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Predentistry (B.S.)

Your Pathway to Dental School

When you pursue a Bachelor of Science in Predentistry through the Premedical Programs at the University of Dayton, you gain a rigorous biomedical science foundation paired with clinical experience. This major combines a biomedical science-focused curriculum, a local or international medical experience and a self-designed plan of study to include a minor or other courses of interest that prepare you for entry into dental school. You'll also receive support from UD's Pre-Health Resource Center.

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100% of predentistry

majors graduate with clinical experience

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About the Predentistry (B.S.) Program

Why study predentistry at UD?

Clinical Experience

At UD, all predentistry students are guaranteed an approved clinical experience, providing them with hands-on learning opportunities.

Shadowing opportunities are available to our students at local dental clinics.

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The Pre-Health Resource Center supports students in discerning their passionate purpose and navigating the path to acceptance into health professional schools.

Neuroscience Co-Major

Customize your degree with a neuroscience co-major. Designed to be completed in four years alongside your primary major, this co-major pairs seamlessly with predentistry.

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How do I apply to the predentistry program?

At the University of Dayton, applying is free and test scores are optional. When you apply, you'll automatically be considered for a merit scholarship.

Learn about our admission process, then apply using UD's application or the Common App.

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What is the tuition cost and is financial aid available?

Rooted in our Catholic, Marianist traditions, the University of Dayton is dedicated to being transparent and ensuring student success. And with high graduation and success rates, UD is an excellent value.

To help you cover your costs, a variety of scholarships, grants, loans and part-time work study are available. The University also accepts transfer credits and credit by exam for undergraduates, giving you more flexibility to add a double major or minor or participate in a transformational experience like study abroad or co-op.

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Predentistry (B.S.) Degree Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Predentistry degree requires a total of at least 120 credit hours. This degree also includes requirements from our flexible undergraduate curriculum, known as the Common Academic Program (CAP).

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Sample Plan of Study

This is a sample plan of study for students starting at UD in the 2026-27 academic year. This is a recommended course sequence, but your schedule may vary depending on previously earned college credits, course availability, advisor recommendations and your personal goals and interests. Please contact the recruitment and admission team (prospective students) or your holistic advisor (current students) with questions.

Semester 1
  • ASI 150 – Introduction to the University Experience
    1
  • BIO 151 AND 151L – 151: Concepts of Biology I: Cellular & Molecular Biology; 151L: Concepts of Biology Laboratory I: Cellular & Molecular Biology
    4
  • CHM 123 AND 123L – 123: General Chemistry I; 123L: General Chemistry Laboratory
    4
  • MTH 148 – Introductory Calculus I
    3
  • HUM 101 – Chaminade Seminar: Reading and Responding to the Signs of the Times
    3
  • Total Credit Hours 15
Semester 2
  • BIO 152 AND 152L – 152: Concepts of Biology II: Evolution & Ecology; 152L: Concepts of Biology Laboratory II: Evolution & Ecology
    4
  • CHM 124 AND 124L – 124: General Chemistry II; 124L: General Chemistry II Laboratory
    4
  • MTH 207 – Introduction to Statistics
    3
  • HUM 102 – Marie Thérèse Seminar: Human Dignity and the Common Good
    3
  • PSY 101 OR SOC 101 – PSY 101: Introductory Psychology; SOC 101: Principles of Sociology
    3
  • Total Credit Hours 17
Semester 3
  • CHM 313 AND 313L – 313: Organic Chemistry; 313L: Organic Chemistry Laboratory
    4
  • PHY 201 AND 201L – 201: College Physics I; 201L: College Physics Laboratory I
    4
  • ENG 200 – Writing Seminar II
    3
  • MED 299 – Sophomore Seminar
    1
  • Social Science Elective
    3
  • Total Credit Hours 15
Semester 4
  • CHM 314 AND 314L – 314: Organic Chemistry; 314L: Organic Chemistry Laboratory
    4
  • PHY 202 AND 202L – 202: College Physics II; 202L: General Physics Laboratory
    4
  • CMM 100 – Principles of Oral Communication
    3
  • MED 230 OR 339 – 230: Community Pre-Dental Experience; 339: International Medical Experience
    1
  • Social Science Elective
    3
  • Total Credit Hours 15
Semester 5
  • CHM 420 and 420L – 420: Biochemistry; 420L: Biochemistry Lab for the Medical Sciences
    4
  • Biomedical Science Elective
    3
  • CAP Interdisciplinary Investigations
    3
  • ENG Elective (300-400 level)
    3
  • CAP Arts
    3
  • Total Credit Hours 16
Semester 6
  • MED 480 – Pre-Medicine Capstone
    1
  • CAP Elective
    3
  • Biomedical Science Electives
    6
  • Social Science Elective
    3
  • Total Credit Hours 13
Semester 7
  • Biomedical Science Elective with Lab
    4
  • CAP Faith Traditions
    3
  • CAP Advanced Historical Studies
    3
  • General Electives
    6
  • Total Credit Hours 16
Semester 8
  • Biomedical Science Elective with Lab
    4
  • CAP Advanced Philosophical Studies or Advanced Religious Studies
    3
  • CAP Diversity and Social Justice
    3
  • General Elective
    3
  • Total Credit Hours 13
* Choose from PHL 312, PHL 315, REL 365 or REL 367.
** Whichever has not been completed.

At the University of Dayton, our flexible undergraduate curriculum, known as the Common Academic Program (CAP), encourages you to integrate knowledge — and put it to use.

Wondering how college credits you've already earned (e.g., transfer credit, CCP, AP/IB/CLEP exams) will apply to your undergraduate degree? Use our online Transfer Credit Evaluation tool to find out.

Visit the Academic Catalog for official major requirements, prerequisite(s), course descriptions and more.

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Transfer and Exam Credits

Wondering how college credits you've already earned (e.g., transfer credit, CCP, AP/IB/CLEP exams) will apply to your undergraduate degree? Use our online Transfer Credit Evaluation tool to find out.

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Success After Graduation

Get more than your foot in the door — get ready for success. At our College of Arts and Sciences, you will have the opportunity to combine the classroom and business world together in a way that allows you to further sharpen your skills. It’s a key reason why employers love hiring our students — they can hit the ground running.

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Fast Fact

75% acceptance rate

to dental school over the past five years for predentistry majors

Beyond the Classroom: The UD Predentistry Experience

Pre-Health Resource Center

We are here to support students in discerning their passionate purpose and navigating the path to acceptance into health professional schools.

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Healthcare Symposium

Students, alumni, healthcare professionals and community members to come together for a day of dialogue and continuing education at this annual event.

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Stander Symposium

An annual campus-wide forum to showcase academic excellence and recognize student learning through faculty-mentored undergraduate research, scholarship and artistic accomplishment.

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Apply to Graduate School a Year Early

UD students who want to pursue physician assistant or physical therapy graduate programs can join the competitive Flyer Commitment Pathway for Health Professions to get a head start on graduate school.

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Success is a Journey

At the University of Dayton, you'll have a supportive community dedicated to fueling your success. Through guaranteed, real-world experience, you'll build the skills and confidence needed to be workforce ready.
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Let’s explore the possibilities. Now you know what we’re about: community, personal attention, hands-on learning, integrity and global thinking. Take the next step and connect with us today.

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