Neuroscience is an excellent major for pre-dentistry students. Below is an example of a 4-year plan for a pre-dentistry neuroscience major based on requirements for admission to the OSU College of Dentistry. It is in your best interest to research the requirements at several schools to which you are considering applying to ensure that you complete all of the necessary pre-requisite coursework. Note that the plan is for students who hope to enroll in dental school immediately after graduating from OSU and, therefore, must take the DAT by the end of their junior year. Students who intend to take a gap year can spread out their pre-dentistry courses.
Please speak with an advisor to ensure that all of your general education (GE) requirements are met and that any AP or transfer credits apply. Details on the Bachelor of Science GE requirements can be found here: bs_ge_au15_v3.pdf. Math through the first semester of calculus (Math 1151) is required for a B.S. in neuroscience.
Download a major planning sheet here.
Pre-Dentistry
* Denotes pre-dentistry courses
Freshman Year
Pre-Dentistry Milestones
- Volunteering: Talk With Your Neuroscience Advisor
- Shadowing: Talk With Your Neuroscience Advisor
- Leadership: Talk With Your Neuroscience Advisor
Fall (17 credits)
- Bio 1113*
- Chem 1210* (Covers Natural Sciences GE)
- Psych 3313
- Psych 1100
- Neuro 1100H
- College Survey 1100.01
Spring (18 credits)
- Bio 1114*
- Chem 1220*
- Neuro 3000
- Math 1150 (Covers Math GE)
- GE Launch
Summer
- Complete Pre-Dental Milestones
- Ancillary Coursework
Sophomore Year
Pre-Dental Milestones
- Volunteering: Talk With Your Neuroscience Advisor
- Shadowing: Talk With Your Neuroscience Advisor
- Leadership: Talk With Your Neuroscience Advisor
Fall (16 credits)
- Chem 2510*
- Microbiology 4000*
- Math 1151
- Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts GE
Spring (18 credits)
- Chem 2520*
- Psych 3513
- Math 1152**
- Neuro Data Analysis
- Writing and Information Literacy GE
Summer
- Complete Pre-dental Milestones
- STUDY FOR DAT
- Ancillary Coursework
Junior Year
Pre-Dental Milestones
Complete before applying to Dental School
- Shadowing Total: Talk With Your Neuroscience Advisor
- Volunteering Total: Talk With Your Neuroscience Advisor
- Leadership Total: Talk With Your Neuroscience Advisor
Fall (18 credits)
- Biochem 4511*
- Physics 1200*
- Physiology 3200 (Many schools require lab component-may need to take this at a different institution)
- ENGR 1180***
- Historical and Cultural Studies GE
- STUDY FOR DAT
Spring (17 credits)
- Neuro 3050
- Foreign Lang 1101
- Second Theme GE (One 4 Credit Hour Course)
- Citizenship for a Diverse and Just World GE (One 4 Credit Hour Course)
- Neuro Spec
- STUDY FOR AND TAKE DAT
Summer
- Have completed Pre-Dental Milestones before applying to Dental School
- Apply for Dental School!
- Ancillary Coursework
Senior Year
Pre-Dental Milestones
- Prepare for Medical School Interviews
Fall (17 credits)
- Foreign Lang 1102
- Neuro Spec
- Neuro Spec
- Social and Behavioral Sciences GE
- Race, Ethnicity, and Gender Diversity GE
- GE Reflection
Spring (18 credits)
- Neuro Spec
- Neuro Breadth
- Anatomy 2300 or 3300*
- Foreign Lang 1103
- Neuro Writing
* Denotes pre-dentistry courses
** Many schools do not require a full year of calculus- discuss with your pre-dentistry advisor.
*** ENGR 1180: Spatial Visualization Practice & Development-- 1 credit; highly recommended to prepare for DAT