Predental Program

The world needs competent and compassionate dental practitioners. Gain the academic and clinical experience you need to succeed in dental school and dental practice.

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Why Study Predental at Albion?

Through our predental program, you’ll complete the coursework, service, clinical experience and research you need to take your next steps in dentistry. Thanks to our rigorous academic and co-curricular programming, over the past 10 years, 100% of Albion students that have applied to dental school have been accepted.

You’ll learn from professors and advisors in the field and develop close relationships with your cohort that will prepare you to work well as part of a team. You’ll have all the benefits of a broad liberal arts education, developing cultural competence, communication, teamwork, and social skills as you learn through one-on-one mentorship with faculty, close relationships with your peers and plenty of opportunities for active learning.

What Will You Learn as a Predental Student?

While many predentistry students major in biology or biochemistry, our predental program caters to students from any major. You'll also take classes in English, math and social sciences that will contextualize your scientific study and ensure you meet the requirements for dental school.

You’ll develop a broad foundation in biology, chemistry and physics, taking classes in genetics, human anatomy, biochemistry and cell and molecular biology.

Through our broad liberal arts education, you’ll develop the creative, analytical, critical thinking and communication skills that will help you succeed in the Dental Admissions Test (DAT), professional school and your future career.

You'll learn by doing, gaining hands-on experience through clinical placements, internships, volunteering, community engagement and research.

Program Highlights

Wilson Medical Institute

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As part of your predental track, you’ll gain immersive clinical, research, and community engagement experience through the Wilson Medical Institute, which prepares students for graduate school and future healthcare careers in dentistry, medicine, veterinary medicine, physician assistant studies, nursing and allied health professions.

DAT Preparation Program

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Our Graduate Admission Preparation course includes free DAT preparation via a partnership with Kaplan, one of the premiere DAT preparation programs in the country. You’ll get the structure and guidance you need to pass the DAT with confidence through live courses, practice tests and tutoring from DAT experts.

Job Shadowing and Professional Experience

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As a member of the Wilson Medical Institute, you’ll obtain an abundance of observation and volunteering hours prior to applying for dental school. Our dedicated staff advisors will provide you with resources and placements to make this process go smoothly and to ensure you get the experience you need.

Careers & Outcomes

As a predental student, you’ll graduate ready to matriculate into a professional dental program and pursue a career in the field of dental medicine. Below are some examples of dental schools our alumni have attended and careers they have pursued.