Undergrad Major

[Dr.K]

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Please post your undergrad major. I am debating on taking a non-science major. Will I be at a disadvantage when the admissions committe looks at my transcript?

 

[dexadental]

Hey, not unless you suck at your major. Do something you like, I wouldn't have chosen a science major if I could do it all over again (which I can but I'm graduating next year and applying this year, so that isn't the smartest move). I would have probably picked a language, but my major is biochemistry, still kinda interesting.

 

[Moni]

Please post your undergrad major. I am debating on taking a non-science major. Will I be at a disadvantage when the admissions committe looks at my transcript?

Definitely not a disadvantage. I actually think that it helped me a little bit b/c i had a hard major and good grades. You should study what you like for the next four years. There are probably not that may classes that you will have to extra. I went back to school only for a semester and a summer to get the pre-reqs for dental school.

 

[Dr.BadVibes]

my undergrad major was political science and other than the fact that perhaps some of my classmates with strong biology backgrounds might understand the material much faster, I dont think its much of a disadvantage....at least I spent the 4 years of undergrad doing courses that I enjoyed and not struggling in something that I wouldnt like.

Go for whatever major you feel you wanna do....dont think u have to do science

 

[onetoothleft]

my undergrad major was political science and other than the fact that perhaps some of my classmates with strong biology backgrounds might understand the material much faster, I dont think its much of a disadvantage....at least I spent the 4 years of undergrad doing courses that I enjoyed and not struggling in something that I wouldnt like.

Go for whatever major you feel you wanna do....dont think u have to do science

I was Microbiology . . . I liked it, but I wish I had done something more fun

 

[ISU_Steve]

Life Sciences (Biology) with minors in German and Chemistry. If I don't get accepted to dental school the first time around I will probably wind up with two degrees, with the second degree being in German.

30 countries eh, BadVibes? You've got me beat....I've only been in 9 (US, Germany, Canada, Mexico, Ireland, England, France, Austria, Cuba (Gitmo))

 

[bosox_9]

Obviously, I'd say choose something you are interested in - and it definitely doesn't have to be a science. My major is bioengineering, and if I had to do it all over again, I probably choose something easier. Many majors allow you the freedom to include all the dental prereqs even if the major is completely unrelated. On the one hand, I think I'm better prepared for the stresses/academic load of dental school because I chose a challenging major, but that's not to say I'd necessarily do it again. If you're a really motivated type-A personality, then you could probably choose any major you want. Having said that, I don't think adcoms look down upon an applicant because of their major - if the student majored in leisure studies, for example. I think more difficult majors may help an students application, but an "easier" major won't necessarily hurt it.

 

[Sprgrover]

Art history here - and it didn't hinder me from getting into several dental schools. Best of luck!

 

[dexadental]

I was a graphic design major but left it to do biochemistry, alot more suitable for dentistry, but its still good I have that art background...pick whatever you want...they really don't give a !@#$....but do well.

 

[dental pilot]

...pick whatever you want...they really don't give a !@#$....but do well.

I agree. I majored in saxophone performance, didn't matter. But I would still recommend taking extra science classes, and, of course, doing especially well in those.

 

[Dentalist]

If you did well in pre-req courses (such as chem, bio and physics), majorining in non-science would not be a problem. However, if you did mediocre or poorly in these science courses, then I would highly encourage you to major in science and do well in upper division science courses. Most importantly, pick a major that not only interests you but also in which you can do very well. Good luck.

Dentalist

Please post your undergrad major. I am debating on taking a non-science major. Will I be at a disadvantage when the admissions committe looks at my transcript?

 

[mvs04]

i was an econ major. didn't hinder me one bit. I took the minimal science classes 3rd year. make sure you squeeze those pre reqs in somewhere

 

[mikejhp]

My major is electrical engineering. It's a very tough major, but also very interesting area to study. You should major in something you will enjoy. Although your goal is being a dentist someday, you don't wanna study something you don't like for four years in college. Good luck 🙂