Science courses required for admission into most dental schools are listed below. Careful scheduling will allow the student to complete these courses in three years. Two-year programs also are available at numerous community colleges. More specific descriptions of requirements should be obtained by writing to the schools in question since requirements vary from school to school. The premortuary science program requires two academic years.
Some schools have additional required or recommended courses.
Programs in pharmacy require two to four additional years of study after acceptance into the program. Clinical experience is required for some, especially doctoral programs.