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Pre-Dental

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Mode of study:
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Prepare for dental school with the Pre-Dental Track at Mount Saint Â鶹¹û¶³'s University

The Pre-Dental track at Mount Saint Â鶹¹û¶³’s University prepares you for admission to competitive dental programs while building a strong academic foundation in the sciences. Open to students of any major, this track ensures you complete the prerequisite coursework dental schools expect, while receiving personalized advising every step of the way.

Most students pursuing Pre-Dental ultimately declare a STEM major such as Biology, Biochemistry or Chemistry, allowing them to deepen their scientific knowledge while staying aligned with dental school requirements.

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Personalized advising and purposeful planning

Shape your future

From your first semester, you’ll work closely with Pre-Professional Health Advisors in the Biology and Physical Sciences/Mathematics departments. Together, you’ll map out a clear path that aligns your major, coursework and experiences with dental school expectations. Because every dental program has slightly different requirements, your advisor will help you tailor your academic plan to match the schools you’re most interested in.

Your path to dental school starts here

Dental schools accept students from a wide range of academic backgrounds, but they consistently require a strong core in the sciences. Through the Pre-Dental track, you’ll complete key coursework in:

  • Biology
  • General and organic chemistry
  • Physics
  • Calculus
  • English

You may also choose to strengthen your application with advanced coursework in areas like biochemistry, psychology or ethics. Admission to dental school is competitive, and successful applicants typically demonstrate strong academic performance along with meaningful extracurricular involvement. At the Mount, you’ll gain the academic preparation, advising support and real-world experiences needed to take the next step with confidence.

Prepare for the DAT and beyond

A strong academic record is just one part of a successful dental school application. The Pre-Dental track also prepares you for the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT), which assesses knowledge and skills closely tied to your coursework. You’ll also be encouraged to build a competitive application through undergraduate research, volunteer and service experiences, and leadership opportunities.

Pre-Dental at Â鶹¹û¶³ can be pursued through multiple majors

So long as you complete the science pre-requisites for dental school admission, you can pursue the Pre-Dental path through any major at Mount Saint Â鶹¹û¶³'s University. Here are some of the most popular Pre-Med track majors:

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    Biology

    A natural fit for pre-dental students, Biology builds a strong foundation in human systems, physiology and lab skills essential for dental school success.

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    Biochemistry

    Biochemistry bridges biology and chemistry, helping you understand the molecular processes behind oral health and disease—key knowledge for future dentists.

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    Chemistry

    Chemistry develops the analytical thinking and deep understanding of chemical processes that underpin everything from dental materials to pharmacology to oral biology.