Pre-Dental (Professional Pre-Diploma)

Undergraduate Diploma 1 years On-Campus United States
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About This Programme

Pre-dentistry is not a major at Southeast Missouri State University. It is possible to gain preparation for dental school while pursuing any academic major in the University. Most students find that biology coursework required by dental schools, and for preparation for the DAT, makes the biomedical sciences option in biology an attractive major. The Biology: Biomedical Sciences option is designed especially for students in the pre-health professions. Students will work with the pre-dental advisor during their first semester at Southeast. What You'll Do Most dental schools have similar pre-professional course requirements. It is recommended, however, that you check out the specific requirements for the schools you are interested in and include these in your planning. For example, three schools require calculus. Make your “pool” of potential schools as big as possible. There are 54 accredited dental schools in the United States. This information can be shared by the pre-dental advisor in the Department of Biology.

Eligibility Requirements
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Admission Requirements
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Southeast Missouri University below

1. WASSCE/A level Certificate

2. School Transcript

3. Passport

4. Recommendation Letter

English Language Requirement
Southeast Missouri State University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12 year education or English is designated as the primary and official language, and the principle language of instruction.

If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit  

1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Programme Details
Undergraduate Diploma Level
1 years Duration
On-Campus Mode
United States Country
Intakes
January, 2026
May, 2025 → November, 2025
Closed
September, 2026
May, 2025 → July, 2026
Open
January, 2027
May, 2026 → November, 2026
Likely Open
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