牙科
Want to become a Dentist (D.D.S. 或维.M.D.)? Most students choose to major in 生物学 or 化学 from UNC before going to dental school, but you can choose any 本科专业.
Choosing a major outside of the sciences might extend the time it takes you to earn your degree as you'll also need to complete the graduation requirements for that major.
建议课程
Two semesters of each are usually required for most dental schools:
- General 生物学 with lab
- Introductory 化学 with lab
- Organic 化学 with lab
- 物理与实验室
Other recommended courses
Other schools may require additional courses, such as:
- Micro生物学, lab not required
- General bio化学, lab not required
- 英语作文
- 解剖学
- 生理学
- 统计数据
时间轴
During your time here, you should do your best to stick to this timeline. 它将 help make sure you're ready for dental school.
How to apply to dental school
Start by completing the AADSAS应用程序. This will then be sent to the dental schools of your choice.
Start by completing the American Association Dental School Application Service (AADSAS) 应用程序. This will then be sent to the dental schools of your choice.
We've outlined the general process below, but you can also learn more about the AADSAS admissions process.
- You will need to complete and submit your 应用程序 and official transcripts. 每一个 应用程序 includes a space for your personal essay, coursework history, list of 活动, DAT score and the names of your recommenders.
- Once schools receive you 应用程序, you may receive secondary 应用程序s. 这些 require more information and ask a series of short answer/essay questions. 一旦完成 送到各个学校.
- After reviewing your 应用程序 and letters of recommendation, dental schools may then invite you for interviews.
- From here, you will either be accepted, denied or placed on a waitlist for each school. The next choice is all yours!
General information about applicants
Students accepted to dental school typically have an overall GPA 3.55、科学 GPA 3.46 and an DAT score of 20.3.
