Natural Science/Pre-dentistry, BS

IUP’s Pre-dentistry BS program is designed to help students gain admission to a program for Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). The curriculum is arranged to help students get the training and experience required for the Dental Admission Test (DAT) and required prerequisites for DMD or DDS programs.

Crimson Core: 41cr

As outlined in the Crimson Core Requirements with the following specifications:

Major: 40

Required Courses:

BIOL 150 - Human Anatomy Credits: 4
BIOL 201 - Principles of Ecology and Evolution Credits: 4
BIOL 202 - Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology Credits: 4
BIOL 203 - Principles of Genetics and Development Credits: 4
BIOL 240 - Human Physiology Credits: 4
BIOL 241 - Introductory Medical Microbiology Credits: 4
CHEM 231 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 332 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4
or
CHEM 351 - Biochemistry Credits: 3
PHYS 111 - Physics I Lecture Credits: 3
PHYS 121 - Physics I Lab Credits: 1
PHYS 112 - Physics II Lecture Credits: 3
PHYS 122 - Physics II Lab Credits: 1

Free Electives: 39

Total Degree Requirements: 120

(1) Student is to work with his/her advisor to select appropriate free electives for professional school. Ceramics and additional courses in biology are highly recommended.

Natural Science/Pre-dentistry, BS

Crimson Core: 41cr

Quantitative Reasoning & Data Analysis: 4cr

Scientific Reasoning: 4cr

Crimson Core Electives: 7cr

Major: 40

Required Courses:

Free Electives: 39

Total Degree Requirements: 120