Curriculum
Most pre-dentistry students major in biology or biochemistry.
Prerequisite courses:
(must be taken before DAT)
- Biology 101, 201
- Chemistry 125, 250, 251, 255
- Chemistry 201, 202, 203, 205 (all taken for 1 credit)
- Physics 105, 106
- Math 124
- Biology 307, 317
- Psychology 111
- 300-level English course
- Art 119 (recommended)
Sample academic 4-year plans:
Health-related courses
The courses listed here are not prerequisites for any of our pre-professional programs – but they all can serve to expand your understanding of health and health care.

Contact your pre-dental advisor
Have a conversation about your questions, hopes, plans and objectives. We can help you start mapping a course to get you there.
David Mitchell
Professor, Biology Department
Email:
Office and Phone:
SJU New Science Center, Room 214
320-363-3268