{"id":343,"date":"2015-11-20T18:27:48","date_gmt":"2015-11-20T18:27:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/study\/?post_type=areas&p=343"},"modified":"2023-03-30T15:34:35","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T19:34:35","slug":"pre-dental","status":"publish","type":"areas","link":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/study\/areas\/pre-dental\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Dental"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Majors, Minors & Areas of Study<\/div>

Pre-Dental<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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Future dentist? Start here.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Paired with a biology \u2013 or any other \u2013 major, UMW\u2019s pre-dental program helps you break into a lauded and often lucrative field, whether you plan to work in private practice, research, or academics. The program combines a solid core of biological science with pertinent subjects like chemistry and physics. Our partner clinics and volunteer opportunities provide the hands-on experience dental schools look for. Expert professors guide you through the complex application process with interview practice, recommendations and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Areas of Study<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

UMW students on the pre-dental track must also choose a major \u2013 most often it\u2019s biomedical science or biochemistry, but students can target specific career goals with any of UMW\u2019s more than 40 majors. Pair courses in chemistry and physics with a core of biological sciences, including cellular, micro, and developmental biology, plus physiology, anatomy, histology, genetics, and immunology. With UMW\u2019s liberal arts and sciences curriculum you\u2019ll also strengthen your knowledge in English and math, and choose from a rich array of electives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Career Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

U.S. News & World Report<\/em> puts dentists at the top of its annual list of 100 Best Jobs. UMW\u2019s pre-dental track prepares you for a successful journey through dental school and puts you on the road toward a rewarding career in private practice or in a wide range of clinical, research, and academic professions. Prepare to become a dental assistant, hygienist, or lab technician, or join our alums who\u2019ve gone all the way, like Dr. Katherine Lambert ’18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Internships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At UMW, students in the pre-dental program must complete at least two, preferably three, semesters of clinical experience at a licensed dental practice. These are made possible through UMW\u2019s affiliations with Fredericksburg-area clinics. Additional summertime opportunities can be found through the College of Arts and Sciences<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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