Sample Dental School Pre-Requisite Sequence Plan - Timeline and Courses

Sep 17, 2026

Sample Dental School pre-requisite sequence plan outlines a term-by-term timeline from third year through graduate status, including fall, spring, and summer course selections with credit targets. It specifies prerequisite classes across math, chemistry, biology, writing, physics, and lab components, then adds DAT preparation steps and registration guidance. Additional guidance covers anatomy and physiology hours, readiness assessment for application submission, and recommended extra biology courses plus advising checkpoints.

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Remaining Degree Courses and Graduate

Sample Dental School Pre-Requisite Sequence PlanA Plan and courses may vary based on individual major requirements or credit earned through Advanced Placement or Dual Credit courses. Plan follows a timeline for application the summer between Third and Fourth year. B | Term: Fall 20xx | | | --- | --- | | Course | Credits | | MAT 1073 or higher | 3 | | CHE 1073 (basic chem pre-req) | 3 | | BIO 1203 + BIO 1201 | 4 | | WRC 1013 | 3 | | | | | | | | TOTAL | | | Term: Fall 20xx | | | Course | Credits | | BIO 2313 | 3 | | CHE 1113 | 3 | | CHE 1131 (lab) | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | TOTAL | | | Term: Fall 20xx | | | Course | Credits | | PHY 1603/1943 | 3 | | PHY 1611/1961 (lab) | 1 | | CHE 3643 | 3 | | | | | | | | | | | TOTAL | | | Term: Spring 20xx | | | --- | --- | | Course | Credits | | BIO 1223 + BIO 1221 | 4 | | CHE 1103 | 3 | | CHE 1121 (lab) | 1 | | WRC 1023 | 3 | | | | | | | | TOTAL | | | Term: Spring 20xx | | | Course | Credits | | MMI 3713 | 3 | | CHE 2603 | 3 | | CHE 2612 (lab) | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | TOTAL | | | Term: Spring 20xx | | | Course | Credits | | PHY 1623/1963 | 3 | | PHY 1631/1971 (lab) | 1 | | BCH 3303 or BCH 3313* | | | | | | Prepare and Register for DAT | | | | | | TOTAL | | | Term: Fall 20xx: Remaining degree courses | | | --- | --- | | | | | Term: Spring 20xx: Graduate! | | --- | | | | Term: Summer 20xx | | | --- | --- | | Course | Credits | | STA 1053 or relevant STA for major | 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | TOTAL | | | Term: Summer 20xx | | | Course | Credits | | 4 hours Anatomy (req’d by TAMU) | 4 | | 4 hours Physiology (req’d by TAMU) | 4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | TOTAL | | | Term: Summer 20xx | | | Assess if you are ready to submit Dental School Application. Do you have strong GPAs; DAT Score; Well-Developed Application Activities; Quality Supporting Materials (essay and LOR’s) | | | | | | Recommended Additional Biology: NDRB 3813; BIO 3413; NDRB 3913; BIO 3123; BIO 3643; NDRB 3433; MMI 4723; BIO 3642; BIO 3652; BIO 3653; BIO 3343; NDRB 3613 BIO 2053 and 2063 and Labs: BIO 2051, BIO 2061-(will meet TAMU requirements) | | A It is recommended to still meet regularly with your Health Professions Advisor prior to registrations to discuss your progress. B Students can adjust plan to accommodate applying in fourth-year, which allows more flexibility and additional semesters pre-requisites can be completed.. *Non-Science majors are encouraged to consider a Science Minor or take a couple of additional Advanced Science courses beyond the minimum prescribed pre-requisites to help prepare for DAT. Effective Fall 2024 BIO 3513 has a new course number for dental school pre-requisites. Non-Chemistry majors should take BCH 3303. Chemistry & Biochemistry majors, BCH 3313.

FAQs

How does the plan schedule dental school prerequisites across terms?

It provides separate fall, spring, and summer blocks with listed courses and credit counts, progressing from prerequisite foundations to DAT preparation and graduation.

What is included for DAT preparation in the plan?

The plan includes a preparation and registration step for DAT, placed during the spring sequence, alongside recommended additional biology coursework.

What guidance is given about advising and application readiness?

It recommends regular meetings with a Health Professions Advisor before registrations and includes an assessment step to check strong GPAs, DAT score, activities, and supporting materials before submitting the application.

Sep 17, 2026

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