Michigan Dental School Prerequisites
The information below lists MSU course equivalencies for the two Michigan dental schools. Students must consult with their pre-health advisor AND the appropriate dental schools on a regular basis for revisions to prerequisites and to ensure completion of all application requirements.
Contact individual schools if you have Advanced Placement (AP) credit for prerequisite requirements.
Each professional school has their own policy on whether or not they accept credit from AP and community colleges. Students must contact the individual schools themselves in order to determine the requirements for course planning.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
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Prerequisite |
MSU Course Equivalent |
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Biochemistry |
BMB 401 |
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Chemistry |
CEM 141 & 161 (LB 171/171L) CEM 142 & 162 (LB 172/172L |
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General Biology |
BS 161 & 171 (LB 144) BS 162 & 172 (LB 145) |
| English Composition | WRA & Tier II writing course (LB 133 & LB 492) |
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Math/Statistics |
Math and statistics are not requirements for many dental schools. However, students are encouraged to complete MTH 114 (Trigonometry) or higher and a statistics course for the DAT. See your major advisor regarding departmental requirements. |
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Microbiology |
MMG 301 (MMG 302 or 464 highly recommended) |
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Organic Chemistry |
CEM 251 & 252 & 255 |
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Physics |
PHY 231 & 251 (LB 273) PHY 232 & 252 (LB 274) OR PHY 241 & 251 PHY 242 & 252 |
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Recommended Courses |
Upper level biological sciences, statistics, behavioral sciences, communications, medical ethics and business courses. |
Minimum Shadowing Hours: 60 hours within a general practice setting
Competitive GPA: 3.6 Science, 3.64 Cumulative
Competitive DAT: 20 Academic Average, 20 Perceptual Ability, 20 Total Science
Website: UDM School of Dentistry Admissions
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
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Prerequisite |
MSU Course Equivalent |
|
Biochemistry |
BMB 401 |
|
Chemistry |
CEM 141 & 161 (LB 171/171L) CEM 142 & 162 (LB 172/172L |
|
English Composition |
WRA & Tier II writing course (LB 133 & LB 492) |
|
General Biology |
BS 161 & 171 (LB 144) BS 162 & 172 (LB 145) |
|
Math/Statistics |
Math and statistics are not requirements for many dental schools. However, students are encouraged to complete MTH 114 (Trigonometry) or higher and a statistics course for the DAT. See your major advisor regarding departmental requirements. |
|
Microbiology |
MMG 301 |
|
Organic Chemistry |
CEM 251 & 252 & 255 |
|
Physics |
PHY 231 & 251 (LB 273) PHY 232 & 252 (LB 274) OR PHY 241 & 251 PHY 242 & 252 |
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Psychology |
PSY XXX |
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Sociology |
SOC XXX or ISS 210 or ISS 215 |
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Recommended Courses |
Upper level biological sciences, behavioral sciences, communications, business, art and philosophy courses |
Minimum Shadowing Hours: 100 hours of dental shadowing and/or volunteering
Competitive GPA: 3.46 Science, 3.69 Cumulative
Competitive DAT: 21 Academic Average, 21 Perceptual Ability, 20 Total Science
Website: UM School of Dentistry Admissions