Premedical Programs
Predentistry Major
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 our graduates for entry into dental school.
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75%
acceptance of UD students applying to dental school over the past 5 years.
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All
predentistry majors graduate with clinical experience.

Student Success
Multifaceted Education
Along with a biomedical science-focused curriculum, students are guaranteed an approved clinical experience and offered a variety of shadowing and research opportunities. In 2023, our grads earned an 100% acceptance rate to dental school.
High-Quality Education
All students are guaranteed an approved clinical experience, providing them with hands-on learning opportunities.
Learn MoreShadowing opportunities are available to our students at local dental clinics.
Learn MoreOur grads earned an 100% acceptance rate to Dental school in 2023.
See where they matriculatedSupport for predental students preparing for a career in healthcare:
- Targeted academic advising
- Career exploration
- Preparation for professional school application
- Clinical, research and community health experience
One-on-One Advising
A dedicated team of Premedical advisors are ready to help students create and navigate their personal journey toward health professional school.
Healthcare Symposium
All Premedicine and Predentistry majors participate in a capstone seminar that involves presenting a poster at our annual University of Dayton and Miami Valley Hospital Healthcare Symposium.