Pre-Dentistry Career Track Pre-Requisite Coursework
While pursuing a bachelor's degree at Tennessee Tech, students can follow the suggested career track coursework and engage in related co-curricular activities to prepare for the graduate professional school of their choice.
Freshman Year
First Semester
- BIOL 1113 - General Biology I Cr: 4
- CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I Cr: 4
- ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Cr: 3
- MATH Cr: 31
- UNPP 1020 - University Pre-Professional, First Year Interactions and Advisement Cr: 1
- Total: 15
Second Semester
- BIOL 1123 - General Biology II Cr: 4
- CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry II Cr: 4
- ENGL 1020 - English Composition II Cr: 3
- MATH Cr: 31
- Gen. Ed., Major or Elective Courses Cr: 3
- Total: 17
Sophomore Year
First Semester
- CHEM 3010 - Organic Chemistry I Cr: 4
- ENGL 2130 - Topics in American Lit Cr: 3 or
- ENGL 2235 - Topics in British Lit Cr: 3 or
- ENGL 2330 - Topics in World Lit Cr: 3
- PHYS 2010 - Algebra-Based Physics I Cr: 4
- Electives (Humanities - 3 hrs) Cr: 3
- Total: 14
Second Semester
- CHEM 3020 - Organic Chemistry II Cr: 4
- PHYS 2020 - Algebra-Based Physics II Cr: 4
- Gen. Ed., Major or Elective Courses Cr: 9
- Total: 17
Junior Year
First Semester
- BIOL Elective Cr: 4
- CHEM 4610 (5610) - General Biochemistry I Cr: 3
- Gen. Ed., Major or Elective Courses Cr: 8
- Total: 15
Second Semester
- BIOL 3230 - Health Science Microbiology Cr: 4
- CHEM 4620 (5620) - General Biochemistry II Cr: 3
- Gen. Ed., Major or Elective Courses Cr: 6
- Total: 13
Senior Year
- Complete Gen Ed Core Classes.
- Complete Bachelor's Degree Requirements for selected major program of study (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, etc.).
- A Minimum of 120 credits is required for Graduation.
- Note: 1A Course in calculus and a course in statistics are recommended.
