Pre-Dentistry, A.A.

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This program provides the foundation coursework in biology, chemistry and math for students who plan to apply to dental school. Admission to dental school is very competitive. These courses also help prepare students to take the Dental Admission Test (DAT), which is required as part of the admissions screening program.

Suggested Curriculum

I. General Education Core (41)

Area A: Communication (9 credits)

ENG 101 Composition I 3 hrs transfer credit - with a grade of C or better
ENG 102 Composition II 3 hrs transfer credit - with a grade of C or better
COMM 101 Principles of Communication 3 hrs transfer credit

Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (9 credits)

Select three courses from the list for Area B with at least one course from humanities and one course from fine arts.

Area C: Mathematics (5 credits)

Select one math course from the list for Area C . Select the appropriate math course for the baccalaureate major you plan to pursue.

Area D: Physical and Life Sciences (9 credits)

BIOL 112 Organismal Biology 4 hrs transfer credit
CHEM 110 General Chemistry I 5 hrs transfer credit

Area E: Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 credits)

Select three courses in at least two different disciplines from the list for Area E .

II. Area of Concentration/Major Field (21)

BIOL 111 Cellular and Molecular Biology 4 hrs transfer credit
CHEM 130 General Chemistry II 5 hrs transfer credit
CHEM 203 Organic Chemistry I 5 hrs transfer credit
PHYSI 120 College Physics I 4 hrs transfer credit
PHYSI 130 College Physics II 4 hrs transfer credit

III. Electives (0)

Select courses from the bachelor’s degree major you plan to pursue or the courses listed below, which are less commonly required pre-Dentistry courses. Check with the university you plan to attend.

BIOL 211 Microbiology 4 hrs transfer credit
BIOL 221 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 hrs transfer credit
BIOL 222 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 hrs transfer credit
CHEM 204 Organic Chemistry II 5 hrs transfer credit
MATH 153 Probability and Statistics 4 hrs transfer credit

Required A.A. Degree Program Total: 62 credits

Each college and university has its own major requirements and transfer policies. Consult the schools you are considering and a PSC advisor to discuss courses and their transferability.