Biology (BS) Pre-Dental
The Biology (BS) Pre-Professional specialization allows students the flexibility to apply to graduate programs in the professional field of their choice. The Pre-Dental program, a track within this specialization, specifically prepares students to apply to dental schools following graduation. The curriculum offers electives such as histology, embryology and parasitology; success in these topics will increase a student’s competitiveness during the application process.
Where are Our Pre-Dental Graduates? (Since 2008)
- Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)
- University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
- LECOM School of Dental Medicine
- School of Dentistry at University of California, San Francisco
Students in the Biology (BS) Pre-Dental program have the opportunity to continue learning outside of the classroom by joining Barry’s Pre-Dental Club, Tri-Beta Honor Society and many other biology-related student organizations.
For a full listing of biology-related student organizations at Barry, visit https://www.barry.edu/biology/about/student-organizations.html
Program Overview: Pre-Professional Specialization
This major requires a minimum of 40 credits including Biology 104, 112, 216, 341 and at least one course from each of the following core areas:
- Growth and Development (Human or Comparative Anatomy)
- Cellular and Molecular Biology (Cell Biology or Microbiology)
- Physiological and Biochemical Principles (Human or Comparative Physiology)
- Environmental Biology (Ecology or Marine Biology or Environmental Science)
- Biological Theory (Evolution or Seminar or Virology)
Students must also fulfill the following non-biological requirements:
- Chemistry (16 semester hours)
- Calculus (Note prerequisites)
- Physics (8 semester hours)
- Theology or Philosophy (Bioethics or Environmental Ethics)
Note: Students planning to teach at the secondary level should add Biology 476.
For a full listing of requirements, including course numbers, visit https://www.barry.edu/undergraduate-catalog/