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There seems to be some confusion regarding whether or not ds accept prerequisite courses taken at a CC. The information used was obtained from the 2008 ADEA Official Guide to Dental Schools. A few schools have special notes regarding AP courses.
The advisability of taking a prerequisite course at a CC is a function of course content, that is, whether or not the course will meet the pre dent needs. In general, science courses (general chemistry, physics and to a lesser extent bio, organic, and biochemistry) will be offered to at least 3 distinct groups:
1. science (chemistry) courses designed for chemistry/science/engineering majors
2. science (chemistry) courses designed for predent, premed, and pre-pharmacy majors
3. science (chemistry) courses designed for non science majors (nursing, education, etc.)
For pre dent requirements it is wise to take a course that is at least designed for the pre allied health (excluding nursing), otherwise, a student might find himself/herself inadequately prepared when it comes to DAT. One would be wise to ascertain that a CC course is transferable to a university at least in the subgroup mentioned above. For those intending to follow into a science field, it is best to take courses in a major at the university one will ultimately be attending.
File updated 11-4-9
The advisability of taking a prerequisite course at a CC is a function of course content, that is, whether or not the course will meet the pre dent needs. In general, science courses (general chemistry, physics and to a lesser extent bio, organic, and biochemistry) will be offered to at least 3 distinct groups:
1. science (chemistry) courses designed for chemistry/science/engineering majors
2. science (chemistry) courses designed for predent, premed, and pre-pharmacy majors
3. science (chemistry) courses designed for non science majors (nursing, education, etc.)
For pre dent requirements it is wise to take a course that is at least designed for the pre allied health (excluding nursing), otherwise, a student might find himself/herself inadequately prepared when it comes to DAT. One would be wise to ascertain that a CC course is transferable to a university at least in the subgroup mentioned above. For those intending to follow into a science field, it is best to take courses in a major at the university one will ultimately be attending.
File updated 11-4-9
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