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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.

  • 100%

    acceptance of UD students applying to dental school in 2023.

  • 75%

    acceptance of UD students applying to dental school over the past 5 years.

  • All

    predentistry majors graduate with clinical experience.

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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.

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

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Our grads earned an 100% acceptance rate to Dental school in 2023.

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Student Support
Pre-Health Resource Center

Support 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 
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Featured Programs and Initiatives

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.