Pre-Dental Program

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Pre-Professional On-Campus Main Campus

DEGREE TYPE

Bachelor's Degree

PROGRAM TYPE

Undergraduate

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Craft smiles, change lives. Find your fearless in a career built on precision, compassion, and care.

Pre-dentistry is not a major at Southeast Missouri State University. It is possible to gain preparation for Missouri dental schools while pursuing any academic major in the University.

Most students find that biology coursework required by dental schools, and for preparation for the DAT, makes the biomedical sciences option in biology an attractive major. The Biology: Biomedical Sciences option is designed especially for students in the pre-health professions. Students will work with the pre-dental advisor during their first semester at Southeast.

Where Bold Ideas Take Shape in Dental Programs

What a Pre-Dental degree at SEMO? Most dental schools have similar pre-professional course requirements. It is recommended, however, that you check out the specific requirements for the schools you are interested in and include these in your planning. For example, three schools require calculus. Make your “pool” of potential schools as big as possible. There are 54 accredited dental schools in the United States. This information can be shared by the pre-dental advisor in the Department of Biology.

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Pre-Dental Bachelor's Degree Salaries & Outcomes

  • $196k

    Dentist

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a dentist is $196,100.

  • $246k

    Dentist Specialist

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a dentist specialist is $246,530.

  • $360k

    Oral Surgeon

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an oral and maxillofacial surgeon is $360,240.

Your Path. Your Impact.

Because there is no pre-dental degree, you’ll select another area to complete your undergraduate degree. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.

 

Start a Seamless Pathway to Medical School

Southeast Missouri State University and the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine have partnered to provide SEMO students with a seamless transition to medical school. Are you exploring osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, dental medicine, or podiatric medicine? This pathway gets you on track for success.
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Dr. Danielle Riordan

Alumna

Being able to see someone smile after years of hiding behind their hands is by far the most motivating and exciting thing about working in the dental field. I am able to change someone’s life simply by using my skills, and that is an unbelievably rewarding feeling.

Hands-on Learning

You’ll gain hands-on real-world experience through research opportunities and internships.
Experiential Learning
A pre-dental student observes her professor perform a procedure on a clinic patient.

Getting the Job

Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, and sell your knowledge and experience—if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. Our boldly supportive faculty will provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time.
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Dr. Janet Ruopp

Alumna

I was the chair of the Missouri Mission of Mercy, which provided free dental care to those in need in our community as well as participate in eight dental missions in Haiti. I am grateful I’m in a profession that can help others.

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