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Predentistry

Bachelor of Science

Our predentistry 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.

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100% of predentistry

majors graduate with clinical experience

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Program Overview

Degree Information and Sample Plan

Visit the Catalog to view additional details about predentistry, including degree requirements, course descriptions and a sample plan of study.

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Why Study Predentistry at UD?

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.

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

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Tuition and Financial Aid

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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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

Design Your Academic Path

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

All Premedicine and Predentistry majors participate in a capstone seminar that involves presenting a poster at this annual symposium.

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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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Ready to Study Predentistry?

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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