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Is anyone in foods and nutritional sciences that is planning to apply to dental school? Is the course in general easier than general sciences or harder? Thanks
Foods and nutritional science vs general science
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I really enjoy being a Nutritional Science major. The courses are not by any means "easier". But nutrition is super interesting because it's relevant so to me it is easier. You also are required to take a lot of upper level science courses that go to dental pre-reqs too. (Calc, Biochem, microbio, anatomy/ physio, etc)
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Is it easier to get into than general sciences?
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Hello! The program was great. Nutritional sciences gives you a very great background for professional school. The upper level courses are difficult but they provide a solid foundation especially in biochem and physiology. Is it easier than general sciences? Easier than physics, chemistry, biochem IMO. About the same as a BS Bio. At my state school it is the only degree which can be combined to a BS/DMD or a BS/Pharm D program. We got to learn A LOT of pathophys and disease states, on top of nutrition/medical recommendations EG Diabetes, GERD, and such. Coursework includes immunology, micro, anatomy, precalc, calculus, physiology, stats, all the upper division nutrition coursework and of course we cover all of the dental pre reqs (bio, chem, orgo, biochem, physics, english). Lastly, you get the "professional etiquette" like public speaking, tech writing and professional communications which were very useful courses. Hope that helps!
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