About Pre-dentistry in University of North Alabama

You can certainly get well-prepared for dental school at UNA.  You should be aware that admission to US dental schools is highly competitive. Interested students should contact the Pre-Health advisor or individual dental schools' websites (do NOT call the schools) for specific prerequisite information. Required courses generally include:

• 8 hours Biology with lab
• 8 hours Physics with lab
• 6 hours English
• 8 hours General Chemistry with lab
• 8 hours Organic Chemistry with lab

Majoring in science is not necessary, but completion of predental science requirements is necessary. A college undergraduate degree is recommended in preparation for dental school. Most dental students have earned their undergraduate degrees prior to matriculation to dental school.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Applicants must have passed high school

English language requirements 

• IELTS : 5.5
• TOEFL IBT: 61
• PTE : 46

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