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Dentistry Requirements

University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC)

  • The University of Tennessee College of Dentistry admits one class per year beginning in August. The program is four years in length and leads to the Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree.

  • There is no particular major required for admission to dental school although a strong background in science is highly recommended.

  • All prerequisites listed below for the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry must be taken in a traditional classroom setting. Online coursework will not be accepted.

  • Completion of a baccalaureate degree and the DAT (Dental Admissions Test) is required for admission

Additional Resources

Courses  UofM Course # of hours required by UTHSC
General Biology BIOL 1110/1111
BIOL 1120/1121
8
General Chemistry CHEM 1110/1111
CHEM 1120/1121
8
Organic Chemistry CHEM 3311/3301
CHEM 3312/3302
8
Biochemistry CHEM 4511 3
General Physics PHYS 2010/2011
PHYS 2020/2021
8
Select one:
Microbiology
Comparative Anatomy
Histology
BIOL 3500/3505
BIOL 3620
BIOL 4380
4
English Composition ENGL 1010
ENGL 1020
6
Upper Division Biology See Advisor for Options Recommended