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The areas of study available at Coe provide excellent preparation
for students seeking to enter a professional school or graduate
program. As early as possible in their undergraduate years, students
should coordinate a four-year academic program with the entrance
requirements of the graduate institutions in which they are interested.
The course of study for Coe Pre-Dentistry normally includes an
emphasis on biology and chemistry, with additional related study
possible in physics and mathematics. Coe's biology, chemistry
and pre-med clubs can help you meet and interact with students
who share your interests.
Because some students at Coe College are interested in careers
in Dentistry, special faculty advisors are available to confer
with those who want to fulfill the requirements for entrance into
postgraduate education for this area. Your Coe advisor can facilitate
interships and other practical experiences to help you learn more
about the professional specialities in which you are interested.
Program Outcomes:
Coe graduates have an excellent record of admission to leading
graduate and professional schools. In recent years Coe grads have
been accepted at medical schools such as Stanford University,
the University of Iowa, Baylor University, Duke University, the
University of Chicago and Northwestern University.
Preparing Yourself In College:
- Follow the pre-health course of study. This will include science
requirements - usually biology courses, chemistry and calculus.
- Contact the prehealth advisors (Dr. Dean or Dr. Tauer). They
will help you to plan out your schedule of classes. You will
also have the opportunity to set up an internship, prepare for
the DAT, and keep your application process on schedule.
- Check with the dental schools where you want to apply for
specific courses they will require for admission. You may need
to add some courses to meet a school's special requirements,
and these courses can be taken through general education requirements.
- Visit your own dentist and ask him or her questions about
a career in dentistry. Spend a day in his or her office and
see what private practice is all about.
- Check http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/careers/index.asp
for links to the American Dental Association, which provides
information on dental careers.
- Join the Premed Club, Biology, or Chemistry Clubs and enjoy
the company of students with similar interests.
Links of Interest:
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