PreDentistry Curriculum
Pre-Dentistry is a track made up of pre-requisite courses you complete along with a major of your choice. This prepares you for admission into a Dentistry Doctoral program. Most Dentistry programs require a bachelor's degree of your choice before entry.
The American Dental Education Association has posted a Table of Required and Recommended courses at different Dental Schools.
View KU's prerequisite list of PreDentistry students.
Sequencing
- If you are a qualified Missouri or Kansas resident, apply for UMKC's Reserved Admission Program (RAP) immediately after completing your fourth full semester.
- It is best to take CHEM 130 and BIOL 150 is the same semester. At KU, students can only take BIOL 150 concurrently or after they have completed a semester of college Chemistry (CHEM 130).
- Students interested in PreDentistry at KU with the idea of graduating in 4 years - it is best to come calculus eligible so you can begin taking science coursework your first semester (Math ACT 26 or transfer College Algebra credit).
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2nd Fall |
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3rd Fall |
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4th Fall |
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Chemistry I |
Chemistry II |
Organic I |
Organic II |
Physics I |
Physics II |
Anatomy |
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Biology I |
Biology II |
Organic I Lab |
Organic II Lab |
Biochemistry |
Physiology |
Anatomy Lab |
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Genetics |
Cell Biology |
Physiology Lab |
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Apply for RAP* |
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Curriculum Facts:
- Course Repeat Policy is discouraged for strong applications
- Credit/NoCredit is not allowed within the PreDentistry track courses
- KU Core - recommended non-science courses include: ART 122, 131, 132, Spanish and Business courses
Who's my PreDentistry Advisor?
You will be considered a student in whatever major you choose with the addition of your "Pre-Dentistry" interest code.
If you are still exploring a major or are a Pre-Professional student your advising home will be the Undergraduate Advising Center, 785.864.2834 - EXPLORE.KU.EDU
If you have selected a major you will be advised within your major department. They can assist with your Pre-Dentistry requirements.
