admition to dental school bu takeing only the prerequisites

[sara19]

Hello to all the dental students,

I really need your help!I passed 130 units in engineering in another country and I am trying to use them as a transfer to get a B.A degree. it takes 2 years at least because the max unit i can transfer is 60!

I am currently taking anatomy1 and 2 in ISP program at SCUHS. I can take all the prerequisites for the dental done in less than a one year but i am not getting a degree.
I am trying to save time cause I'm 28 already
can any one help me what's the best choice for me now? should I take those courses and apply for dental? do I have chance for acceptance? or i have to get my bachelors anyway?!
please help me..

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[Pro-Dentite19]

You should call the Dental schools you are interested in and explain your situation. I think most schools require a Bachelor's degree but at the end of the day, they can decide to set the rules aside for exceptional candidates.

 

[swindoll]

Are you an international student?

 

[Incis0r]

This was not your question, but something to keep in mind is that most scholarships and loans are open only to US Citizens or Permanent Residents: HPSP, NHSC, Federal loans, etc.

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/eligibility/non-us-citizens#can-i-get-aid Has the full criteria.

So you MAY need to come up with all the money upfront or find a cosigner for a private loan.

 

[doc toothache]

Squeezing in one year of gc and one year of oc is a challenge. What's the rush? Are some ds slated for the chopping block?
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/2015-prerequisites.1138351/
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/thr...age-predental-education-of-enrollees.1070379/

 

[meeshii00]

Most dental schools will only consider applicants who get their bachelor's degree but there are some schools, like Maryland, who accept applicants who finish 3 years of undergrad (90 credits). You should do some research on the schools you're interested in and read about their requirements because every school is different. Also note that The prerequisites will also vary. For example, some schools require a semester of biochemistry and others don't.

 

[sara19]

Are you an international student?

I am a US citizen but my bachelors degree is not from US.

 

[sara19]

Squeezing in one year of gc and one year of oc is a challenge. What's the rush? Are some ds slated for the chopping block?
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/2015-prerequisites.1138351/
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/thr...age-predental-education-of-enrollees.1070379/

Thank you so much. Those doc were perfect. no question left.