Importance of Anatomy

[predent87SF]

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I know some dental schools like UOP strongly recommend taking a course in anatomy, but just how important is taking this course when considering your application for admission. Any of you get in to UOP without taking anatomy? I am asking because there is an anatomy course being offered at UC Berkeley's extension program, but it's kind of expensive($800) so I am trying to see if taking the course is worth it.

 

[BiomajorPreDent]

From what I hear, U of P is one of the more selective schools. That being said, getting into any other school is no picnic either.

With all of the applicants loaded up on science courses, I would not skip out on Anatomy. Especially since it is a very important science course. I learned alot in my anatomy course.

Think of the $800 as an investment.

ps: ♦ Students are advised to complete one course in anatomy as part of the four required semesters of biological sciences.
http://dental.pacific.edu/Academic_...ntal_Surgery/DDS_Admissions_Requirements.html

haha, IMO thats their way of saying take the class!

 

[peerless218]

It doesn't matter if you go to UOP, UCSF, UCLA, Midwestern or ANYHWERE else you get into. Anatomy is something I think everyone SHOULD take. There's not a single dental student I talked who DON'T rec taking anatomy. It's just a good and HARD prep course for D-schools and the schools would probably love to see you take it and do well in it.

 

[Futuredds2010]

I enrolled in Anatomy this semester at the last minute because I knew that it would be beneficial. Although my school doesn't offer human anatomy, is comparative ok?

 

[BiomajorPreDent]

I don't think its a big deal if its comparative. I would think comparative might even be more difficult.

 

[Slimfast]

I'd say it's not worth it. I'm sure it would help because you would be more familiar with the material but I don't think it's worth $800. Just focus on anatomy once you're in dental school. Buy a good atlas and there are plenty of online resources that will help you (University of Michigan tables).

I didn't take anatomy and I was fine, as were lots of my classmates that never saw it before.

 

[Futuredds2010]

I don't think its a big deal if its comparative. I would think comparative might even be more difficult.

Yes, comparative is very difficult. 😡