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Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology - Pre-Dental

Prepare for a Future in Dentistry

If you love promoting healthy smiles and oral health, consider dental school as your next step. At UT Permian Basin, students interested in dentistry can pursue a Bachelor of Science in Biology while following a tailored pre-dental course plan. UTPB doesn’t have a formal “pre-dental” major. But we offer the key courses and support you need to meet dental school admission requirements.

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Most dental schools have essentially the same minimum undergraduate prerequisites. The following are UT Permian Basin courses you should consider working into your degree plan with one of our academic advisors. Those courses include:

EnglishENGL 1301 Composition I
ENGL 1302 Composition II

ChemistryCHEM 1311/1111 General Chemistry I/General Chemistry Lab I
CHEM 1312/1112 General Chemistry I/General Chemistry Lab I
CHEM 3411/3113 Organic Chemistry I/Experimental Organic Lab I
CHEM 3412/3114 Organic Chemistry II/Experimental Organic Lab II

PhysicsPHYS 1301/1101 University Physics I/ University Physics I Laboratory
PHYS 1302/1102 University Physics II/ University Physics II Laboratory

BiologyBIOL 1306/1106 General Biology I/General Biology I Lab
BIOL 1307/1107 General Biology II/ General Biology II Lab
BIOL 4320 Cell Biochemistry
and at least two upper level Biology courses.

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Womens Studies

Minor

Explore gender dynamics and social change with a Minor in Women's Studies. Build critical thinking skills for careers in advocacy, media, & leadership.
Career Paths: Social Worker, Journalist, HR Manager, PR Specialist, Teacher, Editor, Project Manager.

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Doug Spence
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Associate Professor Department of Biology, Health Professions Advisor, and JAMP Campus Director
College of Health Sciences

Email: spence_d@utpb.edu

Phone: (432) 552-2272

Location: ST 2262

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