The student with a degree and a satisfactory record is given preference. Although similar, the specific course requirements for admission to individual schools vary somewhat. Early in their college career, students interested in dentistry should determine the specific admission requirements for the dental schools to which they wish to apply to aid in planning their program at Augustana. In addition they must make the additional judgment concerning whether they intend to apply for admission to dental school before or after they have received their college degree. Current copies of this publication are located in the Health Sciences Information Center located in Gilbert Science Center as well as in the Biology and Chemistry Departments.
Additional courses are often specified, the details of which vary from one dental school to another.
At any rate, more than the minimum number of required laboratory science courses should be taken to provide a strong preparation background for dentistry. Medical Technology M. Hanson, Coordinator Plan I To earn an Augustana degree with a major in medical technology, a student must complete three years of work at the college followed by a year of work in an approved school of medical technology. A number of students interested in medical technology elect a program leading to a B.A. degree with a major in either biology or chemistry. The advantages of this plan are that the student receives a bachelor s degree in an academic discipline plus certification as a technologist, and it allows many more options for a choice of professional career. The particular course sequence would depend on the major choice.