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Pre-Dentistry

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If you want the best possible preparation for getting into dental school — and becoming a world-class dentist — our Pre-Dentistry program is a perfect place to start. Because we have our own dental school, we know exactly what it takes to get admitted. You'll even have an opportunity to complete your bachelor's and dental degrees in seven years rather than eight when you're accepted into our Pre-Dental Scholars program, which offers conditional acceptance to ²Ñ²¹°ù±ç³Ü±ð³Ù³Ù±ð’s School of Dentistry while ²â´Ç³Ü’r±ð still an undergraduate. 
 
At Marquette, pre-dentistry isn't technically a major. Rather, it's an intention that you plan to attend a dental school. That means you'll choose a related major — such as biomedical sciences, chemistry, biological sciences or physiological sciences — and we'll guide you along the way, making sure you're building a strong foundation for acceptance to any dental school.  
 
And ²Ñ²¹°ù±ç³Ü±ð³Ù³Ù±ð’s values-based curriculum means ²â´Ç³Ü’l±ô cultivate the tools you need to not only improve patients' oral health, but also make their lives better.  

School of Dentistry

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Where will you go next after the Pre-Dentistry program at Marquette?

Our graduates go on to a wide variety of prestigious dental schools. ±á±ð°ù±ð’s where some of our recent graduates landed.

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  • Case Western Reserve University
  • Creighton University
  • University of Florida
  • Indiana University
  • University of Illinois at Chicago
  • University of Iowa
  • University of Michigan
  • University of Minnesota
  • University of the Pacific

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Hands-on learning for career success

While ²â´Ç³Ü’r±ð here at Marquette, preparing you for ·É³ó²¹³Ù’s next will be one of our top priorities. So, expect lots of learning by doing, connecting with others who share your passions, and reflecting on how you can Be The Difference.   

 

Spaces to learn

²Ñ²¹°ù±ç³Ü±ð³Ù³Ù±ð’s School of Dentistry is the only one in Wisconsin. And that means when you graduate from our school, you are ready to practice dentistry in Wisconsin with no need to pass a credentialing exam.

We not only prepare world-class dentists but serve the underserved through our state-of-the-art facilities and clinical volunteer work throughout the state.
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Experience and volunteering

With support from our Center for Pre-health Advising, ²â´Ç³Ü’l±ô be able to actively explore dentistry by volunteering at clinics, hospitals, dental offices and more. 

Our students recently gained experience at: 

  • Children’s Wisconsin 
  • Milwaukee Health Services 
  • South Side Guadalupe Dental Clinic   
  • Healthcare for the Homeless 

Explore more on our Pre-Dental Advising page.

Undergraduate research

You’ll get a chance to work with internationally respected researchers and their teams who are tackling some of society's most pressing medical problems.  

Here are some of the things ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵfaculty and students are solving right now: 

  • Neurological basis of opioid addiction 
  • Neurobiology of stress 
  • Spinal cord injury  
  • How circadian rhythms disruptions affect behavior 
  • How aging affects the muscular and skeletal systems 

Explore undergraduate research.

Leadership learning

Become a people-centered leader guided by our Jesuit tradition. Join our E-Lead program sophomore year and ²â´Ç³Ü’l±ô complete a combination of leadership courses and experiences that prepare you to be the driver of innovation for the common good. You’ll develop the skill set to generate innovative solutions and the mindset to reflect on the impact your work has on the world. Bonus: You’ll graduate with a concentration in leadership, too.  

Explore our E-Lead program.

Study abroad

Expand your education with a semester abroad. Study program course work at prestigious universities around the world or volunteer in health care settings serving communities in need. Other international opportunities are available for pre-dentistry students through core courses, summer study, Global Brigades, language study, faculty-led programs or research. 

Check out our study abroad programs.

 

What to expect from a ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵdegree

A ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵeducation equips students to thrive professionally and personally through overall student support, career preparation and an extended family that can't wait to meet you. But don't just take our word for it. 

#6

#6 Best College in Job Placement /#1 in Wisconsin

Zippia.com

#55

#55 in Student Outcomes

Wall Street Journal

#12

#12 Best Colleges for Internships

The Princeton Review (private universities)

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