If you want the best possible preparation for getting into dental school — and becoming a world-class dentist — our Pre-Dentistry program is a perfect place to start. Because we have our own dental school, we know exactly what it takes to get admitted. You'll even have an opportunity to complete your bachelor's and dental degrees in seven years rather than eight when you're accepted into our Pre-dental Scholars program, which offers conditional acceptance to Marquette’s School of Dentistry while you’re still an undergraduate.
At Marquette, pre-dentistry isn't technically a major. Rather, it's an intention that you plan to attend a dental school. That means you'll choose a related major — such as chemistry, biological sciences or physiological sciences — and we'll guide you along the way, making sure you're building a strong foundation for acceptance to any dental school.
And Marquette’s values-based curriculum means you’ll cultivate the tools you need to not only improve patients' oral health, but also make their lives better.
Marquette University School of Dentistry
Our graduates go on to a wide variety of prestigious dental schools. Here’s where some of our recent graduates landed.
While you’re here at Marquette, preparing you for what’s next will be one of our top priorities. So, expect lots of learning by doing, connecting with others who share your passions, and reflecting on how you can Be The Difference.
Marquette’s School of Dentistry is the only one in Wisconsin. And that means when you graduate from our school, you are ready to practice dentistry in Wisconsin with no need to pass a credentialing exam.
We not only prepare world-class dentists but serve the underserved through our state-of-the-art facilities and clinical volunteer work throughout the state.
With support from our Center for Pre-health Advising, you’ll be able to actively explore dentistry by volunteering at clinics, hospitals, dental offices and more.
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You’ll get a chance to work with internationally respected researchers and their teams who are tackling some of society's most pressing medical problems.
Here are some of the things Marquette faculty and students are solving right now:
Become a people-centered leader guided by our Jesuit tradition. Join our E-Lead program sophomore year and you’ll complete a combination of leadership courses and experiences that prepare you to be the driver of innovation for the common good. You’ll develop the skill set to generate innovative solutions and the mindset to reflect on the impact your work has on the world. Bonus: You’ll graduate with a concentration in leadership, too.
Expand your education with a semester abroad. Study program course work at prestigious universities around the world or volunteer in health care settings serving communities in need. Other international opportunities are available for pre-dentistry students through core courses, summer study, Global Brigades, language study, faculty-led programs or research.
A Marquette education equips students to thrive professionally and personally through overall student support, career preparation and an extended family that can't wait to meet you. But don't just take our word for it.
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