PRE-DENTISTRY
1. Common Prerequisite Coursework
Preprofessional coursework does not constitute a major. You may select a major from within any college at UW. You will need to complete university studies and degree requirements in addition to your preprofessional coursework.
MATH
After completing the equivalent of MATH 1400 (College Algebra), students are able to begin their basic science sequence. Students should plan to take math every semester until they have completed MATH 2200 and STAT 2050 or STAT 2070. Some majors may require additional math courses.
Common Prerequisites Years 1-3
MATH
LIFE
CHEM
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1010
1020
MATH ????
MICR 2021(preferred) or LIFE 2022
CHEM 1030
Variable
General Biology
General Chemistry I
Variable
General Microbiology
Animal Biology
General Chemistry II
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
Semester 2
PSYC 1000
ZOO 2040 & 2041
CHEM 2420
ZOO 3115
CHEM 2440
PHYS 1110
MOLB 3610
PHYS 1120
Additional Science
General Psychology
Human Anatomy & lab
Organic Chemistry I
Human Systems Physiology
Organic Chemistry II
General Physics I
Principles of Biochemistry
General Physics II
Various
Semester 3
Semester 3
Semester 3
Semester 4
Semester 4
Semester 5
Semester 6
2. Get involved!
Community service, health care experiences, and leadership activities are essential. You need lots of experience working with people for people.
3. Observe Dentists. A few schools have a formal requirement, but all of them want you to develop an experienced based understanding of the profession.
4. Develop a strong academic record. Keep in mind that no one ever gets admitted with the minimum grades and scores. Competition assures that only the most highly qualified students are admitted. Most admitted students have GPAs over 3.5; some programs have considerably higher expectations and standards. Check your schools carefully.
5. Develop relationships with dentists, faculty, and work/volunteer supervisors. Not only can they open doors to new opportunities and present amazing opportunities, but you’ll
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need letters of evaluation from them. These letters need to be from faculty and supervisors who know you well.
6. Read and be informed. Know what’s going on in healthcare and in the world.
Students should carefully research the professional school requirements, as some schools require additional coursework and experience. Information is available in the
Preprofessional Health Advising Office, Health Sciences 110 & 112, (307) 766-6704 & (307) 766-
3499 or online at www.uwyo.edu/preprof .
Additional Resources
UW Preprofessional Health Advising Office (UPHAO): www.uwyo.edu/preprof/
For ideas on how to get involved please see: http://www.uwyo.edu/preprof/events%20and%20opportunities/
Preprofessional Health Advising Home Page  Events and Opportunities
Help for Wyoming residents
WYDENT/WICHE Information and residency certification applications: www.uwyo.edu/hs/wiche-wwami-wydent-program/index.html
WICHE (Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education) www.wiche.edu/psep
Wyoming Rural Payback Program: www.health.wyo.gov/rfhd/rural/loan.html
Dentistry Resources
ADA (American Dental Association www.ada.org
ADEA (American Dental Education Association) www.adea.org
o Application service (AADSAS) www.adea.org/dental_education_pathways/aadsas/Pages/default.aspx
Contact us: Lisa Shipley (last names A-G) - lshipley@uwyo.edu or 307-766-6704
Craig Vaske (last names H-Z) – cvaske@uwyo.edu or 307-766-3499
Course Catalog Link: http://www.uwyo.edu/registrar/university_catalog/crsdept.html
Individual Course Catalog Links:
MOLB http://www.uwyo.edu/registrar/university_catalog/molb.html
CHEM http://www.uwyo.edu/registrar/university_catalog/chem.html
LIFE http://www.uwyo.edu/registrar/university_catalog/life.html
MICR http://www.uwyo.edu/registrar/university_catalog/micr.html
PHYS http://www.uwyo.edu/registrar/university_catalog/phys.html
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STAT http://www.uwyo.edu/registrar/university_catalog/stat.html
MATH http://www.uwyo.edu/registrar/university_catalog/math.html
ZOO http://www.uwyo.edu/registrar/university_catalog/zoo_.html
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