Dentistry Requirements
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
- The University of Tennessee College of Dentistry admits one class per year beginning in August. The program is four years in length and leads to the Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree.
- There is no particular major required for admission to dental school although a strong background in science is highly recommended.
- All prerequisites listed below for the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry must be taken in a traditional classroom setting. Online coursework will not be accepted.
- Completion of a baccalaureate degree and the DAT (Dental Admissions Test) is required for admission
- Additional Resources
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American Dental Education Association
www.adea.org -
American Dental Association Career Information
www.ada.org/education.aspx -
Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (Check to see which schools participate)
https://portal.aadsasweb.org/
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Courses | U of M Course | # of hours required by University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
General Biology | BIOL 1110/1111 BIOL 1120/1121 |
8 |
General Chemistry | CHEM 1110/1111 CHEM 1120/1121 |
8 |
Organic Chemistry | CHEM 3310/3301 CHEM 3511/3501 |
8 |
Biochemistry | CHEM 4511 | 3 |
General Physics | PHYS 2010/2011 PHYS 2020/2021 |
8 |
Select one: Microbiology Comparative Anatomy Histology |
BIOL 3500/3505 BIOL 3620 BIOL 4380 |
4 |
English Composition | ENGL 1010 ENGL 1020 |
6 |
Upper Division Biology | See Advisor for Options | Recommended |