Academic Programs / Science & Technology
3 + 4 Dental Program
Students must meet the admissions requirements for early admission to the Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry. If you are applying to other dental schools, please use the web to find admissions requirements.
Guidelines for Completion of the Bachelor of Arts Degree in the College of Science & Technology
- Bachelor of Arts candidates in the College of Science and Technology (CST) must complete all requirements for the major before entering the School of Dentistry with the exception of the following:
1. Biology majors may count up to three of the following first year School of Dentistry courses as Biology electives:
D277 (Physiology) so long as the student has not previously earned credit for Biology 3334; D100 (Dental Biochemistry and Nutrition) so long as the student has not previously earned credit for Biology 4375; D101 (General and Oral Histology) so long as the student has not previously earned credit for Biology 2235; D202 (Gross Anatomy) so long as the student has not previously earned credit for Biology 2233.
2. Chemistry majors may count the following first year School of Dentistry course as a Chemistry elective:
D100 (Dental Biochemistry and Nutrition) so long as the student has not previously earned credit for Biology 4375/Chemistry 4401.
- College of Science and Technology students may count up to 33 equivalent credit hours from the first year at the School of Dentistry as equivalents of upper-level credits in the College of Science and Technology or the College of Liberal Arts.
- College of Science and Technology students may count up to 33 equivalent credit hours from the first year at the School of Dentistry to fulfill their general credit hour requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in the College of Science and Technology.
- Appropriate course sequences for majors offered by the College of Science and Technology will be available in the Office of Student Services (1810 Liacouras Walk, Suite 203) or Pre-Professional Health Studies (1810 Liacouras Walk, Suite 100) and will be shared with prospective and current students.
Suggested Semester-by-Semester Sequence for CST + Dental School 3+4 Program
Below is a suggested sequence of courses. Individual sequences will vary based on previous course work, AP credits, performance on University placement tests, and specific undergraduate major. Students who qualify for the 3+4 program will develop an individual program of study with the Office of Pre-Professional Health Studies during their first semester at the University.
Freshman Year - Fall Semester |
Subject |
Course # |
Course Title |
Hours |
Attribute |
Math |
1041 |
Calculus I |
4 |
|
Chemistry |
1031 |
General Chemistry I |
3 |
|
Chemistry |
1033 |
General Chemistry I Laboratory |
1 |
|
English |
0802, 0812 or 0902 |
Analytical Reading & Writing |
4 |
GW |
GenEd |
08xx or 09xx |
Human Behavior |
3 |
GB |
Subtotal |
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15 |
|
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Freshman Year - Spring Semester |
Subject |
Course # |
Course Title |
Hours |
Attribute |
Math |
1042 |
Calculus II |
4 |
|
Biology |
1111 |
Introduction to Biology I |
4 |
|
Chemistry |
1032 |
General Chemistry II |
3 |
|
Chemistry |
1034 |
General Chemistry II Laboratory |
1 |
|
IH |
0851 or 0951 |
Mosaic: Humanities Seminar I |
3 |
GY |
Subtotal |
|
|
15 |
|
|
Sophomore Year - Fall Semester |
Subject |
Course # |
Course Title |
Hours |
Attribute |
Biology |
2112 |
Introduction to Biology II |
4 |
|
Chemistry |
2201 |
Organic Chemistry I |
3 |
|
Chemistry |
2203 |
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory |
1 |
|
IH |
0852 or 0952 |
Mosaic: Humanities Seminar II |
3 |
GZ |
GenEd |
08xx or 09xx |
U.S. Society |
3 |
GU |
Major Course or Elective |
|
|
3 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
17 |
|
|
Sophomore Year - Spring Semester |
Subject |
Course # |
Course Title |
Hours |
Attribute |
Major Course |
|
|
4 |
|
Chemistry |
2202 |
Organic Chemistry II |
3 |
|
Chemistry |
2204 |
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory |
1 |
|
GenEd |
08xx or 09xx |
Race & Diversity |
3 |
GD |
GenEd |
08xx or 09xx |
Global/World Society |
3 |
GG |
Major Course or Elective |
|
|
3 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
17 |
|
|
Junior Year - Fall Semester |
Subject |
Course # |
Course Title |
Hours |
Attribute |
Major Course |
|
|
4 |
|
Physics |
2021 |
General Physics I |
4 |
|
GenEd |
08xx or 09xx |
Arts |
3-4 |
GA |
Major Course or Elective |
|
|
3-4 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
15 |
|
|
Junior Year - Spring Semester |
Subject |
Course # |
Course Title |
Hours |
Attribute |
Major Course |
|
|
4 |
|
Physics |
2022 |
General Physics II |
4 |
|
Major Course or Elective |
|
|
4 |
|
Major Course or Elective |
|
|
3-4 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
15 |
|
|
First Year - Dental School |
Approximately 34 credits of course work completed during the first year of Dental School will be applied to the CST
major's
total number of earned hours needed for the completion of the degree requirements for graduation. For some
majors, course work will count as elective hours in the major; for all others, course work counts as elective hours
toward the completion of the minimum of 123 credits for the undergraduate degree. In planning an undergraduate
schedule it is essential to consult with an academic advisor |
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Minimum Total Hours for a Bachelor of Arts degree: |
123 |
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Notes:
1) Students in the Accelerated Program must have been pre-approved through the Office of Pre-Professional Health Studies (OPPHS) and have a signed "Intent to Pursue" form on file with this office.
2) Because students in an accelerated program must meet both the course requirements for entry to professional school and the course requirements for their major, it is necessary for these students to consult with an advisor in their major as well as the OPPHS as early in their academic career as possible. Failure to do so may make completing the required courses in the first 90 hours impossible.
3) The sequence presented here is a generic sequence; the actual sequence will depend on choice of major.
4) With some exceptions, CST students must complete the requirements for their major within their first 90 hours; course work in the first year of professional school counts as elective hours toward degree completion.
5) Biology Majors - Some of the course work during the first year of Dental School can be counted for Biology electives as well as general electives for degree completion. Certain electives are excluded. Be sure to consult with an academic advisor.
6) Computer Science Majors - In order to complete the required courses in 3 years, Computer Science majors must have AP credit for Calculus I & II, take an overload, or enroll in summer session classes.
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