Pre-Dental - Cumberland University

Pre-Dental from Cumberland University is a Campus Bachelor Dentistry degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Admission requirements for dental school vary, so students should consult the dental school websites to determine the exact requirements for entrance into the desired school. The prerequisites for the University of Tennessee (UT) dental school include one year of biology (BIO 111, 112), one year of physics (PHY 201, 202), two years of chemistry (CHEM 111, 112, 311, 312), one year of mathematics (including one semester of calculus), one year of English (ENG 101, 102), one semester of biochemistry (BIO/CHEM 400) and one semester of microbiology (BIO 303). Even though these requirements can be completed in less than four years, it is rare for students to be accepted prior to the completion of an undergraduate degree . The four major factors influencing admission are academic performance, recommendations, Dental Admissions Test (DAT) scores and interview performance. Students considered for admission should have a 3.0 GPA or higher. In addition, extracurricular activities and volunteering or working in dental offices is highly recommended. The DAT must be taken and application made to dental school about one year prior to expected entrance. A score of 15-19 is needed on the DAT for acceptance into most schools. Application to dental school can be made directly to the school or through the American Association of Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS). Further information may be obtained from the health professions advisor. Admission to dental school is very competitive. Satisfactory completion of all pre-dental requirements does not guarantee admission to dental school. View more details on Cumberland University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Dentistry courses.