Is physiology a requirement class

[predentalstudent9]

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Hi,

Is General Physiology necessary to take for dental schools or do most schools view it as "recommended course"? Has anyone gotten accepted into a dental school without taking physio?

Thanks!

 

[DentistJoon]

Its a recommended course for most schools. However, some schools require the class. I know that its required for UNLV and ASDOH...

It is 100% possible to get accepted without it! You can also get into schools that require it without taking it and just by putting it in your PLANNED courses on AADSAS.

 

[super frank]

What @DentistJoon said. To build upon that... Physio is also a good class to take to prepare for the DAT as it is an all-encompassing subject and teaching yourself all the concepts may be challenging. It'll also only help you acclimate to the learning curve you'll experience in dental school. If a d-school looks at your transcript and sees you ace an anatomy course as well as a physiology course then that's encouraging to them (since you'll be taking an anatomy/physio course with them).

 

[Symphonies]

Its a recommended course for most schools. However, some schools require the class. I know that its required for UNLV and ASDOH...

It is 100% possible to get accepted without it! You can also get into schools that require it without taking it and just by putting it in your PLANNED courses on AADSAS.

Will you get your admission rescinded if you end up not taking it? On a side note, do you know if the schools that require it want General Anatomy/Physiology or will a physiology elective suffice?

 

[DentistJoon]

Will you get your admission rescinded if you end up not taking it? On a side note, do you know if the schools that require it want General Anatomy/Physiology or will a physiology elective suffice?

If the school requires it and you don't take it then yes.... but if they do not require it and you do not take it it's fine.

 

[doc toothache]

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