Michigan Dental School Prerequisites
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Prerequisite |
MSU Course Equivalent |
|---|---|
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Biochemistry |
BMB 401 |
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Chemistry with labs |
(CEM 141/161 & CEM 142/162) or (LB 171/171L & LB 172/172L) |
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General Biology with labs |
(BS 161/171 & BS 162/172) or LB 144 & LB 145) |
| English Composition | WRA & Tier II writing course or (LB 133 & LB 492) |
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Math/Statistics |
Math and statistics are not requirements for many dental schools. However, students are encouraged to complete MTH 114 (Trigonometry) or higher and a statistics course for the DAT. See your major advisor regarding departmental requirements. |
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Microbiology |
MGI 301 |
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Organic Chemistry with lab |
CEM 251, CEM 252 & CEM 255 |
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Physics |
(PHY 221 & PHY 222) or (LB 273 & LB 274) |
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GPA |
3.0 cumulative GPA required and 3.0 science GPA required |
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Recommended Courses |
Upper level biological sciences, statistics, behavioral sciences, communications, medical ethics and business courses. |
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Minimum Shadowing Hours: |
100 hours within a general practice setting |
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Website: |
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Prerequisite |
MSU Course Equivalent |
|---|---|
|
Biochemistry |
BMB 401 |
|
Chemistry with labs |
(CEM 141/CEM 161 & CEM 142/162) or (LB 171/171L & LB 172/172L) |
|
English Composition |
WRA & Tier II writing course or (LB 133 & LB 492) |
|
General Biology with labs |
(BS 161/BS 171 & BS 162/172) or LB 144 & LB 145) |
|
Math/Statistics |
Math and statistics are not requirements for many dental schools. However, students are encouraged to complete MTH 114 (Trigonometry) or higher and a statistics course for the DAT. See your major advisor regarding departmental requirements. |
|
Microbiology |
MGI 301 |
|
Organic Chemistry with lab |
CEM 251, CEM 252 & CEM 255 |
|
Physics with labs |
(PHY 221 & PHY 222) or (LB 273 & LB 274) or (PHY 183/PHY 191 & PHY 184/PHY 192) |
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Psychology |
PSY XXX (any level) |
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Sociology |
SOC 100 or ISS 210 or ISS 215 |
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Recommended Courses |
Upper level biological sciences, behavioral sciences, communications, business, art and philosophy courses |
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Minimum Shadowing Hours: |
100 hours (majority of hours should be within a general practice setting) |
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Website: |
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Students must consult with their pre-health advisor AND the appropriate dental schools on a regular basis for revisions to prerequisites and to ensure completion of all application requirements.
Contact individual schools if you have Advanced Placement (AP) credit for prerequisite requirements. Each professional school has their own policy on whether they accept credit from AP and community colleges. Students must contact the individual school themselves to determine the requirements for course planning.