western Civilization 3
PSY 2012 or SYG 2000 Psychology/Sociology 3
POS 2041 American National Government 3

For the following courses, students have several options to meet the needed requirement.  See page 38 for the potential courses.

Humanities I 3
+*Humanities II 3
+*Humanities III 3

 

MAJOR COURSES
+*MAC 1114 Trigonometry 3
+*MAC 2311 Calculus I 4

                                    (Meets math requirement for A.A.)
+*BSC 2010 Biology for Science Majors I 3

                                    (Meets biology requirement for A.A.)
BSC 2010L Biology for Science Majors I Lab 1
+*BSC 2011 Biology for Science Majors II 3
BSC 2011L Biology for Science Majors II Lab 1
+*CHM 1045 General Chemistry 3

                                    (Meets physical science requirement for A.A.)
CHM 1045L General Chemistry Lab 1
+*CHM 1046 Chemistry with Qualitative Analysis 3
CHM 1046L Chemistry with Qualitative Analysis Lab 2
+*CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry I 3
CHM 2210L Organic Chemistry I Lab 2
+*CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry II 4
CHM 2211L Organic Chemistry II Lab 1
ELECTIVES 2
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 60

+Prerequisites required.  See Course descriptions in catalog.
*Minimum grade of "C" required.

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