Degree Planning
Reminder: This page is here as a reference with examples of what others have done, but there’s no “right” way to plan your path. Everyone’s journey looks different—use these as suggestions and go with what works best for you!
This page is here to help you plan your courses and complete all the prerequisite requirements, along with some popular pre-dental majors (like Biology, Healthcare Studies, and Neuroscience) at the University of Texas at Dallas. Be sure to review all the information and not just one resource to get the most complete picture of what’s required. If you're a UTD student and have any questions, we recommend speaking with an HPAC advisor. You can find their website here.
Click here to access the Complete Guide to Prerequisite Courses!
UTD PDA's Complete Guide to Prerequisite Courses
To the left is a list of all the prerequisite courses you need to safely apply to all of the dental schools in Texas. Keep in mind that each school has its own unique requirements, but this list includes everything you’ll need to take to be eligible for admission to all of them. If you take all the courses listed, you’ll be good to go for any Texas dental school. For specific details on what each school requires, make sure to check out their websites below:
Example Degree Plans
Below are some popular majors that many pre-dental students at UTD choose: Biology, Healthcare Studies, and Neuroscience. Keep in mind, these are just suggestions for course planning, NOT strict requirements! Use this as a helpful tool to craft your own degree plan. If you have questions about staying on track, we recommend reaching out to your designated academic advisor or speaking with an HPAC advisor at UTD.
We recommend using these websites to help make a well-rounded decision:
1. UTD Trends
2. UTD Grades
UTD HPAC's Pre-Health Starter Kit
Take a look at this excellent resource from the Health Professions Advising Center, designed specifically for pre-dental students! It covers all the essentials you need to start your journey toward dental school, including guidance on course timelines, tips for adjusting to UTD, DAT preparation, and more. The *Pre-Dental Starter Kit* is your first step toward building a competitive dental school application. Inside, you’ll find required coursework, a sample four-year plan, DAT prep timelines, core Pre-Health Competencies, and an Admissions Rubric tailored for dental school applicants.
Click here to access the HPAC Pre-Health Starter Kit