Vcu dental program requirements

The diplomas for this dual degree program may be awarded simultaneously. Student learning outcomes See each degree program page for learning outcomes. Other information School of Dentistry program policies The School of Dentistry provides policies applicable to all programs administratively housed in the school.

Admission requirements The following requirements represent the minimum acceptable standards for admission to the dual degree: A minimum GPA of 3. Curriculum requirements for the D. Plan of study Students will complete the first two years preclinical years of dental school during which time they will select their Ph. Print Options. Send Page to Printer. Download Page PDF. DEBS DENS ENDO GENP IPEC ORPT ORSG ORTH PEDD PERI PROS Following a review of admissions credentials, eligible and competitive applicants will require an interview with the admissions committee.

Applicants are notified of committee decisions at the earliest possible date. Current VCU students who wish to change their major to the pre-health major in dental hygiene must meet the following criteria to be considered for the major:. Students who do not meet these requirements may see a pre-health adviser, but they will not be assigned to a pre-health adviser in Navigate. Students interested in pursuing the B.

In order to remain in the pre-dental hygiene program, students must meet the following criteria. Details of special requirements for admission to the dental hygiene program can be found on the degree requirements tab of the dental hygiene program page of this Bulletin. Transfer students who are admitted to the pre-health major in dental hygiene must apply to the B. Transfer students must adhere to the same guidelines outlined above re: declaring secondary majors, developing action plans, etc.

Students may appeal the removal from the pre-health major in dental hygiene via the associate director of pre-health advising in University Academic Advising. Students must initiate the appeal with their assigned academic adviser in UAA. The associate director may, at his or her discretion, extend the time period needed to meet the requirements, generally by only one semester.

A student who wishes to appeal must submit his or her appeal at least one week prior to the start of the next semester in which they register for classes. Attempted hours include credit hours from courses in which a W, an F or any other grade has been assigned.

The math pre- or corequisite is MATH precalculus. The minimum number of credit hours required for admission to dental hygiene program is The three-credit lecture component satisfies general education AOI for scientific and logical reasoning. VCU Bulletin Edition. Search Bulletin Search.

Bulletin Navigation. MATH is highly recommended and is a prerequisite for other dental school course requirements. Dental schools across the U. The list below shows courses required by various schools beyond the courses listed above for the VCU School of Dentistry.

Students should discuss career plans with their pre-professional health adviser for additional guidance. Students should also consult with their pre-professional health advisers to discuss an individual plan of study in parallel with their academic majors. VCU Bulletin Edition.

Search Bulletin Search. Bulletin Navigation. Important general information Students interested in the pre-dental advising track must complete a minimum of 90 credit hours including the listed prerequisite courses and be on track to receive a baccalaureate degree to be considered for admission to dental school.

Science and non-science courses required for the VCU School of Dentistry General biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry and physics are required science prerequisites for admission to dental school. Print Options. Send Page to Printer. Download Page PDF.