Dentistry
Common Requirements for Dentistry – Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) / Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
The list below shows common basic requirements for most dentistry schools in the US. To make sure you are fulfilling the prerequisites for the schools you are interested in attending, please check their individual admissions websites. As a reminder, this list is not a substitute for meeting with the Academic Advisor in your College.
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| Course | Requirement | Fulfilled By* |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | 2 semesters lecture, 2 semesters lab | BIO 181 BIO 183 |
| General Chemistry | 2 semesters lecture, 2 semesters lab | CH 101/102 CH 201/202 |
| Organic Chemistry | 2 semesters lecture, 2 semesters lab | CH 221/222 CH 223/224 |
| Physics | 2 semesters lecture, 2 semesters lab | PY 211 PY 212 |
| English Writing | 2 semesters | ENG 101 Advanced ENG |
| Mathematics | 1 semester | ST 311 or 370 |
| Biochemistry | 1 semester | BCH 351 or 451 |
In addition to the above minimum requirements, applicants may consider:
- Anatomy and Physiology (BIO 240, BIO 245, BIO 242)*
- Principles of Genetics (GN 311)
- General Microbiology (MB 351/352)
- Introduction to Psychology (PSY 200)
- Principles of Sociology (SOC 202)
*UNC Adams School of Dentistry requires a Human Anatomy or Vertebrate Zoology course, BIO 240 or BIO 245 with lab BIO 242
Prerequisites for Dental Schools in NC