Pre-Professional Programs: Pre-Dental

The USC Upstate Pre-Dental program is an advisement track within the biology degree program. Although many dental schools do not require a bachelor’s degree, few students enter dental school without completing one. Students already having a degree and aiming for dental school should concentrate on taking the courses that will best prepare them for taking the Dental Admission Test (DAT).

Dentist Occupational Outlook - Bureau of Labor Statistics

Helpful Links:

American Dental Association - Careers

Commission on Dental Accreditation - Dental Schools

Learn About Dental Career Options

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research - Careers and Training

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